Bridlewood Academy is committed to maintaining a safe, civil, and supportive learning environment. The school prohibits harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student, in keeping with the South Carolina Safe School Climate Act (S.C. Code Ann. §§ 59-63-110 et seq.).
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means a gesture, an electronic communication, or a written, verbal, physical, or sexual act that a reasonable person should know will harm a student physically or emotionally, damage a student’s property, place a student in reasonable fear of harm or damage to property, or insult or demean a student or group of students and cause substantial disruption to the orderly operation of the school. This includes cyberbullying.
This prohibition applies on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities and events, on school transportation, at school bus stops, using email and/or social media accounts, and through the use of school technology or electronic devices.
Reported incidents will be promptly investigated. The school will take appropriate action, which may include disciplinary consequences consistent with the student code of conduct, as well as support and intervention for students who are affected. The well-being and safety of the targeted student will be a priority throughout.
Retaliation against any person who reports, or participates in an investigation of, harassment, intimidation, or bullying is prohibited and will be treated as a separate violation of this policy.
This policy is published on the school website and communicated to students, parents, and staff. Staff receive guidance on recognizing, reporting, and responding to harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
Questions may be directed to:
Principal Michael Manning
1543 Malvern Hill Drive
Camden, SC 29020
803.572.4150
mmanning@bridlewoodacademy.net
