Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy for

Tigard High Band and Orchestra Participants

Participants in the Tigard High School Band and Orchestra Programs are held to a high standard of personal conduct that includes but is not limited to the policies of the Tigard/Tualatin School District “Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook”, which states that Tigard High students have the right “to express themselves verbally, in writing (or) electronically… in such a way that they do not violate the rights of other individuals or groups,” and “to attend school in an atmosphere free of verbal assaults (and) ridicule.” THS students also have the responsibility “for the effects of their expressions on other individuals or groups. They must follow school policies. Verbal assaults… are prohibited.” 

To this end, it is the expectation that anyone connected to the Tigard High Band and Orchestra Programs (students, instructors, directors, Boosters, etc) will use electronic communication such as social networking forums (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X [formerly Twitter], etc.), emailing, texting, YouTube postings, etc. for only positive comments regarding Band and/or Orchestra, Band and/or Orchestra-related activities, and Band and/or Orchestra-related people (including fellow band and/or orchestra-mates, instructors, clinicians, other band and/or orchestra programs, judges, etc).