School Technology USE
COMPUTER USAGE
The use of the internet is a privilege, and users are responsible for adhering to district procedures and guidelines. The district has established extensive guidelines outlining user privileges and responsibilities outlined per administrative guideline. Both a student and his/her parent/guardian are required to read, sign, and return this policy.
REQUIRED FORMS
AUP= technology acceptable use agreement (required for all district network and technology use)
RUP = Chromebook use acceptable agreement (required for Chrome Book checkout)
Students are prohibited from the
transmission, reception, production of obscene or offensive material,
access or use of chat rooms, instant messaging, or personal email accounts,
downloading or installation of unauthorized applications,
attempt to tamper with data, operating systems, desktop configurations, or applications,
unauthorized use/access other students’, staffs’, teachers’, or administrators’ user accounts,
plagiarizing material from the internet,
unauthorized access to vital system information,
deliberate attempt to disrupt the network or destroy data,
use of the Prairie River Middle School computer network to engage in any illegal activities. District personnel may monitor student network activity at any time.
User Expectations
Appropriate Behavior
Inappropriate Behavior
Possible Consequences
Student properly cares for and manages their Chrome Book.
Follows all Chrome Book expectations as stated in the district AUP/RUP
Follows all rules and instructions given from staff
Refrains from eating and drinking near the Chrome Book
Does not lend their device to anyone
Has Bluetooth turned on or immediately complies with a staff request to turn it on
Minor Infraction Examples:
Inappropriately handling device.
Leaving device unattended/losing device
Major Infraction Examples:
Willfully and knowingly damages a device
Permanent alterations of device or case
Hacking Chrome Book or modifying settings
Turning off the bluetooth
Demerit Issued
Parents notified
Student Conference
Detention
Student devices are not taken away for minor infractions.
Student is a good digital citizen - follows all district expectations
Chrome Book is used for appropriate legitimate and responsible school related duties
Follows all rules and stays on learning tasks
Photos that adhere to school dress code policy
Access apps/websites that have been preloaded / approved
Uses discussion boards related to the class subject
Follows all instructions given by staff
Minor Infraction Examples:
Did not bring Chrome Book to class.
Chromebook is not charged.
Off task with Chrome Book
Searching the Web
Messaging
Airdropping
Major Infraction Examples:
Modifying settings on another student’s Chrome Book.
Using device for recordings that take place in restroom or locker
Searching inappropriate websites, images, videos, etc.
Communicating inappropriate videos, pictures, websites, etc.
Taking or posting pictures and videos of people without permission
Posting inappropriate content
Cyberbullying
Using device for recordings that take place in restroom or locker
Parent Notified
Student Conference
Detention
Loss of device privileges
Loss of Internet
OSS
ISS
Administrator Discretion
User pays for damages per RUP/AUP
Police Referral
*The above examples do not represent an exhaustive list of possible infractions and consequences.