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Bullying and Harassment
BCVSS strives to produce a safe environment for all students. Bullying, violence, threats, and intimidation are not tolerated. Please visit the links below to learn more about the bullying and harassment policy of the Baldwin County School System.
Jamari Terrell Williams Student Bullying Prevention Act
BCBE Bullying: Information and Assistance
BCBE Student Harassment and Bullying Complaint Form (ENGLISH)
BCBE Formulario de Queja de Hostigamiento y Acoso del Estudiante (SPANISH)
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College & Career Coaching
College & Career Coaching services are available in conjunction with Coastal Alabama Community College. Contact your guidance counselor or Ms. Philyaw to set up an appointment.
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Homeless Services
According to the McKinney-Vento Act, a homeless student is defined as one who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. More specifically, this means the following:
- sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (doubled-up)
- living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodation
- living in emergency of transitional shelters
- abandoned in hospitals
- awaiting foster care placement
- living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live
- living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus, or train stations, etc.
- migratory children living in above circumstances
- unaccompanied youth who are experiencing the above circumstances
Please contact your school counselor if you are experiencing any of the above or have questions.
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School-Based Mental Health Services
In Baldwin County Schools, a collaborative partnership has been established with AltaPointe, which allows school counselors to make referrals for services. The goal of this collaboration is to ensure that students have access to high quality mental health prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. If you would like more information about a referral to AltaPointe, please contact your school counselor.
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Section 504
Section 504 is part of a federal civil rights law known as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law specifically prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and guarantees them a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). As a general rule, a district is under no obligation to provide a service that a student's parent or guardian or doctor requests unless, in the district's determination, the student needs the service to participate in and benefit from its education program. To learn more about Section 504 in the Baldwin County School System, visit the link below.
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Self-Injury
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Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Click HERE for Suicide Prevention Lifeline
On May 10, 2016, Governor Robert Bentley signed into law the Jason Flatt Act, which focuses on youth suicide awareness and prevention. Specifically, the act requires all K-12 public school system employees and volunteers to receive annual training on suicide awareness and prevention. In addition to this annual training, the act also requires all K-12 public schools to establish a policy, student curriculum, and a list of resources for suicide prevention services. If you would like more information about suicide prevention, please visit the links below.
BCBE Suicide Prevention Web Page