Respect For All
About
Millennium Art Academy is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. Bullying or harassment of any kind is NEVER acceptable, and such actions are subject to the NYC Public Schools Discipline Code: schools.nyc.gov/DisciplineCode.
As we work together to prevent discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, it is important to understand what these actions might look like, so that you can recognize the signs of them. These behaviors can be done to humiliate a person based on their race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, citizenship/immigration status, weight, or disability, and they usually fall under at least one of four categories:
Physical: involves physical injury or threat of harm or injury such as violence and stalking
Verbal: using disrespectful and insulting language towards someone such as making mean-spirited jokes or name calling; intentionally using a wrong pronoun or pronunciation of a name
Social: peer rejection or exclusion to humiliate or isolate a person, including taunting; attempting to pressure or force a person to do something (hazing)
Written: demeaning text or imagery written or printed to ridicule a person; also includes electronic communications (cyberbullying) using technology such as cell phone messages, email, social media, blogs, chat rooms, and gaming systems
Bullying
Zero-Tolerance Policy for Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
I. Purpose
In alignment with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Chancellor's Regulations, Millennium Art Academy adopts a zero-tolerance stance on bullying. This policy aims to eliminate all forms of harassment, intimidation, and bullying from our educational environment, ensuring every student has the right to feel safe and respected within the school community.
II. Scope
This zero-tolerance policy applies to all individuals within the school premises including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and volunteers. It encompasses all forms of bullying behavior executed on school grounds, during school-sponsored events, while traveling on school buses, and through any electronic means connected to the school.
III. Definitions and Regulations
Bullying is defined as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) that involve an observed or perceived power imbalance and are repeated multiple times or are highly likely to be repeated. This includes, but is not limited to, threats, teasing, mockery, assault, cyberbullying, exclusion, and humiliation. We adhere strictly to the definitions and guidelines prescribed in the NYCDOE Chancellor's Regulations A-832 regarding student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying.
IV. Reporting and Consequences
Immediate Action: Any incident of bullying should be reported promptly to a school official. School personnel who witness or receive reports of bullying must take immediate steps to intervene safely and must also report the incident according to NYCDOE protocols.
Zero Tolerance: In cases where bullying is substantiated, the response will be swift and may include suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary measures in accordance with NYCDOE Chancellor’s Regulations and applicable laws.
Mandatory Reporting: School staff are obligated to report verified incidents of bullying to the administration and follow all prescribed legal and administrative procedures.
V. Protection and Prevention
The school assures protections from retaliation for individuals who report bullying, consistent with state laws and NYCDOE Chancellor's Regulations.
Comprehensive prevention strategies, including training and education on responding to bullying, will be provided for students, staff, and parents to foster a positive school environment.
VI. Support and Intervention
Students affected by bullying will receive necessary support services such as counseling and guidance to remediate the impact of such behaviors.
Offenders may also be offered intervention programs designed to prevent future occurrences and address underlying issues related to their behavior.
VII. Transparency and Monitoring
The effectiveness of this policy will be evaluated regularly, involving reviews by the school administration in accordance with NYCDOE requirements. The school will ensure transparency in its handling of bullying incidents and maintain accurate records as specified by the Chancellor's Regulations.
VIII. Contact Information
Any concerns or queries regarding this zero-tolerance bullying policy should be directed to:
Principal Herman Guy
718-824-0978
