Digital Citizenship

Responsible Use Procedure

This is a link to the District's Responsible Use Procedure (RUP). This document is signed by all families during registration and is an acknowledgement of the characteristics that go into being a positive digital citizen. The main points of the RUP around respecting and protecting are listed below.

While working in a digital and collaborative environment, students should always conduct themselves as good digital citizens by adhering to the following:

• Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate. I will use caution with the information, images, and other media that I post online. I will carefully consider what personal information about my life, experiences, or relationships I post. I will not be obscene. I will act with personal and academic integrity. 

• Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information, images, and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details, or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me while online. I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources.

• Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass, or stalk people. I will not create or distribute content that can harm or disrespect others using AI. This includes using AI to impersonate someone, or generate harmful content. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites: I will not visit sites that are degrading to others and/or inappropriate. I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

• Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications. I will avoid unacceptable materials and conversations.

• Respect Intellectual Property. I will request permission to use copyrighted or otherwise protected materials. I will suitably cite all use of websites, books, media, AI, etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.

• Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will purchase, license, and register all software or use available free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase my music and media and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses.