The 2024-2025 Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) grades posted below were determined through a self-assessment created by the New Jersey Department of Education and completed by each School Safety Team. Based upon the measures outlined in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, there were eight elements factored into the score of each school. A maximum score of 78 would indicate the school “exceeds” expectations for each element. A score of 52 would indicate a school “meets” all state requirements. The district grade is an average of the scores for each school.

 

 

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Beginning in September of the 2011-2012 school year, the Princeton Public Schools have conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Building on a long-standing focus on positive school culture, our district took steps to train all staff to identify, report, and address bullying behaviors in a timely fashion. We also took measures to educate parents, students, members of the Board of Education and of the community regarding definitions of bullying and expectations regarding respectful behavior.

 

The Princeton Public Schools are committed to exceeding the expectations set forth in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights and to creating an environment of safety and respect for every student and adult.  We look forward to increasing the articulation between our administrators at the middle school and high school regarding responses to incidents of HIB and strategies for reducing them. We are also hopeful that our efforts to make diversity and racial literacy central to our work as a school district will continue to enhance access, engagement, and a sense of belonging for all students.

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