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At Damon ISD, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students. We strive to instill in each student the principles outlined in our Bobcat Pledge and our Bobcat Motto. Bullying of any kind regarding race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or religion—whether verbal, physical, social, or online—will not be tolerated. Every student has the right to feel safe and supported at school.
If you or someone you know is currently being or has been bullied, please click the button above to submit a report. Below, you can find the Bobcat motto, the Bobcat pledge, resources relating to bullying from the Texas State University's Texas School Safety Center, and definitions for bullying and cyberbullying from the Texas Education Association's website.
| Bobcat Motto | Bobcat Pledge | Bullying Resources | Related Definitions |
| "We are Damon BOBCATS. We are Brave. We are Optimistic. We are Brilliant. We are Compassionate. We are Ambitious. We are Talented. We are Successful." |
| "Today I will do more than I have to do, I will treat others the way I want to be treated, and I will become a better person." |
- Bullying Checklist (English)
- Bullying Checklist (Spanish)
- Bullying Checklist Scenarios
- David's Law
- Texas Bullying Law Video
BULLYING
Texas Education Code (TEC) §37.0832 identifies bullying as a single significant act or a pattern of acts by one or more students directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power and involves engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct and that
- has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property;
- is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student;
- materially and substantially disrupts the educational process or the orderly operation of a classroom or school, or infringes on the rights of the victim at school.
CYBERBULLYING
Cyberbullying is bullying that involves the use of any electronic communication device, including through the use of a cellular or other type of telephone, a computer, a camera, electronic mail, instant messaging, text messaging, a social media application, an Internet website, or any other Internet-based communication tool.
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