Social Media/Phone Policies

 

At Incarnate Word Academy, we value open communication and engagement through our social media channels, which include platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. We appreciate public interaction regarding the content we share; however, please note the following guidelines:

• We do not endorse the opinions or comments posted by followers and users.
• We reserve the right to delete comments and block users who violate our community guidelines. Comments that may be deleted include:
  • Duplicate posts
  • Inappropriate or threatening comments
  • Personal attacks or unsubstantiated claims
  • Potentially libelous statements
  • Spam, advertisements, or hyperlinks promoting products or services
  • Off-topic comments (questions unrelated to a post can be directed to the Director of Communications)
  • Support or opposition to political posts of any kind
  • Content that discriminates based on protected categories such as race, religion, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity
  • Content that may infringe upon copyright or third-party rights
  • Publishing private or personal information without consent
• Content Ownership: Individuals posting photos or content affirm that they have either created/taken the content themselves or obtained necessary permissions from relevant third parties.
• Policy Amendments: This policy is subject to updates and modifications at any time.

Thank you for being part of our community and for adhering to these guidelines to ensure respectful and constructive interactions on our social media platforms.

CELL PHONE AND APPLE (TECH) WATCHES / Any Technologically Portable Device

Cell phones are a distraction to the learning environment and may only be used before school, after school, and between classes. During the school day, students must place phones and smartwatches in the designated area in each homeroom, classroom, and Open Lab; during lunch, phones must remain in backpacks and may not be seen or heard. Students may not take phones to the restroom during class or Open Lab; the phone remains in the classroom or with the teacher/supervisor. Inappropriate use will result in confiscation and delivery to the Assistant Principal; to retrieve the phone, the student must pay a $25 fine or serve two detentions, with each subsequent confiscation increasing the fine by $25 and doubling the number of detentions. Photos or videos may not be taken during school hours without permission; devices may not be out in any class or Open Lab without teacher approval; music is not permitted without teacher approval; earbuds/AirPods may not be worn in class or Open Lab without teacher approval; and headphones are not to be used at any time during the school day.