Samar Global High School recognizes the growing use of social networking platforms among students, staff, and the wider community. While these platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X/Twitter, Threads) offer valuable opportunities for communication and engagement, they also present challenges in safeguarding well-being and protecting the school’s reputation.
This policy provides guidelines for appropriate social media use, ensuring digital safety, maintaining professional conduct, and upholding the values of the school. It also outlines consequences of misuse and offers guidance to staff, students, and parents.
This policy aims to:
This policy applies to all stakeholders—students, teachers, staff, vendors, and parents—who use social networking platforms for any purpose connected to the school. It applies regardless of whether usage occurs on personal or school devices, or whether the content is shared during or outside of school hours.
Covered platforms include but are not limited to:
All users must also comply with existing school policies on conduct, bullying, safeguarding, and child protection.
All school-related use of social media, including class pages, official announcements, or event coverage, must:
Social networking applications must not be used to:
Violations may result in disciplinary action including suspension, dismissal, or police involvement in severe cases.
Any disclosure or suspicion of inappropriate use of social media by school staff or adults will be:
The school maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward cyberbullying. If an incident:
All stakeholders should discourage underage use of platforms such as Facebook (13+), and help enforce responsible digital conduct.
I understand that: