Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School!
Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School! Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School!
are used properly. Failure to follow the laptops rules will result in disciplinary action and possible lossof laptop privileges.1. I will use electronic information resources only for education research purposes, and only, as thosepurposes are consistent with the curriculum and educational objectives of CREC.2. I will use electronic information resources in a responsible, ethical and legal manner at all times.3. I will use electronic information resources only with the permission of the supervising teacher orstaff member.4. I will be considerate of other electronic information users and their privacy and I will use polite andappropriate language at all times while accessing and using these resources.5. I will not give out any personal information about myself or anyone else while using these resourcesunless approved by the instructor monitoring the use of their resources.6. I will not give out my password nor attempt to learn someone else’s.7. I will not knowingly degrade or disrupt electronic information resources, services or equipment, andI understand that such activity may be considered to be a crime and includes, for example, tamperingwith computer hardware and software, vandalizing or modifying data without permission, invokingcomputer viruses, attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized networks or networkservices.8. I will report all security problems I identify while using these resources to my teacher or to theschool staff member who is monitoring my use of these resources.9. I will act responsibly at all times and will avoid all other activities that are considered to beinappropriate in the regular school environment.10. I am aware that the inappropriate use of these resources can be a violation of local, state and federallaws and that I may be prosecuted for violating those laws.11. I will not use other person’s information as my own. I will always give credit to the original creatorsof the information I find online.12. I will abide by all copyright laws and will seek assistance if a question arises.SEXUAL HARASSMENT, HAZING, BULLYINGSexual Harassment (CREC schools policy 5145.51)Sexual harassment will not be tolerated among students of the school district. It is the policy of the Board ofEducation that any form of sexual harassment is forbidden whether by students, supervisory ornon-supervisory personnel, individuals under contract, or volunteers subject to the control of the Board.Students are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and courteous to employees, tofellow students and to the public.Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal or physical,including, but not limited to, insulting or degrading sexual remarks or conduct; threats or suggestions that astudent's submission to or rejection of unwelcome conduct will in any way influence a decision regardingthat student, or conduct of a sexual nature which substantially interferes with the student's learning, orcreates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment, such as the display in the educationalsetting of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.Sexual harassment has been clearly established as a form of sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment isdefined as follows: Touching Verbal comments Sexual name calling Sexual rumors Pulling at clothes Gestures Leers Jokes/cartoons/pictures Inappropriate statements of a sexual nature Inappropriate public display of affection- 16 -
Sexual harassment is forbidden and will not be tolerated. It is our policy to maintain a learningenvironment free from sexual harassment, insults, and intimidation. Evidence of reprisal against acomplainant or witness shall be viewed as a violation of this policy.Any student who believes he or she has been subject to sexual harassment should report the incidentimmediately to his or her school principal, associate principal, or guidance counselor. Two Rivers willrespect the confidentiality rights of the complainant and the individual(s) against whom the complaint hasbeen filed as much as possible given the necessity to investigate allegations and take disciplinary actionwhen sexual harassment has occurred. If a student is found to have engaged in sexual harassment they willbe subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school, and/or referral tolegal authorities for prosecution as judged appropriate on a case-by-case basis.Hazing"Hazing" is defined as committing an act against a student, or coercing a student into committing an act,that creates a risk of harm to a person, in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with astudent organization, or for any other purpose. The term hazing includes, but is not limited to: Any type of physical brutality, sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, confinement in arestricted area, calisthenics, or other activity that subjects the student to risk of harm or thatadversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of hazing or any person with knowledge or beliefor conduct which may constitute hazing shall report the alleged acts immediately to a schooladministrator.Bullying (CREC Schools Policy 5131.911)RATIONALE: The purpose of the policy on bullying is to promote consistency of approach and tocreate a climate in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable. Attitudes and practices cancontribute to bullying, to lower levels of confidence, self-esteem, and lack of achievement.AIMS: The anti-bullying program within the CREC schools seeks to accomplish the following goals: To promote a secure and happy environment free from threat, harassment, and any type ofbullying behavior. To take positive action to prevent bullying from occurring. To inform parents and students of the school's expectations and to foster a productive- 17 -partnership, which helps to maintain a bully-free environment.Make staff aware of their role in fostering the knowledge and attitudes, which will be required toachieve the above aims.DEFINITION OF BULLYING: Bullying as defined by Connecticut statue is "any overt acts by astudent or a group of students directed against another student with the intent to ridicule, harass,humiliate, or intimidate the other student while on school grounds or at a school sponsored activity, oron a school bus, which acts are committed more than once against any student during the school year." Itcan also be defined as repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others, perpetrated byindividuals or groups. Bullying takes many forms and can include many different behaviors, such as butnot limited to:1. physical violence and attacks2. verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs including ethnically-based and gender-basedverbal put-downs3. threats and intimidation4. extortion or stealing of money and/or possessions5. exclusion from peer groups within the school
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are used properly. Failure to follow the laptops rules will result in disciplinary action and possible lossof laptop privileges.1. I will use electronic information resources only for education research purposes, and only, as thosepurposes are consistent with the curriculum and educational objectives of CREC.2. I will use electronic information resources in a responsible, ethical and legal manner at all times.3. I will use electronic information resources only with the permission of the supervising teacher orstaff member.4. I will be considerate of other electronic information users and their privacy and I will use polite andappropriate language at all times while accessing and using these resources.5. I will not give out any personal information about myself or anyone else while using these resourcesunless approved by the instructor monitoring the use of their resources.6. I will not give out my password nor attempt to learn someone else’s.7. I will not knowingly degrade or disrupt electronic information resources, services or equipment, andI understand that such activity may be considered to be a crime and includes, for example, tamperingwith computer hardware and software, vandalizing or modifying data without permission, invokingcomputer viruses, attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized networks or networkservices.8. I will report all security problems I identify while using these resources to my teacher or to theschool staff member who is monitoring my use of these resources.9. I will act responsibly at all times and will avoid all other activities that are considered to beinappropriate in the regular school environment.10. I am aware that the inappropriate use of these resources can be a violation of local, state and federallaws and that I may be prosecuted for violating those laws.11. I will not use other person’s information as my own. I will always give credit to the original creatorsof the information I find online.12. I will abide by all copyright laws and will seek assistance if a question arises.SEXUAL HARASSMENT, HAZING, BULLYINGSexual Harassment (CREC schools policy 5145.51)Sexual harassment will not be tolerated among students of the school district. It is the policy of the Board ofEducation that any form of sexual harassment is forbidden whether by students, supervisory ornon-supervisory personnel, individuals under contract, or volunteers subject to the control of the Board.Students are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and courteous to employees, tofellow students and to the public.Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal or physical,including, but not limited to, insulting or degrading sexual remarks or conduct; threats or suggestions that astudent's submission to or rejection of unwelcome conduct will in any way influence a decision regardingthat student, or conduct of a sexual nature which substantially interferes with the student's learning, orcreates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment, such as the display in the educationalsetting of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.Sexual harassment has been clearly established as a form of sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment isdefined as follows: Touching Verbal comments Sexual name calling Sexual rumors Pulling at clothes Gestures Leers Jokes/cartoons/pictures Inappropriate statements of a sexual nature Inappropriate public display of affection- 16 -