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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 User Policy
StudentAcceptableUsePolicy.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.
Wharton Dual Language Academy is a PowerUp 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.
Getting 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:
Chromebook
Chromebook charger (to be kept at home)
Chromebook protective case
Chromebook Left Side View
Chromebook Left Side View
Chromebook Right Side View
Chromebook Right Side View
Chromebook Simulator
Chromebook Simulator
To learn more about your Chromebook, click here to try the step-by-step interactive tutorials.
View Chromebook keyboard shortcuts.
Device Care
Pack it up
When you have finished working on the Chromebook for the day, remember to place it back inside your backpack 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.
Instructional Tools
CANVAS
CANVAS
Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that allows students 24-7 access to instructional resources for all of their courses.
Canvas is where students courses are located.
How to Find It on the Chromebook?
Option 1: Students can launch the Canvas app from the "apps shelf" on the Chromebook.
Swipe up or type in Canvas in the search bar to find the app.
Click on the Canvas app to open it.
Sign in by typing in student\s####### (Student ID) and password.
Option 2: Students can type canvas.houstonisd.org into the address bar.
Open the Google Chrome internet browser.
Type in canvas.houstonisd.org into the address bar at the top.
Sign in by typing in student\s####### (Student ID) and password.
CONFRIM COMPLETION (1 of 3)
Thank you for participating! Please submit the form below to verify completion of this course.
Required Documents (2 of 3)
Required Documents (2 of 3)
Please print and turn into the school
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.
English Student Device Loan Agreement (SY 2022-2023).pdfSchool Pay (3 of 3)
School Pay (3 of 3)
25 dollar insurance fee (non-refundable)
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