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NHS Anti-Bullying Resources

The Newburyport High School is committed to creating a safe and supportive school environment where every child can say "I belong here."An important part of high school age development is learning to navigate social situations. High school students are developing maturity in their interactions and skills, but still may still need support with managing peer social interactions.
 
NHS provides a range of opportunities to help our students develop positive connections with teachers, peers, and the school.
 
Our Advisory Program provides small group lessons to help students identify strategies and resources for solving conflicts and setting goals. Every student is assigned to an advisory class that meets regularly. Through activities, discussions, and shared experiences, students have opportunities to develop skills in resolving conflict, taking risks and celebrating accomplishments. An important part of this program is making sure every student has a trusted adult in the building with whom they can share concerns and problem-solve.

In addition, the high school has a school guidance and adjustment counseling team who can support young people with navigating complex social situations that may arise.
 
If you have any concerns or need to report an incident, please do not hesitate to let us know. You can contact our Associate Principal Mike Testa at mtesta@newburyport.k12.ma.us or our Dean of Special Programs James Antonelli jantonelli@newburyport.k12.ma.us or call the NHS office at 978-465-4440.
 

Resources

Bullying is specifically defined by state laws as: the repeated use by one or more students or a member of a school staff [aggressor(s)] of a written, verbal or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a target that: (i) causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage to the target's property; (ii) places the target in reasonable fear of harm to him/herself or of damage to his/her property; (iii) creates a hostile environment at school for the target; (iv) infringes on the rights of the target at school; or (v) materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school. For the purposes of requirements related to this law, bullying shall include cyber-bullying.