📱 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:
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Access approved learning platforms and complete assignments
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Collaborate with classmates on school-related work
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Conduct research, read eBooks, or use instructional tools provided by staff
Technology use should always be:
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Purposeful – for learning, not entertainment
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Respectful – toward others and school rules
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Safe – protecting privacy and avoiding inappropriate content
❌ Inappropriate Use Includes:
The following behaviors are not allowed and may result in disciplinary consequences:
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Visiting websites or using apps not approved by a teacher
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Messaging, gaming, or chatting during class
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Accessing or attempting to access inappropriate content
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Using another person’s login or sharing passwords
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Recording others without permission
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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:
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Complete assignments dishonestly or plagiarize
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Generate or share inappropriate, misleading, or harmful content
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Imitate or impersonate other students or staff
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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:
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Slang from TikTok or other platforms that may sound harmless but carry inappropriate meanings (“Good girl,” “Good kitty,” “NPC,” etc.)
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Mimicking behaviors from online challenges or role-play trends that may disrupt class
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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:
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Protecting their private information and passwords
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Reporting unsafe or inappropriate behavior online
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Being respectful and responsible digital citizens
📣 Parent/Guardian Role
We ask families to:
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Monitor student use of school and personal devices at home
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Talk with students about the impact of what they post, say, or share online
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Understand that behavior on personal devices or social media may still result in school consequences if it affects school safety or student well-being