Social Media

Files and other communications, both active and stored on local or network hard drives, may be reviewed by the Network Administrator to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.

Finally, the network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access is a privilege – not a right. Access entails responsibility.

INTERNET ACTIVITIES

For the protection of our students, teachers, and officials and for reasons related to school safety and school reputation, we expect our students to demonstrate responsible social behavior and to conduct themselves as good citizens when using the Internet whether on or off campus. As a result, if we become aware that an ESA student has posted or displayed information on the Internet or any social networking site or other websites (such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) that involves inappropriate behavior including, but not limited to the use, possession, or distribution of drugs, alcohol, sexual activity behavior, harassment, hazing, teasing, bullying, racism, illegal activities, or promoting violence, we may investigate the activity and that student may be subject to appropriate school disciplinary procedures, up to and including dismissal.

Students also may be prohibited from posting any materials on the Internet, or any social networking site, or any other website, and may be prohibited from sending information via electronic transmission that is associated or linked to ESA, its students, faculty, or staff without the consent from school administration. This includes but is not limited to pictures and videos of ESA students, teachers, or officials that are taken on campus or school-sponsored events. Any violation of this policy may be subject to appropriate school disciplinary procedures, up to and including dismissal.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

1. If students bring cell phones to school, they may only be on their phones before school, at lunch, or after school. If a student needs to make an emergency call when cell use is prohibited, they are to go to the front office. Likewise, if a parent needs to contact their child when cell phone use is prohibited, they can call the front office. 2. If students choose to wear smartwatches to school, smartwatches must be on “Do Not

Disturb” throughout the school day. 3. Cell phones must remain in backpacks when not in use. 4. Lunch is an opportunity for students to do a quick check of their phones. Phones will remain in backpacks when not being used in order to give the students time to eat and socialize with their peers. 5. Teachers may grant permission for students to use cell phones for academics only. 6. Cell phones and smartwatches will be placed in a classroom shoe organizer during assessments. 7. Students may not use any type of messaging program or social media platform during instructional time unless instructed to do so for academic purposes by a teacher.