PersonalizedLearning16.mp4I understand that I am being issued Chromebook to enhance my educational experience; it will be in my possession for use at and away from school.
I understand that I am responsible for the equipment issued to me. I will care for the equipment in such a manner as to prevent loss, damage, or theft to the best of my ability. I further understand that:
I will take care of my Chromebook.
I will never leave the Chromebook unattended.
I will never loan out my Chromebook to other individuals.
I will never log on as someone other than myself.
I will know where my Chromebook is at all times.
I will charge my Chromebook's battery daily.
I will keep food and beverages away from my Chromebook since they may cause damage to the device.
I will not disassemble any part of my Chromebook or attempt any repairs.
I will protect my Chromebook by only carrying it while in the case provided.
I will use my Chromebook in ways that are appropriate, meet Greenville County Schools and Paris Elementary School expectations, and are educational.
I will not place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on the Chromebook or case.
I will not deface the serial number Chromebook sticker on any Chromebook.
I understand that my Chromebook is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the property of the Greenville County Schools.
I will follow the policies outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy and Responsible Use Procedures while at school, as well as outside the school day.
I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse.
I agree to return the Chromebook, case and power cords in good working condition.
I will be a proactive digital citizen when using my Chromebook.
I understand that my use of the Chromebook is subject to all applicable District policies and regulations, including but not limited to the Greenville County Schools Acceptable Use Policy, as well any applicable provisions of the Student Handbook and any individual building policies and procedures.
Greenville County School District encourages students to use a variety of technologies to enhance their learning. To ensure the privacy and safety of our students, and to protect data and our resources, we ask parents and students to become familiar with policy and regulations that have been established for technology use in the district. The district's Acceptable Use Policy is available HERE (search for Board Policy and Administrative Rule "EFE").
Misuse of Chromebooks has the potential to earn disciplinary consequences such as, but not limited to, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, In-School Suspensions, and Out-of-School Suspensions, as well as loss of Chromebook privileges.
PES Tech Procedures & Expectations.pdfStudents are strictly prohibited from the following actions while using their Chromebook (Paris Elementary School reserves the right to modify this list at any time.):
Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials.
Any action that violates an applicable existing or future Board policy and any applicable laws.
Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, or obscene.
Use of chat rooms.
Instant messaging services.
Personalized decorating of Chromebook with stickers or decals.
Changing of Chromebook settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc.)
Spamming-Sending mass or inappropriate emails.
Using the internet to access personal (non-school related) accounts - i.e. non-school provided e-mail accounts (yahoo, hotmail), facebook, other social media sites, etc.
Gaining access to other student’s accounts, files, and/or data.
Use of the school’s Internet/E-mail accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity.
Sending anonymous or misleading communications for any inappropriate purpose via any means.
Students are not allowed to give out personal information. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up internet accounts including those necessary for chat rooms, Ebay, email, etc.
Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior.
Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software or data, including, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses or computer programs that can infiltrate computer systems and/or damage software components) of school equipment will not be allowed.
Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or otherwise intended to harass or demean recipients.
Bypassing the Greenville County Schools web filter through a web proxy.