ACPS Watch is a dedicated forum created by and for the community of alumni, parents, students, and teachers. Our mission is to foster awareness and encourage constructive dialogue about the challenges facing our school division. By shining a light on areas where policies and procedures may be falling short, we aim to empower the community to come together and advocate for improvements. Rather than having this information in silos on social media, the whole community can benefit from community members’ knowledge and perspectives. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the quality education they deserve and that our school division continues to grow and thrive with the support and involvement of everyone. Join us in making a positive difference!

1. Respectful Communication

• Treat others with respect: Engage in discussions respectfully, avoiding personal attacks, name-calling, or derogatory language.
• Constructive Criticism: Critique ideas or policies, not people. Provide constructive feedback and solutions rather than just complaints.
• Civility: No hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal attribute.

2. Stay On-Topic

• Relevance: Ensure that your posts and comments are relevant to the discussion about the Alexandria Public School System. Off-topic posts may be removed.
• No Spam: Avoid posting advertisements, promotional content, or unrelated links.

3. Privacy and Confidentiality

• Personal Information: Do not share personal information about yourself or others, including students, teachers, or staff. Protect the privacy of all community members.
• No Doxxing: Sharing personal details of others without their consent is strictly prohibited.

4. Accuracy and Accountability

• Verify Information: Before sharing news or information, ensure it is accurate and from reliable sources. Misinformation can cause unnecessary panic or confusion.
• Citations: When referring to studies, statistics, or articles, provide proper citations or links to the sources.

5. Appropriate Content

• Language: Use appropriate language at all times. Offensive language or images are not allowed.
• Content Standards: Do not post content that is obscene, violent, or otherwise inappropriate for a school-related forum.

6. Reporting and Moderation

• Report Violations: If you see a post or comment that violates these guidelines, report it to the moderators.
• Moderation Actions: Moderators reserve the right to edit, delete, or move any content that does not comply with the guidelines. Repeat offenders may be banned.

7. Engagement and Participation

• Stay Informed: Regularly check for updates and announcements from the moderators or ACPSwatch.org.
• Positive Contributions: Aim to contribute positively to discussions. Share your experiences, ask questions, and provide helpful insights.

8. Legal Compliance

• Legal Boundaries: Do not engage in illegal activities or encourage others to do so. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, piracy, or defamation.
• Copyrights: Respect copyright laws. Do not post or share copyrighted material without proper permission or attribution.

9. Account Security

• Protect Your Account: Do not share your login information with others. If you suspect that your account has been compromised, contact the moderators immediately.

10. Appeals and Disputes

• Appeal Process: If you believe a moderation decision was unfair, you can appeal it by contacting the moderators privately.
• Dispute Resolution: Disputes between members should be resolved amicably, ideally with moderator assistance if needed.