District Provided Technology Device Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Before a device is issued to a student for school and home use, a parent/guardian must: login to the Genesis Parent Portal to verify that they have read, understand, and accept the following:

• Review of Paramus Public Schools Board of Education Policies

  • Internet Safety and Technology

  • Electronic Communication Devices

• Technology Agreement (Grades PK-12)

• Chromebook Student Handbook (Grades PK-12)

The parent/guardian is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of the Chromebook if it is intentionally damaged, lost because of negligence, or stolen but not reported to school and the police.

Parents are encouraged to provide a safe environment for students to use their Chromebooks at home for school assignments. A WiFi Internet connection will be required for the majority of Chromebook use; however, some applications, such as Google Docs, can be used while not connected to the Internet. Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to:

• set rules for student use at home.

• allow use in common areas of the home where student use can easily be monitored.

• demonstrate a genuine interest in student’s use of the device.

• reinforce that the device is a tool to support learning, rather a form of entertainment.

• become familiar with internet safety resources such as:

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/online-safety

• http://www.connectsafely.org/

• http://www.wiredsafety.com/

• https://www2.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm

By signing the Technology Agreement (Grades PK-12), you commit to the student expectations and understand the consequences for violations.