Bully Prevention Program/Second Step Violence Prevention Program

The Olweus Bully Prevention Program  began during the 2003-2004 school year at McKnight. The goal of the program is to identify bullying behaviors, and to help students who are being bullied. The program consists of school-wide bully prevention rules, classroom meetings, and a fully trained staff to ensure a successful program.

McKnight's School Rules Against Bullying
1. We will not bully other students.
2. We will help students who are bullied.
3. We will include students who are left out.
4. We will STOP, WALK, and TELL.

Second Step - A Violence Prevention Program is designed to promote social competence and reduce children's social and emotional problems. Research tells us that children who learn and use these skills are more likely to get along with others and do better in school. The Second Step curriculum is divided into three units (Empathy Training, Impulse Control and Problem Solving, and Anger Management). This program began in September 2004 with our staff members teaching lessons from this program. These lessons coupled with the Olweus Bully Prevention Program make for a more comprehensive approach in helping everyone get better at getting along.