Résumé:
This study was designed to determine the effect of school bullying on pupils academic performance in Sidi Slimane Tissemsilt Middle School, which was selected at random and 60 pupils of fourth year were randomly selected as the target population. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaire and structured interview, that were addressed to fourth year pupils. After having analyzed the pupils’ responses to the questionnaire and the interview, one can come to conclude that almost 1/3 of population involved in the study experienced have been bullied at one time, and being compel to act according to the bullies wishes, reacting to that differently ranging from a state of fear for one’s life to a great feeling of threat depending on their gender, exhibiting variable symptoms and great feeling of apprehension and worry for one’s safety.
Consequently, many pupils considered being a victim of school bullying as the most
impediment to learning, since anxiety, fear and intimidation somewhat delays the progress of some pupils and make them hate and perceive school negatively. Therefore, some pupils believe that talking their fears over especially to guidance counselor is of great help in overcoming the issue of school bullying and helps in boosting their self-confidence.
