HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
Acceptable Use POLICY
Expectations For Students
Holy Family School Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy for Electronic Communications
Our school wide vision for the use of technology for student learning is as follows:
Holy Family School (HFS) believes that all students should have access to technology when they act in a responsible, efficient, courteous and legal manner. Internet access and other technologies available to students and teachers, offer a multitude of global resources. Our goal in providing these services is to enhance the educational development of our students.
Responsible uses of technology are devoted to activities that support teaching and learning. The following statements signify our agreements about the use of technology at HFS:
Our school wide vision for the use of technology for student learning is as follows:
- We seek to improve teaching and impact student learning through the effective implementation of technology. Teachers and students at HFS use technology to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and engage actively in their learning to become responsible, independent and lifelong learners in a changing world. Our schoolwide vision is to impact student learning through the implementation of technology that is innovative, engaging, and meets the needs of all learners.
Holy Family School (HFS) believes that all students should have access to technology when they act in a responsible, efficient, courteous and legal manner. Internet access and other technologies available to students and teachers, offer a multitude of global resources. Our goal in providing these services is to enhance the educational development of our students.
Responsible uses of technology are devoted to activities that support teaching and learning. The following statements signify our agreements about the use of technology at HFS:
- I will not harm other people or their work.
- I will not damage, change, or tamper with the hardware, software, settings or the network in any way.
- I will not interfere with the operation of the network.
- I will respect copyright laws. I will properly cite sources.
- I will not seek, view, send, or display offensive messages or media.
- I will not share my passwords with another person.
- I will not waste limited resources such as disk or server space, bandwidth, or printing capacity.
- I will not trespass in another’s folders, work, or files.
- I will not use my personal web site accounts or any personal electronic device at school except with the permission of a staff member.
- I will notify an adult immediately if by accident I encounter materials that violate the rules of responsible use.
- I will not use any form of electronic communication during school hours without appropriate permission from school staff. “Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, cellular phone, computer, iPods or other mp3 or audio-video players and cameras.
- I will not use any form of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or bully anyone.
- I will not attempt to access the Internet via any connection that bypasses Holy Family School’s firewall and Internet content filters. This includes cellular service through wireless service providers.
- When in use, I will always have my iPad screen visible to the teacher, with screen brightness set to at least 50%
- I will not watch videos, listen to music or play games on my iPad during school hours without teacher permission.
- I understand that student use of personal electronic devices including cell phones, iPods, tablets, iPads not belonging to HFS, and laptop computers is prohibited on campus during school hours.
- I am prepared to be held accountable for my actions, for the loss of privileges, or may experience other appropriate consequences if these rules are violated.
- I understand that my electronic communications at Holy Family School are not private and can be monitored by the administration.
- I understand that these expectations of responsible use apply to any and all times I am in the care of Holy Family School
Monitoring and Infractions
To ensure the learning and safety of students at all times, the use of student iPads at Holy Family School is limited to educational purposes during the school day. While at school, students are not permitted to use iMessage, AirDrop, FaceTime, text messaging or social media on any device. Students who are off task or who choose not to use devices appropriately will be subject to progressive disciplinary action, including the following:
First Infraction: Removal of iPad from student for the remainder of the school day; parent must arrange for iPad pick up in school office.
Second Infraction: Removal of iPad from student; parent meeting with administration to arrange for iPad pick up.
Third Infraction: Removal of iPad from student; parent meeting with administration to arrange for iPad pick up; detention.
Multiple infractions or willful disregard of school rules may result in suspension from school.
To ensure the learning and safety of students at all times, the use of student iPads at Holy Family School is limited to educational purposes during the school day. While at school, students are not permitted to use iMessage, AirDrop, FaceTime, text messaging or social media on any device. Students who are off task or who choose not to use devices appropriately will be subject to progressive disciplinary action, including the following:
First Infraction: Removal of iPad from student for the remainder of the school day; parent must arrange for iPad pick up in school office.
Second Infraction: Removal of iPad from student; parent meeting with administration to arrange for iPad pick up.
Third Infraction: Removal of iPad from student; parent meeting with administration to arrange for iPad pick up; detention.
Multiple infractions or willful disregard of school rules may result in suspension from school.
Expectations for student use of iPads:
- Bring the iPad each day to school, fully charged. It's best to get in the habit of charging the iPad at the end of the day each day. That way, you get a full night's charge and will be ready for the start of school the next day. IMPORTANT: Be sure that you are using the charger that came with the iPad, not an iPhone charger. The power requirements are higher for the iPad.
- Keep the iPad in its case. Keeping it in the hard shell case at all times helps to ensure it stays protected from accidental wear and tear. When storing the iPad in your carrying bag, make sure to avoid other objects that might damage the screen, such as any object with hard, sharp corners.
- Store the iPad in a safe place when not in use. If you are not using the iPad during a portion of a class, or outside of class, be sure to store it away in a safe location. Do not leave your iPad where it could be stolen. Do not set the iPad near liquids or objects of extreme heat. Keep it out of direct sunlight and rain.
- Use the iPad for school-related activities. During free time at school, the iPad is intended for school-related activities.
- Keep electronic communication school related. During instructional activities, electronic communication is to be focused solely on the activity at hand. No non-school related e-communication is allowed during the school day.