Rhodes School for the performing arts
Bullying Prevention and Response
Bullying is defined as any written, verbal, electronic, or physical conduct that has the effect of harming a student, damaging a student’s property, placing a student in reasonable fear of harm, or creating a hostile educational environment. Bullying can include physical aggression, name-calling, spreading rumors, social exclusion, cyberbullying, or repeated unwanted behavior.
Bullying is strictly prohibited at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts, both on and off campus, during school-sponsored events, and through electronic communication.
Rhodes School for the Performing Arts is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Bullying will not be tolerated, and every report will be addressed with care, fairness, and urgency.
Reporting Bullying
Students are strongly encouraged to report any bullying they experience or witness. Multiple confidential reporting options are available:
- QR Code Reporting – Students may scan the counselor’s QR code (posted around the school and on the counselor’s door and on the back of their school’s id badges for 6th -8th grade) to submit an online bullying report.
- Bullying Report Form – Paper forms are available on the counselor’s desk and in the main office. Completed forms may be turned in directly to the counselor or office staff.
- Direct Report to Staff – Students may report bullying to any teacher, counselor, administrator, or staff member, who is then required to forward the report to school administration.
These forms are available for completion beginning September 16, 2026, and must be submitted by October 4, 2026. Please log in to ParentSquare to complete the forms.
All reports will be taken seriously and promptly investigated. Retaliation against any student who makes a report will not be tolerated.
Want to report something anonymously? Complete the See Something, Say Something Form!
Student Actions to Obtain Assistance
If a student is experiencing or witnessing bullying, they should:
- Report the behavior immediately using one of the options above.
- Remove themselves from unsafe situations when possible.
- Seek help from a nearby staff member if immediate assistance is needed.
- Participate in follow-up meetings with the counselor or administrator as part of the investigation and support process.
Intervention and Support
For Students Who Have Been Bullied:
- Access to counseling and emotional support services.
- Development of a safety plan (such as adjustments to class schedules, seating arrangements, or safe spaces).
- Regular check-ins with the counselor to monitor well-being.
- Restorative conversations (if appropriate and agreed upon) to rebuild relationships.
For Students Who Engaged in Bullying:
- Required participation in restorative practices to repair harm caused.
- Behavior intervention sessions with the counselor and/or behavior specialist.
- Development of a behavior improvement plan, with goals and supports.
- Possible loss of privileges, additional supervision, or disciplinary consequences depending on severity.
Protections for Victims
- No Retaliation: Students who report bullying will not face retaliation.
- No Disciplinary Action for Victims: A student who, after investigation, is found to have been a victim of bullying will not be subject to disciplinary measures for that incident.
- Reasonable Self-Defense: A student who uses reasonable self-defense in response to bullying will not be subject to disciplinary action, provided the actions taken were necessary to protect themselves from harm.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Chrishelle Palay, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Sloane Hughlett, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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