I had a similar problem with my son in elementary school (in another PA school, not Briones). The principal was no help. I ended up pulling my son out of the school and home schooling him for the rest of the year.

I believe that as long as there is no actual physical violence, they won't do anything. I hope I am wrong and that the principal is helpful in your case.

Don't hesitate either to go above the principal directly to the school district if you are not taken seriously.

Good luck.

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Girls are so vicious these days and it starts even in first grade. I know of a 4th grade teacher who taught 8th grade but said the girls were too psycho in middle school so he decided to teach another grade instead. In 3rd grade, I volunteered in class, and a "mean girl" stared me down. A third grader trying to intimidate an adult. But look no further than the moms for the source of the misbehavior.

Depends on the school principal regarding your issue. Unfortunately, I have heard of principals who are not effective with these situations and parents end up having to pull their children from the school. You should be at least allowed to switch classrooms but that won't help at recess.

Fortunately, Jordan Middle School is tough on bullying. I am not sure about Terman or JLS.