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Chromebook & Technology Acceptable Use Policy  

The students of YES Charter Academy Charter School will be issued Chromebooks for use in school. This document  provides students and their parents/guardians with information about taking care of the equipment, using it to complete  assignments, and being a good digital citizen. 

Students and their parents/guardians are reminded that use of technology is a privilege and not a right and that everything  done on any device, network, or electronic communications device may be monitored by the school at all times. Inappropriate use of the technology can result in limited or banned computer use, disciplinary consequences, removal  from school, receiving a failing grade, and/or legal action. Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for reviewing/signing the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy prior to use. 

OWNERSHIP of the CHROMEBOOK: 

YES Charter Academy Charter School retains sole right of possession of the Chromebook. YES Charter administration  and faculty retain the right to collect and/or inspect Chromebooks at any time. 

General Guidelines For Chromebook Use: 

1. You will be solely responsible for the Chromebooks issued to you. 

2. Comply with the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy and all policies of the school when using your Chromebook. 

3. Treat your device with care and make all efforts to keep it from being lost or damaged. 

4. Promptly report any problems with Chromebooks to the teacher or a staff member. 

5. Do not remove or damage the serial number or other identification. 

6. Do not attempt to remove or change any part of the Chromebook, including the keys, screen cover or casing. 

7. Do not attempt to install or run any operating system on the Chromebook other than the ChromeOS operating  system supported by the school. 

8. Do not sign into any account other than your YES Charter Google account and do not  use another person’s account. You will be  solely responsible for what happens on your own account.

 9. No food or drink should be placed next to your Chromebook while the screen is open. 

10. Chromebooks should be shut down when not in use to conserve battery life and device longevity. 

11. Screens are fragile, be careful when putting your chromebook into a desk, locker, bag, or storage cart. 

12. Do not expose your Chromebook to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Repair and Replacement Policies

 Device Maintenance and Responsibility

   A. Students have a responsibility to keep their assigned device functional and in good condition. If a student’s device is lost or non-functional, the student’s parent or guardian may be invoiced for the cost of repairs. Any damage inflicted intentionally will require payment or a commitment to pay before another device will be issued to the student. Included is a non-exhaustive list of circumstances where payment may be required. The amount will depend on the extent of the damage and the parts necessary to repair.

Examples of damage due to negligence

  1. Leaving a device on the floor where it could be stepped on
  2. Dropping the device
  3. Putting the device in a backpack and then throwing the backpack
  4. Placing open containers of liquid near the device, resulting in spills
  5. Placing a heavy object on top of the device
  6. Losing the device
  7. Repeated damage due to accidents

Examples of Intentional damage

  1. Pulling keys off the keyboard
  2. Inserting objects (such as pencils or pens) into the external ports
  3. Hitting or throwing the device
  4. Intentionally scratching or stabbing the device
  5. Closing the device or placing it down hard enough to cause damage
  6. Vandalism such as writing or drawing on the device
  7. Attempts to bypass account restrictions, install unapproved software, or modify the device in any way that requires intervention

   B. Damage should be reported as soon as possible after it occurs, any unreported damage discovered after the fact will be considered intentional.

RESPONSIBILITY for ELECTRONIC DATA: 

Users of school technology should not have expectations of privacy to any data stored or accessed on the Chromebook. The school uses third-party applications to monitor content and use of student devices. 

COPYRIGHT and FILE SHARING: 

Students are required to follow all copyright laws around all media including text, images, programs, music, and video.  Downloading, sharing, and posting online illegally obtained media is against the Acceptable Use Policy. 

MANAGING YOUR FILES and SAVING YOUR WORK: 

Students may save documents to their Google Drive which will make the files accessible from any computer with  Internet access. 

ORIGINALLY INSTALLED SOFTWARE: 

The software originally installed on the Chromebook must remain on the Chromebook. Any attempts to remove preinstalled software or install unapproved software is against the Acceptable Use Policy. 

INSPECTION: 

Students may be required to provide their Chromebook for inspection. The purpose for inspection will be to check for  proper care, maintenance and inappropriate use.  

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: 

Students must follow the six conditions of being a good digital citizen: 

1. RESPECT YOURSELF I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are  appropriate. I will consider the personal information and images that I post online. I will NOT be inappropriate. I  will not visit sites that are inappropriate or banned. I will not attempt to get around school content filters. 

2. PROTECT YOURSELF I will ensure that the information, images, and materials I post online will not put me  at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details, or schedule of my activities. I will report any  inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources. 

3. RESPECT OTHERS I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully,  harass, or bother other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites.

PROTECT OTHERS I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or  communications; I will moderate unacceptable materials and conversations. 

5. RESPECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I will request permission to use resources. I will cite any and all  use of websites, books, media, etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources. I will validate information. CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STUDENT CHROMEBOOK ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 

1. Violations of these policies may result in one of the following but not limited to these disciplinary actions:

       ● Restitution (money paid in compensation for theft, loss, or damage) 

● Student/Parent Conference with school administrator/principal 

● Removal of unauthorized files and folders 

● Restriction of Internet and Chromebook privileges* 

● Detention, suspension, or expulsion 

● Police referral 

2. If a violation of the Student Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy violates other rules of the Student Code of Conduct, consequences appropriate for violation of those rules may also be imposed. 

*If a student’s Internet privileges are restricted, this means that for the period of the restriction, the student may only  access specific approved websites and will not be permitted to access the Internet without strict teacher supervision. 

WEBSITE and SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES: 

THINK before you act because your virtual actions are real and permanent!

GUIDELINES 
Be aware of what you post online. Anything you post publicly will live online forever. Do not post  anything you wouldn’t want friends, parents, teachers, future colleges, or employers to see.
Follow the school’s code of conduct when writing online. It is acceptable to  disagree with other’s opinions; however, do it in a respectful way. Make sure that  criticism is constructive and not hurtful. What is inappropriate in the classroom is inappropriate online.
Be safe online. Never give out personal information, including, but not limited to, last names, phone numbers, addresses, exact birth dates, and pictures. Do not share your password with anyone besides your teachers and parents.
Do your own work! Do not use other people’s work without their permission. Be aware that it’s considered plagiarism to copy and paste other’s thoughts. It is good practice to hyperlink to your sources.
How you represent yourself online is an extension of yourself. Do not misrepresent  yourself by using someone else’s identity.
Online work should be well written. Follow writing conventions including proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. 
If you come across inappropriate material that makes you feel uncomfortable or is not  respectful, tell an adult right away.