Technology is a very important tool for your education as long as you know the difference on use it as a tool verses as a toy. Port St Lucie Public Schools takes the abuse of technology seriously as you saw in the Student Code of Conduct Technology Section (Section I3, pp 11 & 12). The county goes on to state:
Misuse of Telecommunication Services
Use of telecommunication devices or the School District’s computers or computer network services for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes or in support of such activities is prohibited and a violation of this Code. Illegal activities shall include all acts defined as illegal under local, state, or federal laws. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to, any act that violates or is inconsistent with the School District's mission, goals, policies, procedures, or curriculum. This also includes, but is not limited to, use for bullying or harassment or use that violates the Student Responsible Computer, Network, and Internet Use Policy set forth in this Code. Obscene activities include all acts that violate generally accepted social standards for use of a publicly
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owned and operated communication device. In cases of substantial disruption, such misconduct may be the basis for expulsion.
WARNING: The taking, possessing, disseminating, transferring, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, sexting, emailing, etc.), is a violation of School Board policy and may also constitute a crime under state and federal law. A wireless communications device containing obscene, pornographic, lewd, or other otherwise illegal images or photographs shall be confiscated until an investigation is concluded and may be permanently confiscated if found to be an instrument of or contain evidence of criminal misconduct. Any person possessing, taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs will be reported to law enforcement and other appropriate state or federal agencies, which may result in arrest and prosecution. In serious cases, an offense involving obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs may constitute a Level 4 offense.
Wireless Communications Devices:
A student may possess a wireless communications device while on school property or attending a school function, subject to the following limitations:
(a) Telecommunications devices may be utilized on school buses if the use of such devices is not disruptive, harassing, or inappropriate in nature. Telecommunications devices may not be used during school (from the beginning of classes through final dismissal), unless approval is granted by the Principal to allow use.
(b) During prohibited times, the device may not be displayed, held, used, activated, or manipulated in any way and must be stored in a pocket, pocketbook, backpack, device carrier, or other closed container.
(c) Any disruptive, harassing, or other inappropriate use of a wireless communications device while under the School Board’s jurisdiction, shall be cause for disciplinary action under this Code, including confiscation of the device as contraband and, in the event of repeated or serious misuse, loss of the privilege to possess such a device on school property or while attending a school function. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to: (1) activation, display, manipulation, or inappropriate storage during prohibited times; (2) texting, phoning, or web browsing during prohibited times; (3) taping conversations, music, or other audio at any time; (4) unauthorized photography or videography of any kind; and (5) any activity that could in any manner infringe upon the rights of other individuals, including but not limited to students, teachers, and staff members. The use of a wireless communications device shall be cause for disciplinary action and may result in criminal penalties if the device is used in a criminal act.
WARNING: School staff members are not responsible for damage, theft, or other loss of any confiscated personal property, including but not limited to confiscated wireless communications devices. Any confiscated personal property not reclaimed by the parent by the end of the school year will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of by the Principal.
Technology Resources:
How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation on a Mac How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation on a PC Animation (free) Online Storage for work (free) Live Binder (Class: PowerPoint's, Worksheets, Notes)
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