Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

Bullying Prevention Program
MSD has a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying on campus. MSD is committed to providing all students
with a safe and supportive school environment. Members of the school community are expected to treat each
other with mutual respect and to accept the rich diversity that makes up the community.
MSD will support individuals, in good faith, that file a complaint of bullying or harassment. MSD will promptly
notify the parents of any student making a complaint of bullying or harassment and of any student accused of
bullying or harassment. MSD will act to promptly investigate all complaints, verbal or written, of bullying or
harassment and promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further bullying or harassment. If it
is determined that unlawful bullying or harassment occurred, prompt and appropriate action will result.
Parents and students have the right to report bullying incidents to the Principal’s Office. Forms may be found in
the Principal’s Office. Once the office receives the forms, the campus Principal or Director of Student Affairs
will investigate.
Drug-Free School Zone
The Maryland School for the Deaf is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free environment for all staff and students.
This includes all buildings as well as state owned vehicles and on premises where school sponsored events
take place. As a drug free school, the manufacture, distribution or sale of drugs or the possession of drugs with
the intent to distribute is illegal within 1,000 feet of school property or in school vehicles under the Maryland
Youth Protection Act.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)
All efforts are made to use non-physical intervention techniques to resolve student behavior problems prior to the
use of physical intervention techniques. From time to time, however, physical intervention is necessary. If it
becomes necessary, the techniques used are reasonable, non-harmful and designed to safely and securely help
the student de-escalate at his or her own pace, to regain control and reorganize at a higher level of functioning.
Physical escort techniques and physical restraint techniques are employed by certified individuals in a Non-violent
Crisis Intervention (NCI) methodology.
Copies of the exact policy regarding the Seclusion Timeout Room and physical intervention are available from the
Assistant Principal for Special Needs Education/Enhanced Program of Services Department.
Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco by School Students
There are additional consequences for student leaders and athletes who possess or use controlled dangerous
substances, alcohol or tobacco. Please see the Student Code of Conduct (Frederick Campus Parent/Student
Handbook).
If an incident does occur off-campus, not under school supervision, a police report is required for disciplinary
action.
Zero Tolerance Policy for Violence or Threats of Violence
MSD will not tolerate any violent acts or threats of violence. Disciplinary action will be imposed for any violent
acts. In addition, all threats of violence will be taken seriously. Disciplinary action will be imposed for any
threat of violence or other expressions which substantially disrupt or materially interfere with school activities or
the educational process. Based upon this policy, MSD highly recommends that students refrain from joking
about acts of violence. Students are reminded that any violent act or any threat of violence will always be
considered serious and subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
Any student who has been a victim of any violent act or of any threat of violence or any student who knows of
any such act or threat should report the incident immediately to one of the following MSD personnel: a Student
Life Counselor; Student Life Counselor, Supervisor; a Teacher; a Therapist; the Dean of Students; an Assistant
Principal; the Director of Student Affairs, the Principal or the Superintendent. Any MSD personnel to whom
such acts or threats have been reported must promptly notify the Principal for investigation and the Principal will
notify appropriate law enforcement personnel, when appropriate.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 65