Hehe, the most foul-mouthed and most comment I've heard from these "idiots" you guys call them:
"YOU'RE GAY" or "YOU'RE A FAGGOT" or any other term nowadays meaning homosexual. When they say such a phrase, you should know damn well you just won the issue by a long shot because clearly they can't think of anything to win. Once this is said, I just walk off saying "Wishful thinking...". One time one of the kids in the hallway was like "Ooooooh you got BURNED!" after I said it. So yeah, the "wishful thinking" thing does work against the homosexual remarks in most cases.
As for suing the school district, the parents probably wouldn't sue. Rather, you'd probably want to contact the state in such a matter. Inform them that the school's pay is too low and the teachers aren't doing they're job teaching and/or protecting the students from dangers. Then, have the school get more strict rules on acts with students AND with teachers, giving students the idea that bullying isn't permitted and the teachers the incentive to stop any problems that occur. However, it's too bad that a lot of the time the state never cares, atleast from my experience from Texas. They may put a little focus on it, such as make a video and have schools around the state play it for an assembly or such. The videos never do anything anyway.
Back in 6th grade a lot of kids had trouble with bullies, since many, many students believed that just because they weren't in elementary school anymore ment that they could swear, fight, and the sort as much as they wanted without getting caught. This was stopped in 7th grade, after many students heard about the story with a few kids getting sent to AEP just for cussing out a teacher, 2 other kids sent to juvy for smoking, etc. Once people realize that they won't get away with such foolish acts, they stop doing it unless they are well hidden. Which brings me onto another point; stay away from areas where there are no teachers in sight. They actually announced that tip on the speakercom once, and since there hasn't been but one fight that I've seen. Simply put, I suppose things get easier and less-troubling as you advance in the grades.
One may also speak to a counselor, if they wish. But, if a counselor doesn't help, maybe speaking to a principal would be the best solution. Always be on top behavior when doing such, as you may leave with a bad impression.
Finally, here's how I've avoided most troubles (and, have rather gone up on the "cool" status =P):
Become friends with atleast one person with each "group" in your school. A group refers to, say, the football jockys, geeks, goths, emos, the more-intelligent and wise folk, and the such. Although I'd recommend staying away from the emos, there's no point in that group since they won't really ever do much to you, and sometimes they'll suggest you to cut your wrist (actual occurance). Once you become friends with them, eventually more people from each group will recognize you as a friend as well. In order for this to work, you must also be in "the flow", so you don't draw more bad attention than you should ever need to.
If you don't know how to make friends, you are a sad, sad person my dear friend.
With this huge post, I bid kthxbai?