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Student/Parent BYOD Technology Handbook Portage Township Schools Student/Parent BYOD Technology Handbook 1.1 BYOD Description: BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device. Students will be encouraged to bring a recommended device to school to be used in many of their classes. The device is owned by the student and their family and is used to enhance learning in the classroom. BYOD will be supported and start for grades 10-12 during the 2015-2016 school year. BYOD will be used throughout the school year, but teachers and staff will spend the first several weeks of the school year transitioning to the BYOD environment. Students will learn about Digital Citizenship and how to appropriately use the devices in the classroom. 1.2 Supported Devices: WiFi capable - (802.11g or newer, circa 2003). Browser or apps capable of using PTS instructional tools. Battery life to extend the majority of the school day. Screen size sufficient for required work. o Possible Devices: Tablets (IPADs, Surface Pros, and etc…) Laptop (Apple and PCs) Chromebooks Other If a parent/student is unsure of their device’s capability, it is recommended that the device be brought to an Instructional Technology Specialist who will assess the device for usability. Note: While smartphones are powerful tools and can be used at times as digital enhancements, it is not considered a BYOD device. 1

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StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook

PortageTownshipSchools StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook 11BYODDescription

BYOD stands for BringYour OwnDeviceStudents willbe encouraged to bringarecommendeddevicetoschooltobeusedinmanyoftheirclassesThedeviceisownedbythestudentandtheirfamilyandisusedtoenhancelearningintheclassroomBYOD willbe supported and start for grades 10-12 during the 2015-2016 school year

BYOD willbe used throughout theschool yearbut teachersandstaffwill spendthefirstseveralweeksoftheschoolyeartransitioningtotheBYODenvironmentStudentswill learnabout DigitalCitizenshipandhowtoappropriatelyusethe devicesintheclassroom

12SupportedDevices

bull WiFi capable - (80211gornewercirca 2003) bull Browser or apps capable of usingPTSinstructionaltools bull Batterylifetoextendthemajorityoftheschoolday bull Screensizesufficientfor requiredwork

o PossibleDevices bull Tablets(IPADsSurfaceProsandetchellip) bull Laptop(AppleandPCs) bull Chromebooks bull Other

bull If aparentstudentis unsureof their devicersquos capability itisrecommended thatthe device be broughtto anInstructionalTechnology Specialistwho will assess the device for usability

NoteWhilesmartphonesarepowerfultoolsandcanbeusedattimesasdigitalenhancementsitis not consideredaBYODdevice

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13 Care and Responsibility

bull Keep your device with you at all times bull Do not leave your device unattended take it with you or check it inwitha

teacher bull Do not loan a device to a classmate bull Do not leave the device in a car bull Devices should be locked in a locker when the devices are not able to be

supervised (Lunch Physical Education Activities and etchellip) bull Charge your device every night at home We are not responsible for charging

yourdeviceeachday bull Use in the classroom is ultimately the decision of the teacher and should be

respected

14 Irresponsible Use

Studentswho usetheir devices inappropriately willhave their device confiscated and a parent may pick up the deviceThe student may face disciplinary action bytheir buildingPrincipal

15 Device Identity

Studentsarerequiredtoplacealabelontheir devicewiththeir name and school Found devices will be returned to the student as soon as possible

16 Inspection

If astudentis believed tobeusingtheir deviceor theschoolrsquos networkinviolation of the responsible use policies the device may be confiscated and used to completean investigation by a school administrator

17 Printing

Studentswillnotbe able to print from their devicesStudentswhowishtohaveadocument printed should save their work to Google Drive Students can send thatdocument to a teacher or open the document from a desktop computer and send itto alocalprinterPortage Township Schoolsiscontinuingtoreduce itsfootprint on the environment and encourages students to avoid printing as much as possible

18 Data Storage

Itis thesoleresponsibility of the student to manage data Students will store all dataviaGoogle Drive students must maintain such data so that it is available for class

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19 RequiredApplications

Alldevicesthataretobeused intheclassroommustbeabletoaccessthefollowingapplicationstobeabletobeusedatschoolAllofthefollowingapplicationsarewebbased and canbe accessed through abrowsersuchasChromeFirefoxSafariand etchellip Schoology Learning Management System GoogleDrive StudentCloudStorage GoogleDocs Studentwordprocessingandcollaboration GoogleSheets StudentspreadsheetdevelopmentandcollaborationGoogleSlides Studentpresentationandcollaboration PowerSchool Studentgradeandattendanceportal

21 FeesRepairsandReplacement

Allstudents ingrades10-12 willpay a$2500 per schoolyear software usage and school technology fee

22 LostStolenandDamaged Devices

bull PortageTownshipSchoolsisnot responsibleforanyloststolenordamaged devices

bull IfadeviceisloststolenordamagedthestudentshouldreporttheissueimmediatelytoaschoolPrincipal

bull IfthedeviceislostorstolentheSchoolResourceOfficermaybenotified

23 Device Repair or Operational Issues

PortageTownshipSchoolswill not repairpersonallyowneddevices Instructional TechnologySpecialistswill beavailabletoprovideconnectivitysupportandassistwithgettingtoapplicationsspecifictoclassroomneeds

24 AudioPhotosand Video

Studentsarenotallowedtotakeanyphotosor recordvideoaudiowithoutthe permissionofateacheroradministrator

DevicesshouldbesetonMuteatalltimesunlessinstructedotherwisebyteacher

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25 ResponsibleUsePolicy

Allstudentsalongwiththeir parentsarerequiredtoreadandsigntheResponsible UsePolicyIncludedbelow isareferencetothat policy

NetworkFacilitiesandInternetAccessProceduresforStudents

PortageTownshipSchoolsmaintainsnetworkfacilitieswhichincludebutarenotlimitedtouserworkstationscomputersserversequipmentemailinternetaccesssoftwareandaccountsforstaffmembersandstudentsNetworkfacilitiesareprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofenhancinglearningandcommunicationinthePortageTownshipSchoolsAcceptanceoftheseproceduresisrequiredfortheusesofanyTownshipNetwork FacilityWiththepermissionofyourparentorguardianPortageTownshipSchoolsofferyouanopportunitytouseitsnetwork facilities asdefinedaboveYoumayuseournetworkfacilitiesequipmentonlyforeducationalpurposesThisuseisaprivilegenotarightandwereservethedecisiontotakeawaythisprivilegeanddisciplineasseennecessaryifyoumisusethefacilitiesequipmentYouareresponsiblefor yourownactionswhileyouareontheinternet orotherwiseusingtheDistrictrsquosnetworkfacilities and you are also accountable for any online activities that occur by othersbecauseyouhaveallowedthemtouseyouraccountequipmentTheDistrictrsquoscomputersystemisnotapublicforumAnycommunicationsormaterialsusedonthecomputersystemnetworkincludingbutnotlimitedtoelectronicmailfilesdeleted files and all other records and logs of your internet and computerusemaybemonitoredorreadbyschoolofficialsAsastudentyoumustreadthefollowingregulationsandthensignthisformalongwithyourparentstoaffirmthatyouunderstandyourresponsibilitiesinusingtheinternet andnetwork facilities atschool While usingthe Districtrsquos Internetand NetworkFacilities IwillonlyusethetechnologyandequipmentinthemannerforwhichitwasdesignedIunderstandthatImaybeheldresponsibleforanyoralldamagesincurredasaresultofmynegligentor inappropriateuseoftheDistrictrsquosnetwork facilities

1 WhileonlineIwillnotuselanguagewhichmaybeharassingintimidatingthreateningoroffensiveIwilltreatotherswithrespectThewrittenandverbalmessagesIsendwhileontheInternet will not contain profanityobscenecommentssexuallyexplicitmaterialorexpressionsofbigotryracismorhatred

2 IwillnotplaceunlawfulinformationontheInternetnorwillIusetheInternetandor theDistrictNetworkFacilities inanyway thatviolates federalstateandorlocallawsorstatutesIwillneverfalsifymyidentitywhileusingtheInternetandwillproperlyidentifymyselfinmycommunicationsmadeontheDistrictNetworkFacilities

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3 IwillnotusetheInternetand District Network Facilities for non-school related activities

4 I will not use the Internet and District Network Facilities to (or attemptto) buy or sellany service or product

5 I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me6 Iwillnotuse copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without

written permission from the author I will cite the source where appropriateand willnotplagiarize the works of others

7 I will never give my password to others nor will I use another personrsquos password

8 Iwillnever usetheInternetor other DistrictNetworkFacilities tosend or obtain inappropriate material files Files or materials are consideredinappropriate if they are obscene pornographic harmful to minors ordisruptive or detrimental to the SchoolDistrictrsquos educationalobjectives

9 Except for the usual information contained in the headers of myelectronic mail I will never give out personal information such as name address phone number or gender

10 I will never knowingly circumvent or try to circumvent securitymeasures on any electronic device including my own while accessing anyof the districtrsquos networks

11 I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another personrsquos or organizationrsquos resources programs or data

12 Iwillnot or attempt to maliciously affect data of another user includinguploading downloading or creation of computer viruses

13 Iunderstand thatPortageTownshipSchools is notresponsibleor liable for any harm damages or charges that result from my use of thedistrictrsquos technologyincludingthe loss of datainterruptionof servicescorruptionof files or programs purchases hacking or other violations of this ResponsibleUsePolicy

14 The Districtrsquos electronic mail system is owned and operated by theCorporation The District may provide electronic mail to aid students in fulfilling their duties as an educational tool Electronic mail is not privateand may be monitored and accessed by school officials Users shall be heldpersonallyliableforthecontent of any electronic message theycreate Downloading any file attached to an electronic message isprohibited unless the student has been given permission by school personnel

15 Iwillreportanyviolations of this ResponsibleUsePolicythatIhave knowledge of to my teacher or any other school employee

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13 Care and Responsibility

bull Keep your device with you at all times bull Do not leave your device unattended take it with you or check it inwitha

teacher bull Do not loan a device to a classmate bull Do not leave the device in a car bull Devices should be locked in a locker when the devices are not able to be

supervised (Lunch Physical Education Activities and etchellip) bull Charge your device every night at home We are not responsible for charging

yourdeviceeachday bull Use in the classroom is ultimately the decision of the teacher and should be

respected

14 Irresponsible Use

Studentswho usetheir devices inappropriately willhave their device confiscated and a parent may pick up the deviceThe student may face disciplinary action bytheir buildingPrincipal

15 Device Identity

Studentsarerequiredtoplacealabelontheir devicewiththeir name and school Found devices will be returned to the student as soon as possible

16 Inspection

If astudentis believed tobeusingtheir deviceor theschoolrsquos networkinviolation of the responsible use policies the device may be confiscated and used to completean investigation by a school administrator

17 Printing

Studentswillnotbe able to print from their devicesStudentswhowishtohaveadocument printed should save their work to Google Drive Students can send thatdocument to a teacher or open the document from a desktop computer and send itto alocalprinterPortage Township Schoolsiscontinuingtoreduce itsfootprint on the environment and encourages students to avoid printing as much as possible

18 Data Storage

Itis thesoleresponsibility of the student to manage data Students will store all dataviaGoogle Drive students must maintain such data so that it is available for class

2

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19 RequiredApplications

Alldevicesthataretobeused intheclassroommustbeabletoaccessthefollowingapplicationstobeabletobeusedatschoolAllofthefollowingapplicationsarewebbased and canbe accessed through abrowsersuchasChromeFirefoxSafariand etchellip Schoology Learning Management System GoogleDrive StudentCloudStorage GoogleDocs Studentwordprocessingandcollaboration GoogleSheets StudentspreadsheetdevelopmentandcollaborationGoogleSlides Studentpresentationandcollaboration PowerSchool Studentgradeandattendanceportal

21 FeesRepairsandReplacement

Allstudents ingrades10-12 willpay a$2500 per schoolyear software usage and school technology fee

22 LostStolenandDamaged Devices

bull PortageTownshipSchoolsisnot responsibleforanyloststolenordamaged devices

bull IfadeviceisloststolenordamagedthestudentshouldreporttheissueimmediatelytoaschoolPrincipal

bull IfthedeviceislostorstolentheSchoolResourceOfficermaybenotified

23 Device Repair or Operational Issues

PortageTownshipSchoolswill not repairpersonallyowneddevices Instructional TechnologySpecialistswill beavailabletoprovideconnectivitysupportandassistwithgettingtoapplicationsspecifictoclassroomneeds

24 AudioPhotosand Video

Studentsarenotallowedtotakeanyphotosor recordvideoaudiowithoutthe permissionofateacheroradministrator

DevicesshouldbesetonMuteatalltimesunlessinstructedotherwisebyteacher

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25 ResponsibleUsePolicy

Allstudentsalongwiththeir parentsarerequiredtoreadandsigntheResponsible UsePolicyIncludedbelow isareferencetothat policy

NetworkFacilitiesandInternetAccessProceduresforStudents

PortageTownshipSchoolsmaintainsnetworkfacilitieswhichincludebutarenotlimitedtouserworkstationscomputersserversequipmentemailinternetaccesssoftwareandaccountsforstaffmembersandstudentsNetworkfacilitiesareprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofenhancinglearningandcommunicationinthePortageTownshipSchoolsAcceptanceoftheseproceduresisrequiredfortheusesofanyTownshipNetwork FacilityWiththepermissionofyourparentorguardianPortageTownshipSchoolsofferyouanopportunitytouseitsnetwork facilities asdefinedaboveYoumayuseournetworkfacilitiesequipmentonlyforeducationalpurposesThisuseisaprivilegenotarightandwereservethedecisiontotakeawaythisprivilegeanddisciplineasseennecessaryifyoumisusethefacilitiesequipmentYouareresponsiblefor yourownactionswhileyouareontheinternet orotherwiseusingtheDistrictrsquosnetworkfacilities and you are also accountable for any online activities that occur by othersbecauseyouhaveallowedthemtouseyouraccountequipmentTheDistrictrsquoscomputersystemisnotapublicforumAnycommunicationsormaterialsusedonthecomputersystemnetworkincludingbutnotlimitedtoelectronicmailfilesdeleted files and all other records and logs of your internet and computerusemaybemonitoredorreadbyschoolofficialsAsastudentyoumustreadthefollowingregulationsandthensignthisformalongwithyourparentstoaffirmthatyouunderstandyourresponsibilitiesinusingtheinternet andnetwork facilities atschool While usingthe Districtrsquos Internetand NetworkFacilities IwillonlyusethetechnologyandequipmentinthemannerforwhichitwasdesignedIunderstandthatImaybeheldresponsibleforanyoralldamagesincurredasaresultofmynegligentor inappropriateuseoftheDistrictrsquosnetwork facilities

1 WhileonlineIwillnotuselanguagewhichmaybeharassingintimidatingthreateningoroffensiveIwilltreatotherswithrespectThewrittenandverbalmessagesIsendwhileontheInternet will not contain profanityobscenecommentssexuallyexplicitmaterialorexpressionsofbigotryracismorhatred

2 IwillnotplaceunlawfulinformationontheInternetnorwillIusetheInternetandor theDistrictNetworkFacilities inanyway thatviolates federalstateandorlocallawsorstatutesIwillneverfalsifymyidentitywhileusingtheInternetandwillproperlyidentifymyselfinmycommunicationsmadeontheDistrictNetworkFacilities

4

StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook

3 IwillnotusetheInternetand District Network Facilities for non-school related activities

4 I will not use the Internet and District Network Facilities to (or attemptto) buy or sellany service or product

5 I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me6 Iwillnotuse copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without

written permission from the author I will cite the source where appropriateand willnotplagiarize the works of others

7 I will never give my password to others nor will I use another personrsquos password

8 Iwillnever usetheInternetor other DistrictNetworkFacilities tosend or obtain inappropriate material files Files or materials are consideredinappropriate if they are obscene pornographic harmful to minors ordisruptive or detrimental to the SchoolDistrictrsquos educationalobjectives

9 Except for the usual information contained in the headers of myelectronic mail I will never give out personal information such as name address phone number or gender

10 I will never knowingly circumvent or try to circumvent securitymeasures on any electronic device including my own while accessing anyof the districtrsquos networks

11 I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another personrsquos or organizationrsquos resources programs or data

12 Iwillnot or attempt to maliciously affect data of another user includinguploading downloading or creation of computer viruses

13 Iunderstand thatPortageTownshipSchools is notresponsibleor liable for any harm damages or charges that result from my use of thedistrictrsquos technologyincludingthe loss of datainterruptionof servicescorruptionof files or programs purchases hacking or other violations of this ResponsibleUsePolicy

14 The Districtrsquos electronic mail system is owned and operated by theCorporation The District may provide electronic mail to aid students in fulfilling their duties as an educational tool Electronic mail is not privateand may be monitored and accessed by school officials Users shall be heldpersonallyliableforthecontent of any electronic message theycreate Downloading any file attached to an electronic message isprohibited unless the student has been given permission by school personnel

15 Iwillreportanyviolations of this ResponsibleUsePolicythatIhave knowledge of to my teacher or any other school employee

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Notes

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19 RequiredApplications

Alldevicesthataretobeused intheclassroommustbeabletoaccessthefollowingapplicationstobeabletobeusedatschoolAllofthefollowingapplicationsarewebbased and canbe accessed through abrowsersuchasChromeFirefoxSafariand etchellip Schoology Learning Management System GoogleDrive StudentCloudStorage GoogleDocs Studentwordprocessingandcollaboration GoogleSheets StudentspreadsheetdevelopmentandcollaborationGoogleSlides Studentpresentationandcollaboration PowerSchool Studentgradeandattendanceportal

21 FeesRepairsandReplacement

Allstudents ingrades10-12 willpay a$2500 per schoolyear software usage and school technology fee

22 LostStolenandDamaged Devices

bull PortageTownshipSchoolsisnot responsibleforanyloststolenordamaged devices

bull IfadeviceisloststolenordamagedthestudentshouldreporttheissueimmediatelytoaschoolPrincipal

bull IfthedeviceislostorstolentheSchoolResourceOfficermaybenotified

23 Device Repair or Operational Issues

PortageTownshipSchoolswill not repairpersonallyowneddevices Instructional TechnologySpecialistswill beavailabletoprovideconnectivitysupportandassistwithgettingtoapplicationsspecifictoclassroomneeds

24 AudioPhotosand Video

Studentsarenotallowedtotakeanyphotosor recordvideoaudiowithoutthe permissionofateacheroradministrator

DevicesshouldbesetonMuteatalltimesunlessinstructedotherwisebyteacher

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StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook

25 ResponsibleUsePolicy

Allstudentsalongwiththeir parentsarerequiredtoreadandsigntheResponsible UsePolicyIncludedbelow isareferencetothat policy

NetworkFacilitiesandInternetAccessProceduresforStudents

PortageTownshipSchoolsmaintainsnetworkfacilitieswhichincludebutarenotlimitedtouserworkstationscomputersserversequipmentemailinternetaccesssoftwareandaccountsforstaffmembersandstudentsNetworkfacilitiesareprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofenhancinglearningandcommunicationinthePortageTownshipSchoolsAcceptanceoftheseproceduresisrequiredfortheusesofanyTownshipNetwork FacilityWiththepermissionofyourparentorguardianPortageTownshipSchoolsofferyouanopportunitytouseitsnetwork facilities asdefinedaboveYoumayuseournetworkfacilitiesequipmentonlyforeducationalpurposesThisuseisaprivilegenotarightandwereservethedecisiontotakeawaythisprivilegeanddisciplineasseennecessaryifyoumisusethefacilitiesequipmentYouareresponsiblefor yourownactionswhileyouareontheinternet orotherwiseusingtheDistrictrsquosnetworkfacilities and you are also accountable for any online activities that occur by othersbecauseyouhaveallowedthemtouseyouraccountequipmentTheDistrictrsquoscomputersystemisnotapublicforumAnycommunicationsormaterialsusedonthecomputersystemnetworkincludingbutnotlimitedtoelectronicmailfilesdeleted files and all other records and logs of your internet and computerusemaybemonitoredorreadbyschoolofficialsAsastudentyoumustreadthefollowingregulationsandthensignthisformalongwithyourparentstoaffirmthatyouunderstandyourresponsibilitiesinusingtheinternet andnetwork facilities atschool While usingthe Districtrsquos Internetand NetworkFacilities IwillonlyusethetechnologyandequipmentinthemannerforwhichitwasdesignedIunderstandthatImaybeheldresponsibleforanyoralldamagesincurredasaresultofmynegligentor inappropriateuseoftheDistrictrsquosnetwork facilities

1 WhileonlineIwillnotuselanguagewhichmaybeharassingintimidatingthreateningoroffensiveIwilltreatotherswithrespectThewrittenandverbalmessagesIsendwhileontheInternet will not contain profanityobscenecommentssexuallyexplicitmaterialorexpressionsofbigotryracismorhatred

2 IwillnotplaceunlawfulinformationontheInternetnorwillIusetheInternetandor theDistrictNetworkFacilities inanyway thatviolates federalstateandorlocallawsorstatutesIwillneverfalsifymyidentitywhileusingtheInternetandwillproperlyidentifymyselfinmycommunicationsmadeontheDistrictNetworkFacilities

4

StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook

3 IwillnotusetheInternetand District Network Facilities for non-school related activities

4 I will not use the Internet and District Network Facilities to (or attemptto) buy or sellany service or product

5 I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me6 Iwillnotuse copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without

written permission from the author I will cite the source where appropriateand willnotplagiarize the works of others

7 I will never give my password to others nor will I use another personrsquos password

8 Iwillnever usetheInternetor other DistrictNetworkFacilities tosend or obtain inappropriate material files Files or materials are consideredinappropriate if they are obscene pornographic harmful to minors ordisruptive or detrimental to the SchoolDistrictrsquos educationalobjectives

9 Except for the usual information contained in the headers of myelectronic mail I will never give out personal information such as name address phone number or gender

10 I will never knowingly circumvent or try to circumvent securitymeasures on any electronic device including my own while accessing anyof the districtrsquos networks

11 I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another personrsquos or organizationrsquos resources programs or data

12 Iwillnot or attempt to maliciously affect data of another user includinguploading downloading or creation of computer viruses

13 Iunderstand thatPortageTownshipSchools is notresponsibleor liable for any harm damages or charges that result from my use of thedistrictrsquos technologyincludingthe loss of datainterruptionof servicescorruptionof files or programs purchases hacking or other violations of this ResponsibleUsePolicy

14 The Districtrsquos electronic mail system is owned and operated by theCorporation The District may provide electronic mail to aid students in fulfilling their duties as an educational tool Electronic mail is not privateand may be monitored and accessed by school officials Users shall be heldpersonallyliableforthecontent of any electronic message theycreate Downloading any file attached to an electronic message isprohibited unless the student has been given permission by school personnel

15 Iwillreportanyviolations of this ResponsibleUsePolicythatIhave knowledge of to my teacher or any other school employee

5

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Notes

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25 ResponsibleUsePolicy

Allstudentsalongwiththeir parentsarerequiredtoreadandsigntheResponsible UsePolicyIncludedbelow isareferencetothat policy

NetworkFacilitiesandInternetAccessProceduresforStudents

PortageTownshipSchoolsmaintainsnetworkfacilitieswhichincludebutarenotlimitedtouserworkstationscomputersserversequipmentemailinternetaccesssoftwareandaccountsforstaffmembersandstudentsNetworkfacilitiesareprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofenhancinglearningandcommunicationinthePortageTownshipSchoolsAcceptanceoftheseproceduresisrequiredfortheusesofanyTownshipNetwork FacilityWiththepermissionofyourparentorguardianPortageTownshipSchoolsofferyouanopportunitytouseitsnetwork facilities asdefinedaboveYoumayuseournetworkfacilitiesequipmentonlyforeducationalpurposesThisuseisaprivilegenotarightandwereservethedecisiontotakeawaythisprivilegeanddisciplineasseennecessaryifyoumisusethefacilitiesequipmentYouareresponsiblefor yourownactionswhileyouareontheinternet orotherwiseusingtheDistrictrsquosnetworkfacilities and you are also accountable for any online activities that occur by othersbecauseyouhaveallowedthemtouseyouraccountequipmentTheDistrictrsquoscomputersystemisnotapublicforumAnycommunicationsormaterialsusedonthecomputersystemnetworkincludingbutnotlimitedtoelectronicmailfilesdeleted files and all other records and logs of your internet and computerusemaybemonitoredorreadbyschoolofficialsAsastudentyoumustreadthefollowingregulationsandthensignthisformalongwithyourparentstoaffirmthatyouunderstandyourresponsibilitiesinusingtheinternet andnetwork facilities atschool While usingthe Districtrsquos Internetand NetworkFacilities IwillonlyusethetechnologyandequipmentinthemannerforwhichitwasdesignedIunderstandthatImaybeheldresponsibleforanyoralldamagesincurredasaresultofmynegligentor inappropriateuseoftheDistrictrsquosnetwork facilities

1 WhileonlineIwillnotuselanguagewhichmaybeharassingintimidatingthreateningoroffensiveIwilltreatotherswithrespectThewrittenandverbalmessagesIsendwhileontheInternet will not contain profanityobscenecommentssexuallyexplicitmaterialorexpressionsofbigotryracismorhatred

2 IwillnotplaceunlawfulinformationontheInternetnorwillIusetheInternetandor theDistrictNetworkFacilities inanyway thatviolates federalstateandorlocallawsorstatutesIwillneverfalsifymyidentitywhileusingtheInternetandwillproperlyidentifymyselfinmycommunicationsmadeontheDistrictNetworkFacilities

4

StudentParentBYOD TechnologyHandbook

3 IwillnotusetheInternetand District Network Facilities for non-school related activities

4 I will not use the Internet and District Network Facilities to (or attemptto) buy or sellany service or product

5 I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me6 Iwillnotuse copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without

written permission from the author I will cite the source where appropriateand willnotplagiarize the works of others

7 I will never give my password to others nor will I use another personrsquos password

8 Iwillnever usetheInternetor other DistrictNetworkFacilities tosend or obtain inappropriate material files Files or materials are consideredinappropriate if they are obscene pornographic harmful to minors ordisruptive or detrimental to the SchoolDistrictrsquos educationalobjectives

9 Except for the usual information contained in the headers of myelectronic mail I will never give out personal information such as name address phone number or gender

10 I will never knowingly circumvent or try to circumvent securitymeasures on any electronic device including my own while accessing anyof the districtrsquos networks

11 I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another personrsquos or organizationrsquos resources programs or data

12 Iwillnot or attempt to maliciously affect data of another user includinguploading downloading or creation of computer viruses

13 Iunderstand thatPortageTownshipSchools is notresponsibleor liable for any harm damages or charges that result from my use of thedistrictrsquos technologyincludingthe loss of datainterruptionof servicescorruptionof files or programs purchases hacking or other violations of this ResponsibleUsePolicy

14 The Districtrsquos electronic mail system is owned and operated by theCorporation The District may provide electronic mail to aid students in fulfilling their duties as an educational tool Electronic mail is not privateand may be monitored and accessed by school officials Users shall be heldpersonallyliableforthecontent of any electronic message theycreate Downloading any file attached to an electronic message isprohibited unless the student has been given permission by school personnel

15 Iwillreportanyviolations of this ResponsibleUsePolicythatIhave knowledge of to my teacher or any other school employee

5

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Notes

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3 IwillnotusetheInternetand District Network Facilities for non-school related activities

4 I will not use the Internet and District Network Facilities to (or attemptto) buy or sellany service or product

5 I will not change any computer file that does not belong to me6 Iwillnotuse copyrighted materials or software from the Internet without

written permission from the author I will cite the source where appropriateand willnotplagiarize the works of others

7 I will never give my password to others nor will I use another personrsquos password

8 Iwillnever usetheInternetor other DistrictNetworkFacilities tosend or obtain inappropriate material files Files or materials are consideredinappropriate if they are obscene pornographic harmful to minors ordisruptive or detrimental to the SchoolDistrictrsquos educationalobjectives

9 Except for the usual information contained in the headers of myelectronic mail I will never give out personal information such as name address phone number or gender

10 I will never knowingly circumvent or try to circumvent securitymeasures on any electronic device including my own while accessing anyof the districtrsquos networks

11 I will never attempt to gain unlawful access to another personrsquos or organizationrsquos resources programs or data

12 Iwillnot or attempt to maliciously affect data of another user includinguploading downloading or creation of computer viruses

13 Iunderstand thatPortageTownshipSchools is notresponsibleor liable for any harm damages or charges that result from my use of thedistrictrsquos technologyincludingthe loss of datainterruptionof servicescorruptionof files or programs purchases hacking or other violations of this ResponsibleUsePolicy

14 The Districtrsquos electronic mail system is owned and operated by theCorporation The District may provide electronic mail to aid students in fulfilling their duties as an educational tool Electronic mail is not privateand may be monitored and accessed by school officials Users shall be heldpersonallyliableforthecontent of any electronic message theycreate Downloading any file attached to an electronic message isprohibited unless the student has been given permission by school personnel

15 Iwillreportanyviolations of this ResponsibleUsePolicythatIhave knowledge of to my teacher or any other school employee

5

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Notes

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