Sexual Harassment

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 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 

Oakview Preparatory School is committed to providing a school environment free from sexual harassment for all students. Incidents of harassment should be reported in accordance with these procedures so that school authorities may take appropriate action. Faculty or students who sexually harass others are subject to discipline and possible termination

DEFINATION
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or requests and other conducts of

a sexual nature, which is offensive. It can be spoken, graffiti, jokes and/or gestures,

inappropriate touching, fondling, kissing, etc.

TARGET AND PERPETRATOR
The target and the perpetrator of the sexual harassment do not have to agree about what is happening. Sexual harassment is subjective. Harassment can be a one- time occurrence or multiple occurrences. Sexual harassment also occurs when the offensive behavior or material creates a hostile and uncomfortable school environment. For example: touching or manipulating body parts; being forced to kiss someone; being coerced to do something sexual; making suggestive or sexual gestures; inappropriate looks, comments, “mooning”, “barking” or other noises; spreading sexual rumors or making sexual propositions; pulling another’s clothes or your own clothes off; attempted rape or rape 

Submission to offensive sexual conduct is not a condition for academic status, progress, benefits, honors or activities.

REPORTING AND PROCEDURES

 Students who feel that they are subjects of sexual harassment should report the incident to school authorities as soon as it occurs. If the harassment is between students, the student should report the incident to the classroom teacher or a responsible adult. The student may also report to the principal, vice principal or counselor. If the harassment comes from an adult, the student should report directly to the principal or another responsible adult.