Empowered Use Statement

Dwight School’s mission statement, in part, says that “we develop inquisitive, informed, self-aware, and ethical citizens who will build a better world.” To that end, the School expects that students will participate in active and engaged citizenship in the digital world.

As Dwight continues to refine and reshape the ways in which its students engage with the world around them via technology, the School is shifting its focus from “acceptable use” to “empowered use.” The School wants students to find their voice online as a means to creating a positive digital footprint that speaks to their work as a Dwight student. Students are expected to have respect for themselves and for others as they appropriately use the digital resources that are available to them to become responsible creators, as well as consumers, of all forms of digital media.

Dwight School’s computer network, facilities, and resources are intended for educational purposes and support of the school’s mission. The use of these resources is a privilege that comes with certain responsibilities. In order to use Dwight computing resources, you must agree to abide by what the School considers to be appropriate behavior, including – but not limited to – the policy statements that are applicable to all Dwight students, faculty, staff, and guests using school-owned or privately-owned computers in the school.

Additionally, students in grades 1-12 are part of the school’s 1:1 learning initiative, which provides each student in grades 1-2 an Apple iPad and each student in grades 3-4 a Chromebook, and grades 5-12 a MacBook computer. The School expects that all technology related to the 1:1 learning initiative be used in the same manner as in-school resources, regardless of where it is being used.