• SHERIDAN HILL INITIATIVES:

    • Bully Prevention Program for students in grades 4-5, conducted by school psychologists. Lessons stresses detrimental effects of bullying on both the victim and the perpetrator.
    • Bully Prevention Program for students in grades K-3, conducted by school social worker and school psychologist in an age-appropriate manner.
    • Assembly programs with character education/anti-bullying themes, such as Glen Colton's Anti-Bullying program, the Show of Love presentation, Put Yourself in Their Shoes, which stresses the importance of compassion and empathy.
    • Sheridan Hill Character Club. Efforts to promote and tie in the Developmental Assets with school-wide after hours events designed for all ages.
    • Cyber-bullying information presented by the Library Media Specialist.
    • Opportunities for fifth graders to develop leadership skills through activities such as daily morning announcements and the Safety Patrol.
    • Building rules established and publicized in partnership with students, staff, and the principal.
    • Classroom rules align with building and District expectations and are continually reinforced.
    • Informal reinforcement of bully-free zone through Good Morning Sheridan Hill, classroom visits by the principal, and adequate adult supervision at arrival/dismissal, social events, hallways, and cafeteria.