<p>^ kartwheelie - In my opinion it is YOUR responsibility to go to the principal, (to stop the bullying, the college / scholarship decisions are for others to make). You should not be waiting for an autistic victim to find the courage to defend himself against a long time tormentor. This is on your plate and will help define who you are both now and in the future. No matter what you choose (to act or not to act) you will remember and live with the memories of your decision for years to come, So why not choose to help…</p>
<p>“I wish we had a zero tolerance bully policy here but we don’t”. That will change quickly when someone steps forward and demands it. If your principal doesn’t help, most schools have something like a “school improvement team”, and all schools systems have superintendents and boards of education. Ask for the policy, ask that the policy be enforced, and if that doesn’t work gather a group of like-minded students and demand a anti bullying policy. It will likely be easier and more rewarding than you can imagine but you must act to change things or live with the consequences…</p>