THE RICE SCHOOL K-8
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Digital Safety Course
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
AUP Rice 25-26.docx (1).pdfThe Houston ISD Acceptable Use Policy provides guidelines for how students, parents, and teachers should interact with the internet and their devices.
The Houston ISD Acceptable Use Policy provides guidelines for how students, parents, and teachers should interact with the internet and their devices.
The Rice School is a HISD campus that provides access to Chromebooks for on and off campus use in addition to desktop computers and 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
Internet Safety
Houston Independent School District has adopted an Acceptable Use Policy that maintains compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Privacy
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
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
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
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
As tweens and teens start sharing content and engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of. Click here for family tips
Be a role model.
Use privacy settings.
Look to the Stars.
Search yourself.
Private and Personal Information
When kids start to go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or just following their curiosity on Google, it's important that they understand the basics of online privacy and safety. With some general guidelines around what information is and isn't OK to share, and some help from parents when they're unsure, kids can have fun and learn a lot in the digital world. Click here for family tips
Discuss personal vs. private info.
Use privacy settings.
Avoid location tracking.
Power up passwords.
Skip quizzes.
Social Media 101: What parents need to know!
Social Media 101: What parents need to know!
Why it's popular: Teens like using it to share quick tidbits about their lives with friends. It's also great for keeping up with what's going on in the world -- breaking news, celebrity gossip, etc. What parents need to know: Public tweets are the norm for teens. Read more Houston ISD here.
For information on popular apps, review the HISD Social Media 101 Page
Instructional Tools
Canvas
Canvas
Canvas is a reliable and reputable web-based learning management system (LMS). It allows institutions to manage digital learning, educators to create and present online learning materials and assess student learning, and students to engage in courses and receive feedback about skill development and learning achievement.
Canvas For Parents/Observers
Canvas gives parents access to student learning. Canvas is a reliable and reputable web-based learning management system (LMS). With an observer account parents and guardians can monitor students’ Canvas courses, calendars, and announcements. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course. Observers can access their account on a browser, or the Canvas Parent app using iOS or Android devices.
Create Canvas Observer Account
How to Sign up for Canvas Account (Parent) V3.pdfCanvas Observer Role.pdfCanvas Get the App (V2).pdfGetting to Know Your Chromebook
The students' parent/guardian accepts financial responsibility for any intentional damage to the Chromebook or damage due to gross negligence.
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:
HP Chromebook X360 11 G4 EE
Chromebook charger (to be kept at home)
Carrying Case
View Chromebook keyboard shortcuts.
Device Care
Close It
When you have finished working on the Chromebook for the day, remember to close your device and lock in your locker.
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 causing it to crack.
Charge it Up
Shut down & charge up the Chromebook nightly. DO NOT bring your charger to school where it can be lost or stolen.
Device Financial Responsibility
Damages, Lost, or Stolen Devices
Damages, Lost, or Stolen Devices
Parents/guardians accept financial responsibility for cost related for replacement of a damaged, lost or stolen device and accessories.
Note to parents:
-We ask that all students leave their chargers at home to prevent them being lost or stolen at school.
-Please encourage your child to be responsible students when caring for their device to help avoid any fees.
**Students will not receive a device until all (4) required documents are turned in. **
REquired Documents (1 of 4)
REquired Documents (1 of 4)
Click on the "links" below to download the documents that must be completed and returned to your school in order for students to receive a Chromebook.
DeviceLoanAgreement 25-26.docx (1).pdfREquired Documents (2 of 4)
REquired Documents (2 of 4)
AUP Rice 25-26.docx (1).pdfREquired Documents (3 of 4)
REquired Documents (3 of 4)
Parent Digital Safety Course Printout (1).pdfREquired Documents (4 of 4)
REquired Documents (4 of 4)
Guidelines Damage_Lost_Stolen .pdfPage updated
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