Common use of Appropriate Use Clause in Contracts

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions

Appropriate Use. St Catherine’s School is committed to the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. All members of the community appreciate that students, staff and parents have a shared responsibility to use the technology in a responsible manner in line with the ethos and values of the School. • The use of all mobile devices including tablets and smartphones in lesson times requires permission of a member of staff, which should be proactively requested. When in use during lessons, devices should remain visible on desks. A reminder of the Traditions of St. Catherine’s School in the Digital Classroom is posted in all Senior School classrooms and can be found here. • • Mobile devices should only be used to make or receive messages and calls of any kind outside lesson time. • Mobile devices should not be used while walking around school or at any time in the Dining Hall or lunch queue except where instructed. • Photos, videos and audio recording of any individual should not be taken without his/her permission. Care and discretion should be taken when selecting items to photograph and broadcast. No one should share an image of anyone else without their express permission. • Great care should be taken about any photo showing a pupil in school uniform. Not only does the image reflect upon the school as well as the individual, but it may also raise safeguarding issues allowing strangers to identify where a pupil goes to school and thus to be able to contact them / meet them • All girls are expected to model good digital courtesy and treat each other respectfully with the proliferation of photographs and recordings. Specific permission should be sought before uploading recordings of any other person to the Internet or sharing via messaging platforms. Pupils must not make or proliferate manipulated images or videos which reflect or affect staff, peers or the School in unkind ways, or encourage others to do so. This is cyber bullying. Guidance is available from the Director of Digital Learning, Computing and ICT (Prep School), or from the Head of 6th Form, Senior Housemistress, the DSLs or the Head of Boarding, as appropriate in the Senior School. • Under no circumstances may photos or videos be taken in school changing rooms or toilets. Any such cases will be taken seriously and dealt with under the Rewards and Sanctions policy. • The only permitted wireless network for use by students in school is “SC – Staff & Students”. Checks are carried out at random and the use of other wireless networks at school constitutes a serious breach of this agreement. • Students should not participate in chainmail or overpopulated message groups on mobile devices. All messaging in school must be identifiable and accountable. • Students must not impersonate others or the School online, for example, by making fake accounts on social media or by contributing fake information to public websites. The School’s wheel logo is subject to copyright and permission to use it on any digital communications must be granted by the Headmistress. • Students must not share explicit, discriminatory, inflammatory or offensive materials. • Students must not video or proliferate online chats/emojis containing content which may cause offence or harm (eg. nude or semi-nude images, sexualized or aggressive messages/emojis etc.) either while in school, or outside school where identifiable as a St ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum▇▇▇▇’s pupil. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activitiesThis is a serious Safeguarding matter. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. • Students must follow obey the directions of the adult age restrictions for all social media apps and websites while in charge of the activity/area where school and whilst using school owned and managed devices are whether that be in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructionsoutside School

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Valdez City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  • that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  • that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  o Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  o Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  • that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  • that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  • payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  • the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Valdez City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practicespdrgooodpemearil prarctiecess. Students are expected to adopt these practiceseStaudrencts ahre exapenctded tocadioptt taheste ipraoctnices, meth just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  x that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  x that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  x Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  x Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  x that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  x that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  x payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  x Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  x the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  x the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  x the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  • that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  • that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  • Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  • Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  • that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  • that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  • payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  • Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  • the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions

Appropriate Use. St Catherine’s School is committed to the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. All members of the community appreciate that students, staff and parents have a shared responsibility to use the technology in a responsible manner in line with the ethos and values of the School. • The use of all mobile devices including tablets and smartphones in lesson times requires permission of a member of staff, which should be proactively requested. When in use during lessons, devices should remain visible on desks. A reminder of the Traditions of St. Catherine’s School in the Digital Classroom is posted in all Senior School classrooms and can be found here. • Mobile devices should only be used to make or receive messages and calls of any kind outside lesson time. • Mobile devices should not be used while walking around school or at any time in the Dining Hall or lunch queue except where instructed. • Photos, videos and audio recording of any individual should not be taken without his/her permission. Care and discretion should be taken when selecting items to photograph and broadcast. No one should share an image of anyone else without their express permission. • Great care should be taken about any photo showing a pupil in school uniform. Not only does the image reflect upon the school as well as the individual, but it may also raise safeguarding issues allowing strangers to identify where a pupil goes to school and thus to be able to contact them / meet them • All girls are expected to model good digital courtesy and treat each other respectfully with the proliferation of photographs and recordings. Specific permission should be sought before uploading recordings of any other person to the Internet or sharing via messaging platforms. Pupils must not make or proliferate manipulated images or videos which reflect or affect staff, peers or the School in unkind ways, or encourage others to do so. This is cyber bullying. Guidance is available from the Director of Digital Learning, Computing and ICT (Prep School), or from the Head of 6th Form, Senior Housemistress, the DSLs or the Head of Boarding, as appropriate in the Senior School. • Under no circumstances may photos or videos be taken in school changing rooms or toilets. Any such cases will be taken seriously and dealt with under the Rewards and Sanctions policy. • The only permitted wireless network for use by students in school is “SC – Staff & Students”. Checks are carried out at random and the use of other wireless networks at school constitutes a serious breach of this agreement. • Students should not participate in chainmail or overpopulated message groups on mobile devices. All messaging in school must be identifiable and accountable. • Students must not impersonate others or the School online, for example, by making fake accounts on social media or by contributing fake information to public websites. The School’s wheel logo is subject to copyright and permission to use it on any digital communications must be granted by the Headmistress. • Students must not share explicit, discriminatory, inflammatory or offensive materials. • Students must not video or proliferate online chats/emojis containing content which may cause offence or harm (e.g. nude or semi-nude images, sexualized or aggressive messages/emojis etc.) either while in school, or outside school where identifiable as a St ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum▇▇▇▇’s pupil. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activitiesThis is a serious Safeguarding matter. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. • Students must follow obey the directions of the adult age restrictions for all social media apps and websites while in charge of the activity/area where school and whilst using school owned and managed devices are whether that be in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructionsoutside School

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Valdez City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  • that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  • that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  o Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  o Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  • that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  • that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  • payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  • the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions

Appropriate Use. St Catherine’s School is committed to the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. All members of the community appreciate that students, staff and parents have a shared responsibility to use the technology in a responsible manner in line with the ethos and values of the School. • The use of all mobile devices including tablets and smartphones in lesson times requires permission of a member of staff, which should be proactively requested. When in use during lessons, devices should remain visible on desks. A reminder of the Traditions of St. Catherine’s School in the Digital Classroom is posted in all Senior School classrooms and can be found here. • • Mobile devices should only be used to make or receive messages and calls of any kind outside lesson time. • Mobile devices should not be used while walking around school or at any time in the Dining Hall or lunch queue except where instructed. • Photos, videos and audio recording of any individual should not be taken without his/her permission. Care and discretion should be taken when selecting items to photograph and broadcast. No one should share an image of anyone else without their express permission. • Great care should be taken about any photo showing a pupil in school uniform. Not only does the image reflect upon the school as well as the individual, but it may also raise safeguarding issues allowing strangers to identify where a pupil goes to school and thus to be able to contact them / meet them • All girls are expected to model good digital courtesy and treat each other respectfully with the proliferation of photographs and recordings. Specific permission should be sought before uploading recordings of any other person to the Internet or sharing via messaging platforms. Pupils must not make or proliferate manipulated images or videos which reflect or affect staff, peers or the School in unkind ways, or encourage others to do so. This is cyber bullying. Guidance is available from the Director of Digital Learning, Computing and ICT (Prep School), or from the Head of 6th Form, Senior Housemistress, the DSLs or the Head of Boarding, as appropriate in the Senior School. • Under no circumstances may photos or videos be taken in school changing rooms or toilets. Any such cases will be taken seriously and dealt with under the Rewards and Sanctions policy. • The only permitted wireless network for use by students in school is “SC – Wireless”. Checks are carried out at random and the use of other wireless networks at school constitutes a serious breach of this agreement. • Students should not participate in chainmail or overpopulated message groups on mobile devices. All messaging in school must be identifiable and accountable. • Students must not impersonate others or the School online, for example, by making fake accounts on social media or by contributing fake information to public websites. The School’s wheel logo is subject to copyright and permission to use it on any digital communications must be granted by the Headmistress. • Students must not share explicit, discriminatory, inflammatory or offensive materials. • Students must not video or proliferate online chats/emojis containing content which may cause offence or harm (e.g. nude or semi-nude images, sexualized or aggressive messages/emojis etc.) either while in school, or outside school where identifiable as a St ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum▇▇▇▇’s pupil. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activitiesThis is a serious Safeguarding matter. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. • Students must follow obey the directions of the adult age restrictions for all social media apps and websites while in charge of the activity/area where school and whilst using school owned and managed devices are whether that be in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructionsoutside School

Appropriate Use. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ City Schools expects that students will use VCS provided technology for purposes consistent with the curriculum. VCS technology resources should be used for class assignments and other learning activities. Students are expected to take good care of VCS technology resources, leaving equipment and work areas in good condition. Students may use district technology resources when directed by a teacher or when technology has been designated for open student use (e.g. the library). VCS educates students on the appropriate use of each technology that the student is exposed to, including topics such as Internet courtesy (‘netiquette’), proper research and citation methods and good email practices. Students are expected to adopt these practices, just as they would in any other subject area. When on campus during the regular school day (excluding before school, after school, break and lunch), students may only use technology (school issued or personally owned devices) for activities that are directly linked to a class in which a student is currently enrolled unless permission for other use in a classroom has been granted and is being supervised by a teacher. Teachers and staff members have the authority to allow or restrict use of technology and personally owned devices in their classrooms or areas. Students must follow the directions of the adult in charge of the activity/area where devices are in use. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring appropriate use, including:  • that only the student will use the assigned computer. Family members of the student are permitted to use the computer for school-related purposes (e.g. checking for homework, accessing the school website, checking grades).  • that the student will use the computer only for approved educational purposes.  o Personal, non-educational use of the computer is not authorized.  o Storage of pictures, videos, files, or other items not related to educational purposes is not authorized.  • that the student will bring the computer to school every day with the battery fully charged. If the student chooses to leave the computer at school overnight, it should be properly shut down and then plugged into a secure charging cart.  • that a report is provided to the Technology Director or Principal as soon as possible, but no later than the next school day, whenever the computer equipment/device is lost, stolen, damaged or not working properly and to cooperate with VCS in completing and filing necessary insurance or police reports.  • payment to VCS for damage (intentional or due to misuse/mistreatment) or loss (including theft) of the computer equipment or of breaches of network security.  o Optional insurance is available for laptops to assist in the event of theft, loss or damage. Insurance forms can be found in the school office and on the district technology website.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS on designated dates for inspection, routine maintenance, and summer storage.  • the return of the computer equipment to VCS immediately if the student moves out of the school district or otherwise ceases to attend school within VCS.  • the surrender of the computer equipment to a school administrator, teacher or staff member upon demand. (c) Laptop/Device Handling and Care Instructions