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Title IX

Northwood Academy Charter School is committed to fully complying with all Federal and state laws banning discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression in regard to instructional programs, sports, clubs and employment practices. Anyone who believes themself to be a victim of sex discrimination by the NACS should contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately.

Anti-Harassment & Anti-Retaliation Statement: Northwood has a strict no tolerance policy in regards to sexual harassment. Any individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to make a report which will be investigated in a prompt and thorough manner. Any form of retaliation against individuals who file complaints about sexual harassment, or participate in the investigation of such complaints, is strictly prohibited. Students or staff found to have engaged in sexual harassment or retaliation will be disciplined in a timely manner.

Title IX Coordinator - 215-289-5606

Harassment & Bullying

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What constitues Bullying?



An intentional electronic, written, verbal, nonverbal, or physical act or series of acts directed at a student or students, which occurs in a school setting, as well as off-campus conduct, including online or social media conduct, that has a continuing effect on the campus, and which is severe, persistent, or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:

  1. Substantially interfering with a student’s education;
  2. Creating of a threatening school environment; or
  3. Substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
















                                                                                            






What constitues Discrimination?



To treat individuals differently or to harass or victimize based on one or more known or perceived protected classifications including race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, English language proficiency, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification. A single incident of discrimination may implicate more than one protected class.





















What constitues Harrasment?



Replace definition with: Verbal, nonverbal, written, graphic, virtual or physical conduct relating to an individual’s known or perceived protected classification. Harassment includes unwelcome conduct such as graphic, written, electronic, verbal, or nonverbal acts including offensive jokes, slurs, epithets and name-calling, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, offensive objects or pictures, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, sexual harassment that does not meet the specific definition within Title IX, or other conduct that may be harmful or humiliating or interfere with a person’s school or school-related performance when:

  1. Such conduct is subjectively and objectively offensive; and
  2. So severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by a school.















                                                                                            






                                                                                                                                                Important Terms



Bullying Designee: The school-based staff person who receives reports of incidents of alleged bullying, conducts investigations, and determines whether an allegation is substantiated (or founded).

Complainant: Any individual who is alleged to be the victim of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

Discrimination: To treat individuals differently or to harass or victimize based on one or more known or perceived protected classifications including race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, English language proficiency, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification. A single incident of discrimination may implicate more than one protected class.

Formal Complaint: A document filed by a Complainant or signed by the applicable Title IX Coordinator alleging Title IX sexual harassment and requesting that the District investigate the allegation.

Respondent: Any individual who is alleged to be the perpetrator of bullying, harassment or discrimination.

Supportive Measures: Interventions for Complainants, Respondents, and/or witnesses to address acts of bullying, harassment, or discrimination. Possible interventions include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

  1. Parent/student conferences;
  2. Offer of one-to-one counseling with appropriate professional staff;
  3. Behavioral supports, such as Functional Behavioral Assessments, check in/check out, and Positive Behavior Support Plans;
  4. Increased adult supervision in hot spot areas and during transition times (e.g. admission and dismissal, classroom changes, lunch, recess);
  5. Social skills training, including role playing;
  6. Positive incentives and reinforcements for appropriate or improved behavior;
  7. Development of a safety plan for the Complainant; and
  8. Daily report.

Title IX Sexual Harassment: Conduct on the basis of sex, that satisfies one or more of the following:

  • A District employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or District service on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct, commonly referred to as quid pro quo sexual harassment;
  • Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to a District education program or activity; or
  • Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking