Rochester Catholic Schools is visible and connected with online and mobile platforms that include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. These online social media platforms are used for sharing content and information that is aligned with the vision and mission of the Rochester Catholic Schools system.
If you are looking to create a social media account on behalf of RCS, you must first meet with RCS Communications Specialist in the Department of Advancement to discuss the system's social media policies as well as strategy, goals, messaging, and best practices. Please email advancement@rcsmn.org to set up a meeting.
Social Media General Principles
These social media principles apply to all online and mobile platforms for sharing content and information, whether controlled by RCS or hosted by others, in which members of the RCS community engage in discussions or activities relating to RCS.
- All RCS branded social media accounts (pages, groups, etc.) must be administered by the RCS Department of Advancement.
- All use of social media must reflect the Christian ethics, values and teachings consistent with the mission and goals of RCS and the Roman Catholic Church.
- All use must be appropriate for promoting RCS’ activities or enabling and advancing student learning and will treat all people with dignity and respect.
- Any person, organization, or group wishing to use any Rochester Catholic Schools name, logo, mascot, or school seal on a social media account must obtain written consent from the RCS Director of Schools or RCS Marketing and Communication Specialist. RCS reserves the right to withdraw such consent at any time and demand that its logos and images be removed from any website, blog or social media page or account that is deemed by RCS, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate, and/or inconsistent with the mission of RCS and/or the Church
- Under no circumstances should a blog or social media post disclose private information about students, other individuals, organizations, or groups.
Inappropriate use will not be tolerated and may result in removal of posts, account suspension, account removal, or other appropriate legal remedy. Illegal activity will result in law enforcement notification, if necessary. RCS reserves the right to pursue any claims it may have at law or in equity due to violations of this policy.