​​​Digital Citizenship at the CBE

Digital citizenship is about using technology and participating in digital environments. It is key to helping our students learn to use available technology responsibly in the classroom and beyond. Our school has a Digital Citizenship Plan that is updated annually, addressing how we work to build a community where we live and work together as digital citizens.

Visit the CBE website to learn more about how we support students to develop online safety skills and be good digital citizens.

Personal Mobile Devices

Student personal mobile devices are limited or restricted at all schools, unless required for health or medical needs, to support specialized learning needs, and for educational purposes. Learn more about our BYOD (bring your own device) rules.

Web Filtering & Social Media

Inappropriate or unsafe content may be blocked to provide a safe environment: some content is blocked for all users, and other content may be suitable for older students but not for younger ones. Student access to known social media platforms is blocked on school networks and school devices for all grade levels.

Lakeshore School Admirable Use Policy 2024-2025 School Year

At Lakeshore School we will ensure the safety of all students by following the three principles of respect when working with educational technology. This will ensure that we are using digital information and technology resources in a responsible way:

1. Respect Yourself

  • Keep your CBE account passwords and other personal information private.
  • Tell your teacher or school administration if something on an electronic device makes you feel uncomfortable or is inappropriate.
  • Caring for a personally owned device is the responsibility of the owner.

2. Respect Others

  • Use appropriate language and communicate respectfully at all times.
  • Respect the property and the creative work of others.
  • Respect the rights of other people and ask for permission to record or post anything about them.
  • Protect and respect the personal information of others.
  • Use your time wisely when using technology during learning time.

3. Respect this Place

  • Leave all school equipment so that it is ready to be used by others.
  • In the school environment, use educational technology that supports learning and do so in consultation with your teacher.
  • Report any problems with technology equipment as soon as you seen them

Violation of the Calgary Board of Education and Lakeshore School Policy

If you do not follow this policy it may result in one or more of the following consequences:

  • Letter home
  • Restriction or loss of computer privileges; and/or
  • School based disciplinary consequences

Depending on the severity of inappropriate use, consequences will be determined by staff and the administrative team. Parents/Guardians will be notified. This Admirable Use Policy complements a number of Calgary Board of Education Administrative Regulations, including: AR1062 -- Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources, AR6047 – Vandalism and Damage to School Property, AR6005 – Student Code of Conduct, and AR6006 – Progressive Student Discipline. Read more on the CBE website.

Please note that Lakeshore is an “Away for the Day” School. Students are not permitted to be on their mobile devices during scheduled class times and devices must be kept in lockers. Teachers and staff may temporarily confiscate mobile devices with the intent on return to students or parents/guardians at an appropriate time. Further information about Personal Mobile Devices can be found on our school website.