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.
Appeals Policy.pdf
Responsible Student Use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks
Student use of personal digital devices (any device used to communicate and/or access the internet), school technology, and district networks at school is for educational purposes.
Students must 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.
Students will:
· Secure, power off and store personal digital devices during instructional (i.e. class time) and non-instructional time (i.e. breaks/lunch) at Elementary schools unless instructed by the Principal or school staff;
· Use personal digital devices during instructional time for instructional purposes and digital literacy skills as instructed by the Principal or school staff;
· Ensure personal digital devices are not used in areas where privacy is expected, such as restrooms and change rooms;
· Be permitted to use personal digital devices to support accessibility, accommodations, medical and health needs;
· Always take precautions to ensure online safety, privacy, and security;
· Treat others with respect and kindness when using digital devices and district network services;
· Always use digital devices and district network services responsibly and with academic integrity.
Schools will ensure that all students have equitable and developmentally appropriate access to technology to meet curricular requirements. Students are not required to have their own personal digital device or cellphone at school.
The use of personal digital devices, school technology, and district networks is a privilege. Staff may revoke a student’s access to devices because of inappropriate student conduct.
Violations of the school code of conduct could result in appropriate restorative processes or disciplinary actions including suspension and police intervention.