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Acceptable use of Technology

📱 Technology Use & Responsible Digital Conduct

At UES , we believe that technology is a powerful tool for learning. In line with Board Policy 2360 – Use of Technology, students are expected to use school devices and internet access responsibly, safely, and in ways that support their education.

✅ What Responsible Use Looks Like

Students may use school devices and networks to:

  • Access approved learning platforms and complete assignments

  • Collaborate with classmates on school-related work

  • Conduct research, read eBooks, or use instructional tools provided by staff

Technology use should always be:

  • Purposeful – for learning, not entertainment

  • Respectful – toward others and school rules

  • Safe – protecting privacy and avoiding inappropriate content

❌ Inappropriate Use Includes:

The following behaviors are not allowed and may result in disciplinary consequences:

  • Visiting websites or using apps not approved by a teacher

  • Messaging, gaming, or chatting during class

  • Accessing or attempting to access inappropriate content

  • Using another person’s login or sharing passwords

  • Recording others without permission

  • Downloading, installing, or using unapproved programs

⚠️ About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

While the district has not yet adopted a formal policy on student use of AI, we recognize the growing impact of tools like ChatGPT, Snapchat AI, and other generative technologies.

Students may not use AI tools to:

  • Complete assignments dishonestly or plagiarize

  • Generate or share inappropriate, misleading, or harmful content

  • Imitate or impersonate other students or staff

  • Create fake screenshots, messages, or videos

If a teacher assigns an activity using AI tools, they will provide clear directions and expectations. Unauthorized use of AI will be treated as a misuse of technology and/or academic dishonesty.

🗣️ Language & Behavior from Social Media

Students are expected to use school-appropriate language at all times—even when quoting trends or memes.

This includes avoiding:

  • Slang from TikTok or other platforms that may sound harmless but carry inappropriate meanings (“Good girl,” “Good kitty,” “NPC,” etc.)

  • Mimicking behaviors from online challenges or role-play trends that may disrupt class

  • Using internet slang that others may find offensive or uncomfortable

Even if students don’t know a phrase is offensive, we will take time to explain why it's not appropriate in school.

🔐 Safety, Privacy, and Digital Citizenship

We teach all students the importance of:

  • Protecting their private information and passwords

  • Reporting unsafe or inappropriate behavior online

  • Being respectful and responsible digital citizens

📣 Parent/Guardian Role

We ask families to:

  • Monitor student use of school and personal devices at home

  • Talk with students about the impact of what they post, say, or share online

  • Understand that behavior on personal devices or social media may still result in school consequences if it affects school safety or student well-being