This page is meant to help you follow the rules when using technology but is not meant to replace the full CMS Code of Conduct,  as other rules may apply. 

Just so you know, you are responsible for all CMS tech usage rules in person and online if it affects the school, regardless of who owns the device and whether or not you are on campus.

Rule 8 Bullying/Cyberbullying

Plain translation - If you can't say, type, or film something nice, don't say, type, or film anything.

BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING, PROFANITY, OBSCENITY AND/OR DEROGATORY LANGUAGE (Respect/Caring) UB: Bullying, UB: Harassment-Racial, UB: Harassment-Disability, UB: Inappropriate Language/Disrespect, UB: Inappropriate Language-Racial, UB: Cyber-bullying, UB: Harassment- Sexual Orientation, UB: Harassment- Religious Affiliation: Bullying and/or harassing behavior are strictly prohibited in CMS. It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain learning environments that are free from harassment or bullying (Policy S-BULY). Students are expected to use appropriate language and conduct at school and school functions and possess only appropriate materials. This rule applies to cursing, possessing, sending, or receiving written materials or electronic text and/or images that convey an offensive, racial, derogatory, bullying or obscene message to another person. This includes but is not limited to references to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or sensory disability, physical appearance that includes hair styles, or making offensive statements or gestures. Bullying is defined in CMS Regulation S-BULY/R and can be located on page 25. In addition, as with other disciplinary violations, any manner of bullying that occurs off campus may violate the Code of Student Conduct if it has a direct and immediate impact to the orderly and efficient operation of the school or the safety of individuals in the school environment. 

Students who feel bullied, harassed, or intimidated on school property by an adult or another student or who witness such conduct may report it in one of two ways: 

1. Report the encounter to your teacher, school counselor, principal, dean of students, or any other school personnel.

2. Go to www.cms.k12.nc.us or your school’s website and click on the “Report Bullying Anonymously” button; 

Rule 14 Vandalism

Plain translation - You can't mark on your Chromebook (no scratching, pen, or paint)or otherwise damage or destroy the keyboards, screen, casing, or any interior or exterior part. 

Rule 14 VANDALISM (Responsibility/Respect/Citizenship) UB: Property Damage: 

A student will not willfully, with or without malice, damage or destroy the property of another, including property belonging to the school or district, staff, students, or other adults on campus or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or off-school property or participate with others to do so. A student or parent/guardian may be held financially responsible by the judicial system.

Rule 21 Unauthorized Tech Use

Plain translation - You can't hack, get around the internet filters or avoid DyKnow, use someone else's sign-in, etc.

Rule 21 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF TECHNOLOGY (Honesty) UB: Misuse of school technology, UB: Honor Code Violation, UB: Communicating Threats, UB: Cyber-bullying: 

21A. CMS-owned property: A student shall refrain from inappropriate use of school system computers/technology devices or from using the CMS electronic communications and wireless connection network without proper authority. This includes unauthorized use of sign-on codes and the school telephone system, communication of threats or implied threats, harassment, racism, discrimination, and unauthorized attempts to contact any CMS computer site from any computer station. 

21B. Use, Distribution, or Creation of Inappropriate Content: A student will refrain from any activity or distribution of information through the Internet or other electronic means that would constitute a violation of a rule under the Code of Student Conduct or a violation of law, as, but not limited to, bullying or harassment on social media or other sites if the conduct has or may have a direct and immediate impact on the orderly and efficient operation of the schools or the safety of individuals in the school environment. Publication of information on the Internet is considered distribution regardless of the location of the technology device from which the offending content was published.

Rule 22 Explicit Material

Plain translation - Viewing or sending inappropriate words or images by any method is prohibited at school.

Rule 22 PORNOGRAPHIC, PROFANE AND/OR VIOLENT MATERIAL (Respect/Citizenship) UB: Inappropriate items on School Property, UB: Harassment-Sexual: A student shall refrain from having or distributing any pornographic or profane material on school property or at school-sponsored event, including but not limited to pictures, magazines, electronic text (including airdropping) or images and sexually explicit or graphically violent materials (including but not limited to documents or instructions concerning the creation of and/or the use of weapons). Some violations of Rule 22 are also a violation of Rule 27C and must be documented in the CMS Title IX Record Keeping System.