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Social Media

Fort Morgan High School recognizes and supports its students’ rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association, including the use of social networks. In this context, however, each program must remember that being involved at FMHS is a privilege, not a right. As a student you represent the high school and are expected to portray yourself, your program, and the high school in a positive manner always. Guidelines If you participate on a social networking site, you must keep the following guidance in mind:

  • Everything you post is public information - any text or photo placed online is completely out of your control the moment it is placed online - even if you limit access to your site. Information may be accessible even after your remove it.
  • Limit information about your whereabouts or plans to minimize the potential of being stalked, assaulted, or the victim of other criminal activity.
  • What you post may affect your future. Many employers and school admissions officers review social networking sites as part of their overall evaluation of an applicant. Carefully consider how you want people to perceive you before you give them a chance to misinterpret your information.
  • Like comments made in person, the Athletics/Activities Department will not tolerate disrespectful comments and behavior online, such as:
    • Derogatory or defamatory language
    • Comments that create a danger to the safety of another person or that constitute a credible threat of serious physical or emotional injury to another person.
    • Comments or photos that describe or depict unlawful assault, abuse, hazing, harassment, or discrimination; selling, possessing, or using controlled substance; or any other illegal or prohibited conduct, including violating FMHS’s policy on Prohibited Harassment and Discrimination.

Participants at FMHS are required to abide by rules set forth in these guidelines. The failure to do so will be considered a violation of the FMHS Athletic/Activities Handbook. The violation may result in disciplinary action by the activities/athletics department and the campus. 

  • 1st Offense - Parent meeting with the head coach/club advisor. Consequences will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and may include suspension or dismissal from the team or athletic activities.
  • 2nd Offense – Parent meeting with the head coach/club advisor and the campus Athletic/Activities Director. Consequences will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and may include suspension or dismissal from the team or athletic activities.
  • 3rd Offense – Parent meeting with the head coach and Athletic/Activities Director. Consequences will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and may include suspension or dismissal from the team or athletic activities.