Website Terms & Policies
This page outlines our digital policies and practices regarding your privacy, the terms of using our site, and our commitment to providing an accessible experience for all users.
I. Terms and Conditions of Website Use
Your use of this website is subject to the terms and conditions described below. By using any Weymouth Public Schools website, you agree to accept such terms and conditions.
Disclaimer
Weymouth Public Schools does not make any warranties or representations with respect to the content, quality, accuracy, or completeness of any information or materials contained on the Weymouth Public Schools website, including text, graphics, links, materials, and other items contained at this site.
Weymouth Public Schools retains the copyright to original material appearing herein, including photographs and/or other digitized media.
Weymouth Public Schools reserves the right to change the materials on this site at any time without notice.
Limitation of Liability
In no event will Weymouth Public Schools be liable for any claim for damages, whether direct, indirect, general, consequential, incidental, exemplary, or special, arising from the use of information, documents, files, or other data accessible on or through this web site, including but not limited to, claims arising out of or related to electronic access or the transmission of data or viruses. Further, Weymouth Public Schools will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including but not limited to loss of data or service interruptions.
Weymouth Public Schools shall not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or out-of-date information contained herein. Weymouth Public Schools provides all materials on this website “as is” and without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, accuracy, currency, reliability, omissions, or completeness.
The content of this website is subject to change without notice.
Links to Other Websites
Links to third-party websites on the Weymouth Public Schools sites are provided solely as a convenience to you. Weymouth Public Schools has not reviewed all of these third-party sites and does not control, nor is responsible, for any of these sites or their content. Thus, Weymouth Public Schools does not endorse or make any representations about them, or any information, software, or other products or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using them. If you decide to access any of the third-party sites linked to the Weymouth Public Schools web site, you do so entirely at your own risk.
Commercial Use Prohibited
This website and its contents are intended only for the individual, non-commercial use of website users. No user of this website may resell, republish, print, download, or copy any portion of this website or the contents for commercial use without the prior written consent of Weymouth Public Schools, except that reasonable copying or printing of its contents for educational, non-commercial use is permitted.
II. Privacy Policy
This site, www.weymouthschools.org, and related subsites are owned and operated by the Weymouth Public Schools (WPS). The privacy of our site visitors is important to us. This statement discloses the privacy practices for WeymouthSchools.org.
By using this website, you are agreeing to the collection and use of information in accordance with these practices.
Weymouth Public Schools gathers two types of information about its users via WeymouthSchools.org:
- Information our users provide voluntarily. This includes information collected when, for example, users subscribe to our Virtual Backpack, subscribe to district communications, or use a contact form on our website to communicate with district staff. This information that we collect will be used to identify you and/or communicate with you.
- Aggregated tracking data or log data. This is information collected via your browser and may include information such as your IP address, browser version, page views, and other statistics related to your site visit, which allow us to generate aggregated reports on site usage and user behavior in order to optimize our website for visitors.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that are used as an anonymous, unique identifier about your visit and are stored on your computer. These are sent to your browser from the site you’re visiting and are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Our website uses cookies to collect information about your site visit and to compile aggregate reports on site usage and user behavior. You may accept or refuse these cookies. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the website.
Third Parties
We may engage with third-party service providers to assist in providing web or communications services. For example, we use Google Analytics to analyze site usage and behavior. These third parties may have access to personal information in order to perform their assigned duties on our behalf. They are strictly prohibited from disclosing or using this information for any other purpose.
Security
WPS is committed to protecting your information through the use of secure collection, transmission, and storage methods. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure and reliable.
Other Websites
WeymouthSchools.org may contain links to other websites. We strongly advise you review the privacy policy of these websites as we are not responsible for the content nor the privacy practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children's Privacy
Per the Federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining parental consent.
Changes to These Practices
WPS may amend these practices at any time. We advise you to review this page periodically for any updates, which will be posted on this page.
If you have questions or concerns regarding these practices, please call 781-335-1460.
III. Accessibility Statement
Weymouth Public Schools is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability. We recognize the importance of accessible digital communication and are actively working to improve the usability and accessibility of our website for all members of our community.
Our website is designed to comply with Section 504 and Title II of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 requires that all electronic information and data be accessible to individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to information and communication. The district is actively working toward full alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and 2.1 Levels A and AA, in accordance with current accessibility requirements.
We regularly review and update our website to improve accessibility and provide an inclusive experience for all users.
Please note: some older content on our website is available in PDF format and may not fully meet current digital accessibility standards. We are in the process of converting these materials into accessible formats. If you need assistance accessing any document, please contact us at 781-335-1460, and we will be happy to provide an accessible version.
Reporting an Accessibility Issue
If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, we encourage you to report the issue to us. Please include the web address (URL) and a detailed description of the problem you encountered.
Weymouth Public Schools
781-335-1460
wps-communications@weymouthps.org
To contact us in writing, please send correspondence to:
Weymouth Public Schools
89 Middle Street
Weymouth, MA 02189