Bullying
Here are some possible warning signs that a child is being bullied from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' "Stop Bullying Now" program:

• Comes home with torn, damaged or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings
• Has unexplained cuts, bruises and scratches
• Has few, if any, friends
• Seems afraid of going to school, riding the school bus or taking part in organized activities
• Has lost interest in schoolwork or suddenly begins to do poorly in school
• Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home
• Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments
• Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
• Experiences a loss of appetite
• Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem

To report bullying, talk to a counselor, teacher or principal at your child’s school.

For more help, go to:

• Stop Bullying Now
  Look for tips for both adults and children, along with a light-hearted multimedia approach.

• National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
  The web site provides a long list of resources for children, parents, teachers and school administrators.

Local Resources: Schools

• Deltona Lakes Elementary (K-5)
  2022 Adelia Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4115
  Principal: Ms. Judith Rivera Hilaire

• Discovery Elementary (K-5)
  975 Abagail Drive, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4133
  Principal: Ms. Susie Williamson

• Forest Lake Elementary (K-5)
  1600 Doyle Road, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4166
  Principal: Mr. David Fisher

• Friendship Elementary (K-5)
  2746 Fulford St., Deltona, FL 32738; 386-575-4130
  Principal: Ms. Maria Martoral

• Pride Elementary (K-5)
  1100 Learning Lane, Deltona, FL 32738; 407-268-9207 or 386-968-0010
  Principal: Ms. Leslie Frazee

• Spirit Elementary (K-5)
  1500 Meadowlark Drive, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4080
  Principal: Dr. Don Travis

• Sunrise Elementary (K-5)
  3155 Phonetia Drive, Deltona, FL 32738; 407-688-9530 or 386-575-4103
  Principal: Ms. Sandra Kaye

• Timbercrest Elementary (K-5)
  2401 Eustace Ave., Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4221
  Principal: Dr. Mary Cool

• Deltona Middle (6-8)
  250 Enterprise Road, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4150
  Principal: Mr. James Bambrick

• Galaxy Middle (6-8)
  2400 Eustace Ave., Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4144
  Principal: Mr. Julian Jones III

• Heritage Middle (6-8)
  1001 Parnell Court, Deltona, FL 32738; 386-575-4113 or 407-688-9513
  Principal: Mr. Dennis Neal

• Deltona High (9-12)
  100 Wolf Pack Run, Deltona, FL 32725; 386-575-4153
  Principal: Mr. Gary Marks

• Pine Ridge High (9-12)
  926 Howland Blvd., Deltona, FL 32738; 407-688-9500 or 386-575-4195
  Principal: Mr. James T. Russell