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Text Box: Students today have access to unlimited information and communication through the utilization of the internet and cell phones. This technology has enabled educators as well as parents to offer a vast library of information which promotes educational excellence as well as communication during school hours. The administration does not permit cell phone use or inappropriate online behavior in the context of our school setting. Cell phones must not be turned on at any time during school hours and computer usage by students is closely monitored. Although we can control how technologies are utilized here at school, we cannot control how these technologies are used after school hours. Many parents may even question how this concern is becoming a school issue. Many times a student may make a serious threat to another student through the use of the internet or cell phone texting. Once a threat is proven to be evident in writing and that threat causes a student to feel intimidated or fearful for their own well being at school, then it becomes a school issue. It is referred to as the commonly used term “cyber bullying.” Cyber bullying can occur on the internet through MSN, Myspace or any page on which students can post comments and communicate with one another. Comments that are cruel, vicious or threatening many times disrupt the school environment and interfere with the educational process. Therefore, the

Text Box: school must become involved to handle this as a disciplinary offense. What many parents may not be aware of are the serious legal ramifications which arise out of the result of sending a threatening text or inappropriate internet communication. Students sending threatening messages need to realize that anything transmitted through internet or cell phone can be saved, retrieved and used against the sender as proof for prosecution by authorities. This is an unfortunate aspect for students who do no cyber bullying or harassment. This is also beyond the realm of the school administration which means that once a student makes a threat in writing, they could be dealing with consequences resulting in legal actions against the student. With this in mind, many parents may want to investigate their child’s online activities as well as text phone messages. The administration makes every effort to inform parents about any damaging online activity that may be occurring. Please inform the school of any problems which may arise at school through inappropriate technology use, and set aside time to monitor computer or cell phone activities with your child. Jimmy May Melinda Miller Principal Asst. Principal

Text Box: John and Erin Brewster met at Carson-Newman College where they both received their Bachelors in Education. After college they married and both taught in Hamblen County, Tennessee for a year. They taught in White County, Tennessee, for three years. This is their first year in John’s hometown of Oneida. They are so happy to be here and so glad to be at home. John currently teaches PE at Oneida Middle School and Drivers Education at the high school. He is also a high school assistant football coach, coaching offensive line, defensive backs,

Text Box: and special teams. Erin is currently teaching math, English, and economics at the high school. She is a busy and wonderful mother to their 3 1/2 year old son, Brady. They are expecting their second child, a baby girl, in March.

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