• Students will be responsible for having a fully charged Chromebook.

• Students will protect the device from damage or defacement.

• Students will practice responsible digital citizenship at all times.

• Students will never leave their Chromebooks unattended.

• Students will save all work on Google Drive. Local files can not be retrieved if the device is damaged or stolen.

• Students will not connect personal accounts (such as iTunes) to the device.

• Students will not download or access inappropriate material at school or when taken home.

• Students will never give their login information to other students.

• Students must remember that if they give their device to others to use, the student is responsible for any content viewed on the device, any material downloaded and any damage that may occur while it is out of their possession.

The 7 Habits of Digital Citizens

Habit 1 - Be Proactive - You’re in Charge

• I will post and view information that is appropriate.

• I will not visit sites that are inappropriate.

• I will use my device for learning.

• I will never publish personal details of my life online.

• I will always lock or shut down and secure my device.

• I will never share my passwords with others.

Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind - Have a Plan

• I will have a plan and set goals for how to use technology responsibly.

Habit 3 - Put First Things First - Work First, Then Play

• I will stay on task and remember that technology is a learning tool.

Habit 4 - Think Win-Win - Everyone Can Win

• I will use my online “voice” (posting comments, blogs, etc.) to build others up and not tear them down.

Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood - Listen Before You Talk

• I will never publish personal details of myself or others online.

• I will not bully or harass other people online.

• I will be a good digital citizen and report cyberbullying to an adult.

• I will talk to an adult anytime something online makes me uncomfortable.

Habit 6 - Synergize - Together is Better

• I will respect and protect others at all times.

• I will work with others without plagiarizing, copying, or putting down others’ ideas.

Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw - Balance Feels Best

• I will balance technology with taking care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.