Technology

Personal Electronic Devices

Student use of a personal electronic device is prohibited from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of regular instructional hours. “Personal Electronic Device” (PED) means any portable, electronically powered device that is capable of:

• Making and receiving calls; or
• Making and receiving text messages; or
• Accessing the internet independently from the school’s network infrastructure.

These devices include smartphones, flip phones, tablets, e-readers, smartwatches, smart glasses, and any other personal web-capable device, as well as the headphones and/or earbuds connected to those devices. This policy does not apply to laptop computers or other devices required to support academic activities.

Students may keep personal electronic devices in lockers, backpacks, or classroom pouches during regular instructional hours.

Board Policy JFCEB

Internet Use

Internet access is available for students at CHS. With this privilege comes the responsibility to follow CHS guidelines when accessing the Internet at CHS. Electronic tampering such as keying profane/obscene language, using pornographic sites or information, willfully deleting files, changing computer passwords or default settings, and downloading inappropriate materials is prohibited. School officials actively monitor computer use at CHS.

Cyberbullying

Corvallis High School is committed to providing a positive and productive learning environment. No form of cyberbullying by students will be tolerated at CHS. Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio, or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses, or is otherwise intended to harm, insult, or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated, or hostile and unwanted manner under a person’s true or false identity. In addition, any communication of this form which disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environment may also be considered cyberbullying.