Parent Digital Safety Course
Digital Safety promotes responsible use of digital devices. Parents/guardians are encouraged to model positive behavior, routinely monitor students' use, and hold students accountable for behaviors at home.
To receive a Chromebook, parents/guardians must complete this Digital Safety course, confirm completion, and return the required paperwork to their campus.
Acceptable Use Policy
Please review the information below. You will be required to sign a copy of the Acceptable Use Policy in order for your student to receive a Chromebook.
The Houston ISD Acceptable Use Policy provides guidelines for how students, parents, and teachers should interact with the internet and their devices.
Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School is a Verizon Innovative Learning Schools campus that provides access to Chromebooks for on and off campus use in addition to other technology equipment. In order for students to use HISD devices and accounts (both on and off campus), we require all students to comply with our technology policies.
Internet Safety
Houston Independent School District has adopted an Acceptable Use Policy that maintains compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures that the privacy of student records is protected. Access to these records is restricted through the use of usernames and passwords.
Acceptable Actions
Students are expected to follow network etiquette at all times. This includes being courteous to others, not using profanity, keeping login information private, and letting an adult know if something inappropriate happens.
Unacceptable Actions
Students are not allowed to use district-owned devices in a manner that causes harm to others, damages the device, violates copyright laws, or sends potentially harmful data/information to others.
Penalties for Improper Use
The HISD Code of Conduct outlines the possible consequences for violating these rules. Consequences may range from campus disciplinary actions to legal action as determined by the level of misconduct.
Digital Footprints
Private and Personal Information
Getting to Know your Chromebook
The Chromebook is a web-based device that uses the Google Chrome operating system and Google Drive for cloud based storage. Students can only access web-based applications.
Your student will receive:
Chromebook
Chromebook charger (to be kept at home)
Chromebook carrying case
Chromebook Left Side View
Chromebook Right Side View
Chromebook Open View
Device Care
The students' parent/guardian accepts financial responsibility for any intentional damage to the Chromebook or damage due to gross negligence.
Case It
When you have finished working on the Chromebook for the day, remember to place it back inside the case for protection.
No Eating or Drinking
Keep all food and drink away from the Chromebook.
Swipe and Sweep
Clear the keyboard BEFORE closing the Chromebook. Items left on the keyboard may cause damage to the screen when it is closed.
Charge it Up
Shut down & charge up the Chromebook nightly.
Confirm Course Completion
Thank you for participating! Please submit the form below to verify completion of this course.
Verizon Innovative Learning School Documents
2022-23 HISD VILS Policy Forms ENGLISH
HISD Laptop Loan Agreement (English and Spanish)