As well, please note that Ellison Elementary upholds and promotes the BC Human Rights Code – respecting the right of all those in accordance with the law – prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry,place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation – in our school environment.
Responsible Student Use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks
The purpose of using network services and digital technologies while in educational settings is to engage in responsible educational activities. Therefore, the use of personal technology devices, school technologies, and district network services requires students to abide by the school’s Code of Conduct and procedures, as well as Central Okanagan Public Schools Policy 486: Student Use of Network Services and Digital Technologies.
Some examples of responsible use with district and personal devices include the following:
Act responsibly when accessing technology and district networks, including the Internet in their school.
Use technology equipment and property according to all applicable rules and with care and respect.
Engage in appropriate use as directed by school staff.
Respect the safety and privacy of self and others and do not provide personal contact information about themselves or other students.
Treat others with respect and kindness when using digital devices and network services.
Respect resource limits of the network services and do not engage in activities that jeopardize the integrity, security or performance of the network.
Understand the importance of privacy and security and take all reasonable precautions when accessing network services and digital technologies.
The use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks is a privilege and usage may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. If at any point, students' use of technology negatively impacts the learning, safety, and/or well-being of themselves or others, schools may intervene and issue consequences in relation to the outlined school code of conduct and district policy. In report of illegal, dangerous acts, or worrisome behaviour, the school reserves the right to search student technology. Schools will also not be held responsible for any misplaced, lost, stolen, or broken items brought to school by students.
