The use of the Internet and telecommunications is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Be polite and use appropriate language. Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and the pursuit of appropriate disciplinary or legal action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or any other telecommunications systems. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. (IJNDB)
Students are not permitted to use cell phones, wireless headphones, earbuds or personal electronic devices (other than the school issued laptop) in the building during school hours except in the cell phone zone at lunch (food court). All emergency communications must be made through the main office. A courtesy telephone will be made available to any student who needs to call home. Students who don’t comply with staff requests to put cell phones away may have their cell phones confiscated and brought to the appropriate administrator.
Pictures or videos of students or staff will not be taken or posted on any media site while in school. The taking or distribution of inappropriate pictures and videos may result in disciplinary action and/or police involvement.
Administrators may search cell phones if there is suspicion of violation of school policy. Any refusal or inappropriate responses exhibited by students who resist turning over their cell phone when requested by a staff member may result in further disciplinary action.
The laptop, charger and carrying case issued to each student are the property of the Augusta School District. The laptops are assigned to the student and his/her family. Teachers will have control to oversee student computer use. At any time a teacher may monitor a student's computer activity, assist a student, or take appropriate disciplinary action for misuse of the computers. Participating in the laptop program is a privilege, not a right. This privilege can be revoked, resulting in the loss of the laptop. This project is about teaching and learning, not about the computer. The laptop is an educational tool that will allow access to valuable resources and learning experiences. The laptops should be in a student’s possession or locked in a secure location at all times.
Once the laptop is issued to the student and his/her family, they are responsible for it at all times.
The laptop should only be used within a classroom setting or at home, if allowed.
NEVER use the laptop on the bus, while in transit, or before/during/after practices, games, and other extracurricular activities.
Do not put the laptop in a backpack. It is more likely to get damaged there.
DO NOT physically mark up the laptop or its storage case.
The computer should remain clean at all times and appear to be brand new. (No writing, stickers, etc.) Keep all food and drinks away from the computer.
To keep the screen clean, do not touch it with your fingers. Protect the computer from the weather – heat or cold.
The student is the only designated user of his/her laptop. Never share or swap the laptop with others. Keep passwords confidential. Any inappropriate use or damage of laptops by any student should be reported immediately to a teacher, teacher leader, or administrator.
Students should not be downloading any non-approved programs/software/apps on the school laptops.
The laptops should never be left unattended (during lunch, in the locker room, after school - before, during, or after extracurricular activities, etc.).
Any inappropriate use of computers, as outlined in the Augusta School Department’s Appropriate Use Policy, will result in the loss of laptop privileges and the loss of access to all computer resources in Augusta schools. The period of time a student’s privileges are suspended will be determined by the Cony Administration. Severe incidents of misuse will result in the immediate loss of all computer privileges and use of the laptop. Any student engaged in reckless behavior must be reported immediately. Reckless behavior may place a student at risk of injury or potentially result in damage to school property.
The Augusta School Department's Acceptable Use Policy should be followed at all times. Computer use, network access and Internet privileges will only be granted after a student and his/her parent/guardian have signed the form to acknowledge that they have read it. If a student is "accidentally" linked to an inappropriate website, the student should report it immediately. Please close the site but note the date and time of this accident. Any pattern of misuse with regard to visiting inappropriate Internet sites will result in the student’s Internet privileges being revoked and will be subject to further discipline.
Offenses such as misusing and/or damaging the laptops, creating inappropriate documents, accessing inappropriate websites, downloading non-educational programs, games, or pictures without permission, misusing email, or accessing chat rooms may result in consequences. The consequences may range from loss of the laptop or Internet use for one week to indefinitely and will be determined by the school administration.
Students who need to do research or use any library resources have unlimited access to the library.
Students may do only school-related work on the computers - no games may be played.
Food or beverages are not permitted.
Students are expected to be considerate of others, i.e. pick up after themselves, be quiet, three (3) students to a table.
Students who disturb others and do not follow library procedures will lose library privileges.
The library staff is pleased to assist students with any questions or research needs. Before a student is allowed to use laptops and internet services, the student and the student’s parent/guardian must sign and return the Computer/Internet access acknowledgement.