Transfer Request Information About Bullying In Schools

The following is an outline of a Transfer Request information regarding the previous school district and the issues that occurred.

Bullying. Several instances involving bullying/harassment that have occurred since grade school and throughout middle and high school has been brought to the attention of school faculty and/ or administration and there was a failure to take any action. This is mostly because the faculty felt that these instances were too minuscule to be further dealt with, however, I believe that they were wrong. Several times I had hateful speech and cursing directed toward me, and even if the student was addressed once or twice, the behavior of the students persisted, and staff fell flat when it came to bringing the issue

Truthfully, I don’t feel welcomed or accepted in Oconto Falls and the time I have spent here has been the cause of a great deal of emotional damage. In several instances, students made derogatory remarks, spread false rumors, etc. that had me in tears. I was usually told to “get over it” or to “tough it up”. As much as it is important for me to be strong, the issues that they’re overlooking, although on their own might not mean anything, accumulated to cause much more damage. These affairs within the school district have triggered the development of major depression and anxiety. Because of this, contemplating suicide is not uncommon. There are few people here that can help with such massive problems, and although many of these issues are being dealt with outside of school, the environment of the school I am at currently is only adding problems and making issues worse when I am trying to recover. Because I struggle with anxiety, one of these is panic attacks. There aren’t very many people that can help with these, but the people that actually can roam Bay Port’s halls every day. Having people that I know and trust with me during the school day would allow me to concentrate and be

Bay Port has more class options and a weighted grading scale which would help me achieve a higher GPA by participating in more advanced classes. This also gives me the opportunity to take classes that are more applicable to my future career field. Many programs that are important to me are being cut at Oconto Falls and many of my favorite teachers are losing their jobs. I’m not getting the education I need or deserve and would like to opportunity to receive a better one. Bay Port also has a Christian group that meets weekly and I love that there are resources and groups that aid in my faith growth right at