| Riverside Local School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
2520.01 - COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED FILMS/VIDEOS
Before showing any video, the teacher should have viewed same in its entirety and be able to explain how it correlates to the instructional goals within the course of study or how it is to be used for incentive or reward purposes.
Guidelines for age appropriateness based on the movie industry rating system:
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G |
General audience, all ages admitted. This is a film which, in the judgment of the Rating Board, contains no material which would be objectionable or embarrassing for audiences of any age. A G-rated motion picture is not by definition a "children’s" film, but it is a film, which is considered generally acceptable for the entire family. |
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PG |
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children under twelve (12). |
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PG - 13 |
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some materials may be inappropriate for children under thirteen (13). |
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R |
Restricted, under seventeen (17). Adult in theme and treatment. Should be viewed with an adult for discussion. |
Videos/films used in the District requires parental permission according to the following guidelines:
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Elementary |
G |
No permission required |
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PG |
Not to be shown K -4 |
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No permission required 5-6 |
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PG-13 & R |
Not to be shown |
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Junior High |
G |
No permission required |
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PG |
No permission required |
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PG - 13 |
To be shown only with review and approval of Faculty Committee-Requires parental permission* |
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R |
To be shown only with review and approval of Faculty Committee-Requires parental permission* |
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High School |
G |
No permission required |
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PG |
No permission required |
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PG - 13 |
No permission required |
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R |
To be shown only with review and approval of Faculty Committee-Requires parental permission* |
* A parent/guardian must sign a written statement approving these types of videos.
Adopted 10/17/02