FCS Student Responsible Use Policy

Friends' Central School encourages the use of technology to enhance and support student learning. Students need to exercise responsible behavior when using technology and understand that by using any device on campus or off campus you are expected to adhere to the community values.

FCS Students Should:

  • use technology only for approved academic purposes during class time
  • be responsible for all work done on their account and device. Thus, sharing passwords and devices is strongly discouraged. (NOTE: sharing with parents is encouraged!)
  • be aware of copyright, trademark and fair use law
  • only use school email for school/academic purposes
  • only take pictures, video, and audio of community members after permission is granted
  • check school email and LMS accounts daily

FCS Students Should Not:

  • attempt to harm, disable or remove data, devices or configurations
  • Impersonate another person online. This includes, but is not limited to: logging into an internet-based account as another person, posting material in the names of another person, or changing settings in another person's internet based account.

FCS Technology Use Policy

Online Usage Addendum

Online Learning

As members of the FCS Community, we will use technology responsibly by acting in a considerate, safe, and ethical manner. We understand the ethical use of technology extends beyond the school day and school property​. We will be mindful of how we present ourselves online and understand that our words have the power to affect others and our own safety. When communicating with one another online:


General Guidelines

  • We will treat our teachers and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.
  • We will be mindful of the environment around us should we choose to share our image and personal space during video meetings.
    • Asking, “What is in the background? What am I wearing? Will it be distracting to the online learning environment?”
  • We will avoid using sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost and our messages might be taken seriously or sound offensive.
  • We will not record others online or share their words/work on social media.
  • We will be careful with personal information.
  • We will not send confidential information via email.