Chromebook Responsibilities & Expectations

Responsible Use

The Chromebook is one of many resources provided by the Camas School District that provides opportunities for learning and growth. With the privilege of access comes the responsibility of access. To make this transition successful for all, we ask that parents and students read through the policies and begin a discussion about best practices for individual homes.

Policies

Devices being issued are the property of the Camas School District and are being made available as a a tool for learning. As with other school equipment, the device must be used in a manner aligned with board, district and building policies.

Board Policies: Electronic Resources 

Secondary School Handbooks:

• Camas High School

• Hayes Freedom High School

• Discovery High School

• Liberty & Skyridge  Middle Schools

• Odyssey Middle School 

Inappropriate Use and Consequences

Actions that are in conflict with school and/or district codes of conduct will result in a consequence deemed appropriate.

Specific codes relating to technology include but are not limited to:

• Bullying Behavior- Such as harassment, discrimination or intimidation.

• Offensive Behavior- Including profanity, obscenities or otherwise offensive to a reasonable person

• Malicious Use- Including misrepresenting others, modifying files from another, accessing an account of another.

Expectations

• Be Prepared- Bring the device to school each day with a full battery charge.

• Be a mindful digital citizen- Files, including communication and collaboration, must be consistent with school policies and copyright laws. Be sure to communicate responsibly. Don't share your passwords with others, and refrain from logging in as another user.

• Take care of the device- Use the case provided. Keep the device away from foods, liquids and refrain from adding stickers. Do not leave your device unattended or close the device with items inside.

• Keep the integrity of the device- Specific software and system configurations are intended for student safety. Do not alter district settings or software.

• Return in good condition- Devices are to be returned to the district when the three year cycle is complete or upon withdrawal or transfer. The device must be in a working and reasonable condition and include original peripherals (ie. case and charger).

Will paper assignments become obsolete?

We can't say that we'll do away with paper tasks, but we can say we will continue to choose the best tool for the job. As we are beginning to see a natural decline in paper-based task we are seeing cost savings from using less ink, toner, and paper. That’s good news for the environment. However, the biggest significance is the new opportunities made available with online assignments, such as real time collaboration, ease of peer and teacher feedback as well as multimedia learning.

Will unsafe or inappropriate websites be filtered on the devices?

We do our best to ensure your child’s online experience is safe. Each student that uses their school account and district provided device will be filtered, regardless if they are on or off campus. Our web filters are configured to block inappropriate content as required by law.

While filtering software continues to improve, the best filter is adult guidance. It is best practice to have students work in communal areas at home and at school. Find out more in our Tips and Resources for Families section.

What happens if students have been visiting inappropriate websites?

While we have a filter in place, some websites are not blocked or are able to bypass our filters. Parents are encouraged to randomly check the browsing history of student Chromebooks on a regular basis.  If you discover any inappropriate web activity, please contact your child’s teacher, building principal or associate principal. Inappropriate web browsing (obscene, violent or harassing) is a violation of the district’s Authorized Use Policy and may result in disciplinary action.

How can you prevent student copying and/or plagiarism?

This has been an issue that is much older than the invention of the Chromebook. Along with teaching citizenship skills, we utilize software systems which aide in the discovery of plagiarism.