This Terms and Conditions policy is designed to balance the educational needs of high school students with the safety and professional standards required for online learning.

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Online Communications: Terms and Conditions

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By enrolling in and accessing the Online Communications course, students and their legal guardians agree to abide by the following terms. These guidelines ensure a productive, safe, and respectful digital learning environment.

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2. Code of Conduct (Netiquette)

Students are expected to maintain a professional demeanor in all digital interactions.

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• Respectful Dialogue: Bullying, harassment, or the use of hate speech in forums, video calls, or chats will result in immediate disciplinary action.

• Constructive Feedback: When critiquing peer work, students must remain objective and supportive.

• Appropriate Content: All shared media (images, links, or videos) must be school-appropriate and relevant to the curriculum.

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3. Academic Integrity

Authenticity is the cornerstone of effective communication.

• Originality: All assignments must be the student’s own work.

• AI Policy: Unless explicitly instructed for a specific lesson, the use of generative AI to write essays or scripts is prohibited.

• Plagiarism: Proper citation is required for all external sources using MLA or APA format.

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4. Privacy and Security

To protect the privacy of all participants, the following rules apply:

• Credential Safety: Students may not share login information or passwords with anyone.

• Recording Prohibitions: Students are strictly prohibited from recording, taking screenshots, or sharing images of classmates or instructors during live sessions without express written consent.

• Data Handling: Any personal data shared during class exercises must be treated as confidential.

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5. Attendance and Participation

• Live Sessions: Students are expected to be on time for synchronous meetings. Cameras should be on when possible to facilitate non-verbal communication, unless a waiver has been granted.

• Deadlines: Technical issues (e.g., "my internet went out") are generally not accepted as excuses for late work unless reported to the instructor immediately via an alternative method.

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6. Intellectual Property

• Course Materials: All lectures, slides, and handouts are the intellectual property of the instructor/school and may not be distributed externally.

• Student Work: By submitting assignments, students grant the instructor permission to share their work within the class context for peer review and educational modeling.

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7. Cancellation Policy

Course registration fee is nonrefundable within 72 hours of the first day of class.