Academic integrity means doing your own work, giving credit to sources, and using technology in ways that support learning rather than replacing it.
Expectations vary by grade level:
Grades 1–6: Students are generally expected to complete work on their own, avoid copying from others, and give appropriate credit when using ideas, images, or information from a source.
Grades 7–8: The same expectations apply. Additional guidelines related to tools such as writing assistants (like Grammarly), translation tools (like Google Translate), and generative AI (like ChatGPT or Gemini) are still being developed. At the moment they are not permitted for student devices/accounts. Families and students should refer to the assignment instructions or check with their teacher for the most up-to-date expectations for each class or assignment.
As policies & guidelines continue to evolve, this section will be updated with clearer guidance. In the meantime, teachers will communicate specific expectations for academic integrity and appropriate tool use for each class or assignment.
1) School devices, accounts, and internet access are provided to support learning. They are owned and managed by the district. This means that:
The device belongs to the school/district
The student account is managed by the district
Use of school devices and accounts should not be considered private
2) Activity on school devices and accounts is actively monitored while at school. Usage and data (both in-school and out-of-school) may be reviewed if needed to support student safety and ensure appropriate use.
3) Students are expected to use school technology in a responsible, respectful, and school-appropriate way. This includes:
Using devices for learning and school-related activities
Keeping personal information safe, including passwords
Being respectful and appropriate when communicating online
Following teacher and school guidelines for technology use
Please note that if a student is found to be using technology inappropriately, the student may be subject to disciplinary action, including temporary loss of device privileges and/or account access.
Families without internet access at home can receive a hotspot from the district to support learning at home. These devices are provided to help students access schoolwork and academic resources. This means that:
The hotspot is designed to work only with school-issued Chromebooks. It should not be used with personal phones, tablets, or other devices.
It is intended for schoolwork and educational use only.
It should be used during the school year and returned at the end of the year, unless the family has prior district approval to use the device for summer learning needs.
While using a hotspot, the district can (and does) monitor how much data is being used, but cannot see specific browsing activity. District chromebooks remain filtered, however, and browsing history is still saved on the device.
If a hotspot is not being utilized, or is being used inappropriately, the school may request that it be returned.
Student device, account, and internet data are managed by the school district to support learning and safety.
This means:
Activity on school devices and accounts is actively monitored while at school
Use of school-managed technology should not be considered private
Usage and data may be reviewed if needed to support safety or investigate concerns
Additionally, the district takes student data & privacy seriously. Student information is protected under district policy and state & federal law. As such, it is crucial that students use only their own accounts for schoolwork and only use approved tools and platforms.