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Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement

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Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement (PDF)

Chromebook Student Device Damage Coverage (PDF)

Program Purpose

The St. Tammany Parish School Board (STPSB) 1:1 Chromebooks for Learning deployment is to promote high levels of student engagement for all students. Increasing access to technology is essential to build upon college and career readiness skills. STPSB wants all students to be responsible digital citizens, thrive intellectually, personally, physically, and creatively. The policies, procedures, and information within this document serve as information for students and parents/guardians. Teachers may set additional requirements for Chromebook use in their classroom. In addition, forms are provided that must be signed by the parent/guardian and student before a Chromebook and account will be issued.

General Information

Acceptable Use Guidelines

Students are responsible for their own behavior at all times in accordance with the STPSB District Handbook for Students and Parents, STPSB Instructional Technology Use Policy and this STPSB Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement. Please refer to the discipline provisions found in the above policies with respect to violations.

Distribution of the Chromebook

Chromebooks will be distributed near the beginning of the school year. The procedure for distribution of Chromebooks will be established at each school.

Logging into a Chromebook

Students will log into their Chromebooks using their school issued account. Students should never share account passwords with others.

Returning the Chromebook

An STPSB Chromebook is being loaned to the student for educational use during the school year. This device is the property of STPSB and must be returned at the end of each school year. Instructions for such will be given at that time. Students with unpaid Chromebook related fines or unreturned Chromebooks from prior school years and/or prior schools will not be issued a Chromebook for the current school year until fines are paid. If a Chromebook is not returned, the parent/guardian will be held responsible for payment in full. It is understood that the intentional failure to return the Chromebook to the school will constitute theft of district property and will be reported as necessary.

Limitation of Liability

STPSB is not responsible for damage or harm to persons, files, data or hardware. Chromebooks employ filtering technologies and other safety and security mechanisms, but there is no guarantee as to their effectiveness. STPSB will not be responsible, financially or otherwise, for unauthorized transactions conducted over the device or the school network.

Digital Citizenship

School-issued Chromebooks should be used for educational purposes, and students are to adhere to STPSB policies and all of their corresponding administrative procedures at all times. While working in a digital and collaborative environment, students should always conduct themselves as good citizens by adhering to the following:

Respect Yourself
I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate. I will use caution with the information, images, and other media that I post online. I will carefully consider what personal information about my life, experiences, or relationships I post. I will not be obscene. I will act with integrity.
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 a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me while online. I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources. I will not meet anyone in real life that I have met online without parental permission.
Respect Others
I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass, or stalk people. I will show respect for other people.
Protect Others
I will protect others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications. I will avoid unacceptable materials and conversations. I will alert a teacher or other staff member if I see threating, inappropriate, or harmful content (images, messages, posts) online.
Respect Intellectual Property
I will request permission to use copyrighted or otherwise protected materials. I will suitably cite all use of websites, books, media, etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.
Protect Intellectual Property
I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use available free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software.

Note: All students utilizing Chromebooks participate in a Digital Citizenship Unit at the beginning of the school year.

Caring for your Chromebook

The student is responsible for the general care of the Chromebook which has been issued by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to a teacher.

General Precautions

I will insert and remove cords and cables carefully.
I will not remove any case or cover issued by STPSB.
I will keep my Chromebook free of any stickers, writings, or drawings that are not the property of the STPSB.
I will close the Chromebook gently on a flat surface and ensure that there is nothing on the keyboard that could prevent full closure.
I will not eat or drink near any Chromebook.
I will not charge external devices using the USB ports on my Chromebook (phones, etc…)
I will not place any heavy objects or drop any objects on the Chromebook.
I will not block air flow around the Chromebook when it is on.
I will not expose the Chromebook to extreme heat and cold, and I will keep them out of direct sunlight or out of any area that could harm them.
I will not remove or interfere with identification placed on the Chromebook by STPSB, including, but not limited to tags, serial numbers, labels, etc.
I will not leave my Chromebook unattended.
I will carry my Chromebook with the lid closed.
I will keep my device clean to the best of my ability.

Screen Care

I will use only my fingers to touch the keyboard or screen.
I will not spray or wipe my Chromebook with any household cleaning product or wipes. I will use only a soft, dry microfiber cloth or anti-static cloth
The hinge of the screen will only open to a slight angle. I will not attempt to open the screen beyond this stopping point as the screen will break if forced.

Preparation and Use

At School
A charging cord will be issued with the Chromebook. Each student is expected to bring a fully charged Chromebook to school every day and bring his/her Chromebook to all classes unless specifically advised not to do so by the teacher. School staff will monitor student usage when students are at school. In addition to teacher expectations for Chromebook use, students will be accessing curriculum information and content-appropriate online information in all classes. Any strategy used to circumvent security settings and filtering technologies including removing the device from the domain is a violation of this policy. External removable devices are prohibited, including USB drives and flash drives.

At Home
Unless otherwise advised by the school’s administration or the program the student is attending, all students are required to take their Chromebook home each night throughout the school year for charging. Chromebooks must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. If fully charged at home, the battery will last throughout the day. Repeatedly leaving the Chromebook at home may result in referral to administration and possible disciplinary action. Parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s use of the Chromebook when accessing programs from home. Some sites may be blocked even at home since they are filtered by our System. STPSB makes significant effort to filter objectionable content, but we recommend that parents and guardians remain diligent in observing student behavior when using these devices outside of school. Remember, the Chromebook is an educational tool and should still be considered and used for Educational Purposes only. Some applications can be used while not connected to the Internet.

Students are bound by STPSB policies and all other guidelines in this document wherever they use their Chromebooks.

Sound

While at school, sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.
Headphones may be used at the discretion of the teacher.

Video Teleconferencing

Your student may have the opportunity to participate in distance or remote learning via video and/or audio conferencing. As classrooms may operate virtually, observations will also occur virtually which may require recording by the teacher of the virtual or hybrid classroom.

Managing Digital Work with a Chromebook

Google Apps for Education is a suite of applications (word processing, slideshow presentations, spreadsheets, etc.) that allows a user to create different types of online documents. These documents are embedded with tools that allow users to collaborate in real time with other people. A user can store their documents, as well as other files, in the cloud.

With a wireless Internet connection, one can access documents and files from any Chromebook or mobile device, anywhere and at any time.
All items will be stored online in the Google Cloud environment.
All files should be stored in Google Drive, so there’s no need to worry about lost homework.
STPSB supports the privacy of electronic mail, users must assume that this cannot be guaranteed.
Students are limited to emailing each other and teachers.
If a Chromebook needs repairs, it may require a reload of the operating system. This reload will delete all files stored locally on the Chromebook. The student will need to save all needed files to their Google Drive.
STPSB Chromebooks can only use wireless internet connections.
USB peripherals other than mice, keyboards, and headphones are not permitted

Software on Chromebooks

Originally installed Software:

Chromebook software is delivered via the Chrome Web Store. Some applications, such as Google Drive, are available for offline use. The software originally installed on the Chromebook must remain on the Chromebook in usable condition and easily accessible at all times. From time to time the district may add software applications for use in a particular course. This process will be automatic with virtually no impact on students. Applications that are no longer needed will automatically be removed by the district as well.

Additional Software:

Students are unable to install additional software on their Chromebook other than what has been approved by STPSB.

Damaged Equipment

Accidental Damage vs. Negligence/Intentional Damage

Accidents do happen. There is a difference, however, between an accident and negligence or intentional damage. The price that the District paid for the Chromebook includes: the Chromebook, case and charger. After investigation by school administration, if the Chromebook is deemed to be intentionally or negligently damaged by the student, the student may be subject to discipline and/or the cost of repair or replacement.

Consequences

The privilege of having a computer comes with a new set of responsibilities and new consequences. Violations of this Chromebook Policy may have consequences, including but not limited to:

Notification to parents/guardians; • Suspension of network, technology, or Chromebook privileges;
Complete loss of Chromebook;
Detention or suspension from school and school-related activities; and/or
Legal action and/or prosecution.

Student Device Damage Coverage Program

STPSB offers a Student Device Damage Coverage Program for all participants in the Chromebook program. Coverage must be paid in order to be effective. Parents or guardians who do not purchase the Student Device Damage Coverage WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEVICE at current prices. It is strongly recommended that all students participate in the Student Device Damage Coverage Program. A Device Cost breakdown can be obtained from a school administrator.

*** The device charger and case are not covered under the Student Device Damage Coverage Program.

*** Lost or stolen devices are not covered under the Student Device Damage Coverage Program. A police report must be filed for the student to be issued another device in the event of theft.

The Student Device Damage Coverage may be purchased for single device coverage for each school year. The Student Device Damage Coverage Form should be filled out and returned yearly to indicate whether coverage is elected or not.

The STPSB Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement Form only needs to be signed and returned once. The STPSB Student Device Damage Coverage Form should be signed and completed each year.

Last updated: July 11, 2022

Parking

PDF of rules

Online Parking Application Form

Parking and Traffic Regulations

Rules, Regulations, and Responsibilities:

Students with valid FHS parking permits may park in student designated parking areas only.
Vehicles should occupy ONE parking space only.
Students should enter the school immediately upon arrival and should not sit in parked cars in the parking lot.
Students may not return to the parking lot during the day for any reason without prior permission from a school administrator.
Speeding, reckless driving, or driving in any unsafe manner is strictly prohibited and will result in loss of campus parking privileges.
Students may not transport other students who have not been properly dismissed from school.
Students may not loan or sell his or her parking tag for use by another student.
Students who transfer to another school or drop from FHS need to return their parking tags to the library or to the front office.
Students riding motorcycles to school are expected to follow the same parking and traffic rules.
In the case of an accident on campus: all information should be reported immediately to the police AND to school administration.
FHS does NOT assume responsibility for damage to a vehicle or its contents while it is parked at FHS or for thefts that may occur while a vehicle is parked on school grounds. Drivers park at their own risk and are encouraged to lock their vehicles.
Any student who is not in compliance with school regulations regarding parking is subject to school disciplinary action. Consequences of parking violations are monetary fines, disciplinary action, and/or loss of school parking privileges.
Fontainebleau High School reserves the right to immobilize, impound, or ban motor vehicles from campus. Charges incurred will be at the owner’s expense.

Parking Permits:

Attach a copy of car registration and student driver’s license to permit application. You MUST complete the hard copy of the permit application AND the Google Form copy of the application. The Google Form is located on the school’s website under “Forms”.
Cost of a parking permit is $10. We accept cash, a check made payable to FHS, or payments through MyPaymentsPlus.
Permit must be visible on the rearview mirror while on school property.
Permits are valid for the current school year.
Loss or theft of a parking permit should be reported to the school; replacement permits may be PURCHASED for the remainder of the school year.
During the school year, students should update parking permit information as necessary. This might include adding registration for an additional vehicle or updating vehicle license plates from temporary to permanent.

Revised 8/2022