TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTERS

Students may access the internet services with the approval of the teacher or librarian. Students are expected to adhere to the district acceptable use policies regarding use of computers, proper access and proper etiquette at all times. This policy is posted in the library. Failure to follow district and school policy may result in loss of computer privileges and disciplinary action. Students with a signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form may access school computers. If students are allowed to utilize a personal device (BYOD), they are still bound by the AUP.

Chromebook care is the responsibility of the student. Progressive discipline will be followed when students damage or lose Chromebooks and a fine will be assessed to cover damages.

Electronic Devices Slide Presentation

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONE

Personal electronic devices are allowed at school but they must be turned off and in your backpack from the moment you step on campus until dismissed from campus. This includes break and lunch. Personal electronic device use is permitted at school sponsored activities and after school as long as their use does not create a disruption to others. Violations of our district policies will be dealt with according to the incremental discipline policy and LMUSD protocols. The district or its employees will not be responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal electronic devices.

Read through the following slide presentation to learn more about the District Policy and what will happen If you choose not to follow the expectations for personal electronic devices: Read the Board Policy.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media has become an integral part of our lives. We have noticed through years of observation that most middle school students do not know how to use social media appropriately. Many behavioral issues and school conflicts happen as a result of inappropriate interactions over social media. Students should know that anything they do on social media could have a school consequence if it results in a disruption to the school learning environment. Parents and guardians should monitor their child’s social media accounts and be particularly aware of the “chats” and direct message portion of each social media application. Group and individual conversations through those mediums have caused significant harm to students in the past and have resulted in severe disruption to the learning environment.

All camera usage, unless for academic purposes assigned by a teacher, must be approved by the administration. The restriction applies to all forms of imagery, including cell phone cameras.

CYBERBULLYING

The District has a zero tolerance policy for cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is the use of email, instant messaging, chat rooms, pagers, cell phones, or other forms of information technology to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate. Cyber bullying can include such acts as making threats, sending provocative insults or racial, religious, sexual or ethnic slurs, attempting to infect the victim's computer with a virus, impersonating someone else and flooding an email inbox with nonsense messages.

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