Please visit https://www.wcpss.net/technology to access the following topics:

• Consent for Technology and Digital Resource Use

• Technology Related Policies

• Student Device Program

• Online Safety at School

• Online Safety at Home

• Digital Wellness

Social Media & Cyberbullying

The use of social media and internet access can sometimes be a concern in regard to student safety and online behavior. We oversee students’ computer use at school to ensure that they are visiting approved internet sites and utilizing only safe and approved applications. However, we are aware that many of our students utilize social networking apps on their personal devices, and these cloud-based student interactions sometimes find their way into the school community even though they occur off-campus. Inappropriate behavior on social media in this circumstance may result in disciplinary actions at school.

Navigating cyberbullying, privacy, safety and other digital dilemmas is a real challenge for students and parents. We ask that you partner with us in keeping your student safe online and that you monitor your child’s online activity closely.

Smart Watches

Smart watches are allowed only if put on Airplane mode in order to disable text messages and phone calls from being received by the watch/device. The watch is considered a cell phone UNLESS airplane mode is activated. Board Policy 3225 Technology Responsible Use states:

“Each principal may establish rules for his or her school site as to whether and how personal technology devices (including, but not limited to smart phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) may be used on campus. The school system assumes no responsibility for personal technology devices brought to school.

Students are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct and the applicable “Rules for Use of Technology Resources” set forth in this policy when students use a personal device on school property, at school sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or anytime a personal device is connected to school system technology resources. As an example, students using a personal device on school property, at school sponsored events, on school-based transportation, or when the device is connected to school system technology resources, shall not engage in creating, intentionally viewing, accessing, downloading, storing, printing or transmitting images, graphics (including still or moving pictures), sound files, text files, documents, messages or other material that is obscene, defamatory, profane, pornographic, harassing, or abusive.”