Cross County Elementary
Acceptable Use Agreement
The Cross County School District agrees to allow the student identified below (“Student”) to use the district’s technology to access the Internet under the following terms and conditions:
1. Conditional Privilege: The Student’s use of the district’s access to the Internet is a privilege conditioned on the Student’s abiding to this agreement. No student may use the district’s access to the Internet unless the Student and his/her parent or guardian have read and signed this agreement.
2. Acceptable Use: The Student agrees that he/she will use the District’s Internet access during the instructional day for educational purposes only. In using the Internet, the Student agrees to obey all federal and state laws and regulations. The Student also agrees to abide by any Internet use rules instituted at the Student’s school or class, whether those rules are written or oral.
3. Penalties for Improper Use: If the Student violates this agreement and misuses the Internet, the Student shall be subject to disciplinary action.
4. “Misuse of the District’s access to the Internet” includes but is not limited to the following:
a. using the Internet during the instructional day for other than educational purposes;
b. gaining intentional access or maintaining access to materials which are “harmful to minors” as defined by Arkansas law;
c. using the Internet for any illegal activity, including computer hacking and copyright or intellectual property law violations;
d. making unauthorized copies of computer software;
e. accessing “chat line” unless authorized by the instructor for a class activity directly supervised by a staff member;
f.using abusive or profane language in private messages on the system; or using the system to harass, insult, or verbally attack others;
g. posting anonymous messages on the system;
h. using encryption software;
i.wasteful use of limited resources provided by the school including paper;
j.causing congestion of the network through lengthy downloads of files;
k. vandalizing data of another user;
l.obtaining or sending information which could be used to make destructive devices such as guns, weapons, bombs, explosives, or fireworks;
m. gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to resources or files;
n. identifying oneself with another person’s name or password or using an account or password of another user without proper authorization;
o. invading the privacy of individuals;
p. divulging personally identifying information about himself/herself or anyone else either on the Internet or in an e-mail. Personally identifying information that includes full names, address, and phone number;
q. using the network for financial or commercial gain without district permission;
r. theft or vandalism of data, equipment, or intellectual property;
s. attempting to gain access or gaining access to student records, grades, or files;
t.introducing a virus to, or otherwise improperly tampering with the system;
u. degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance;
v. creating a web page or associating a web page with the school or school district without proper authorization;
w. providing access to the District’s Internet access to unauthorized individuals;
x. failing to obey school or classroom Internet use rules; or
y. taking part in any activity related to internet use which creates a clear and present danger of the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the district or any of its schools.
z. installing or downloading software on district computers without prior approval of technology director or his/her designee.
5. Liability for Debts: Students and their cosigners shall be liable for any and all costs (debts) incurred through the student’s use of the computers or the Internet including penalties for copyright violations.
6. No Expectation of Privacy: The Student and parent/guardian signing the Acceptable Use Agreement and Laptop Agreement agree that if the Student uses the Internet through the District’s access, that the Student waives any right to privacy the Student may have for such use. The Student and the parent/guardian agree that the district may monitor the Student’s use of the District’s Internet Access and may also examine all system activities the Student participates in, including but not limited to e-mail, voice, and video transmissions, to ensure proper use of the system. The District may share such transmissions with the Student’s parents/guardians.
7. No Guarantees: The District will make good faith efforts to protect children from improper or harmful matter which may be on the Internet. At the same time, in signing this agreement, the parent and Student recognize that the District makes no guarantees about preventing improper access to such materials on the part of the Student.
Laptop Agreement
Learning in the Present; Preparing for the Future
Cross County School District is pleased and proud to offer our students and staff in Grades 3- 12 access to an Apple MacBook Laptop computer and the Internet. Use of the wireless network will provide Cross County Elementary School access to numerous software programs and the Internet for educational purposes. Cross County School District believes that using 21st Century tools will improve the educational opportunities for our students.
Internet connection at home will be beneficial to students. We are trying to identify Internet Service Providers that will provide service to families at a low monthly cost. This information will be provided to parents. The laptop computers will have many uses at home without Internet Access, but the students’ ability to get full benefit from their assigned computer will be much greater if they have Internet access.
We hope that you share our excitement of being able to offer the laptop computers as an instructional resource to our students and teachers at Cross County Elementary School. The impact on teaching and learning will be enormous. Our students will gain access to up to date information and will be able to use this information to enhance learning. In addition, their technology skills will increase and better prepare them for higher education and the workforce. As with any new initiative, there will be constant assessment and necessary changes to make this project work to the maximum benefit of our students. We are committed to that goal.
This Agreement represents and outline of the Laptop Policies and Procedures. By signing this Agreement, student and parents/guardians agree to follow the Policies and Procedures. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to read and understand these Policies and Procedures prior to signing this Agreement.
Access to the Cross County School District computers and systems is a privilege, not a right. Violating the letter or spirit of the regulations may be cause to deny a student access to the Cross County School District computers and systems, and/or may result in more serious disciplinary action(s) and/or financial obligations.
Cross County School District has insured the laptops for the current year. The following charges will be incurred for each occurrence if the laptop or accessories are damaged, lost, or stolen;
First Breakage: The actual cost of repair/replacement or $150--money due before the laptop is returned to the student
Second Breakage: The actual cost of repair/replacement or $300--money due before the laptop is returned to the student
Third Breakage: The actual cost of repair/replacement of $500. Student loses laptop privileges until the financial obligations are taken care of and a campus committee devises a plan for the student’s possible further use of the equipment.
Intentional Damage: The actual cost of repair. Student loses laptop privileges until the financial obligations are taken care of and a campus committee devises a plan for the student’s possible further use of the equipment. The principal shall determine whether damage to the computer was intentional.
Responsibilities of Stakeholders:
General Care of the Laptops
* Treat the laptop with care by not dropping it, getting it wet, leaving it outdoors, or using it with food or drink nearby
* Honor you family’s values when using the Internet. Parents will discuss family values and expectations regarding the use of the Internet at home. Parents will supervise their child’s use of the laptop at home.
* If the computer is damaged or not working properly, it must be turned in to the TIP room for repair or replacement. Parents/guardians and student are not authorized to attempt repairs themselves, or contract with any other individual or business for the repair of the laptop.
* Keep your laptop closed when transporting it and inside your approved laptop case.
* Do not leave your laptop in an unsecured area
* Do not loan the laptop to anyone not in your immediate family
* Protect the laptop by unplugging the power supply and other peripherals when transporting the laptop
* Protect the display by carefully closing the lid when moving the laptop
* When transporting their laptop to and from school, students should always be sure it is placed in the carrying case, and the case is fully closed. Students are expected to treat their laptop with care and resect. The computer and case are the property of Cross County School District, and should be kept clean and free of marks at all times.
* Students should not use their laptop while walking, on the bus, or otherwise being transported. Laptops should only be used while they are on a flat, stable surface such as a table. Laptops can be fragile, and if they are dropped they may break.
* Students should protect their laptop from extreme heat or cold. Laptops should never be left in a car, even if the car is locked.
* Computers should be protected from the weather, water or other liquid, food, and pets. Students should never eat or drink while using their laptop, or use their laptop near others who are eating and drinking.
* Heavy objects should never be placed or stacked on top of your laptop. This includes books musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.
* Students should use care when plugging in their power cord or phone cord and when using their CD ROM drive.
* Computers should never be placed in their carrying case while they are turned on. The computer should either be turned off or in “sleep” mode. In addition, computers should not be placed on or under soft items such as pillows, chairs or sofa cushions, or blankets. This will cause the computer to overheat, and will result in damage to the computer.
General Use of the Laptops and the CCSD Network System
Cross County School District fully expects that all members of the school community will use the computer systems in a responsible, appropriate, and legal manner. Use the following regulations as a guide when working within our computers on computer system:
1. Follow the Cross County School District Acceptable Use Policy when using the Internet at home or at school.
2. Any inappropriate or careless use of a computer should be reported to a teacher or other staff member immediately.
3. Students must immediately report theft or damage to a teacher and to the TIP room. For hardware and software problems, student must take their laptop to the TIP room.
4. Do not load software form CD’s or the Internet unless you have permission from a teacher.
5. Do not remove programs or files from the laptop.
6. Do not give personal information when using the Internet.
7. During school hours the school’s Internet connection should be used only for research or information gathering that is directly related to academic assignments or extracurricular projects supervised by the Cross County Elementary School faculty.
8. During school hours, game playing on computers is not allowed unless the game is directly related to a school assignment or activity.
9. E-mail (or any other computer communication) should be used only for legitimate and responsible communication between students, faculty and the outside world. Rude, abusive, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate language is not permitted.
10. Students should access only those files that belong to them or which they are certain they have permission to use. Students are expected to follow all copyright laws.
11. Students will not download copyrighted material to a school-owned computer unless part of a class project and under the supervision of the teacher.
12. Files stored within the school computer systems (both laptop and fileservers) shall be limited to those relating to formal school courses or activities. Games, commercial software, or graphic files that are not for a school project or formal activity should not be stored on the school computer systems.
13. Students are expected to only access teacher authorized sites at the appropriate times.
14. Students shall notify their teacher immediately if they accidentally access an inappropriate site.
15. Students shall only use their assigned network drive to store school related files only.
16. Students shall always protect their user account by logging off when mot at their computer.
17. Each computer is assigned to an individual student. Students shall never “swap” or “share” their computer with another student. Laptops should be in a student’s possession or secured at all times.
18. Students shall never share their password with another student. Passwords should always be kept confidential.
19. Students are responsible for saving or backing up their documents to the server.
20. Students shall never attempt to “hack” into any computer system or engage in unauthorized use of the network.
21. All users must never maliciously damage or steal school computer equipment or electronic data.
22. All users must never change the settings of school-supplied software.
23. If the computer is stolen while at home, parents/guardians should immediately report the theft to the local police. This information should also be conveyed to the campus principal at the first opportunity available. A copy of the police report is to be turned in to the principal.
24. The use of chat rooms or instant messaging systems or free email on the Internet is prohibited. The students may only use the email account and chat software that is set up by Cross County Elementary School.
25. Students shall keep the computer in the school provided case whenever it is not being used. The computer shall not be placed in a backpack with books or other heavy items.
26. Placing stickers or anything with an adhesive, writing or drawing on, engraving or otherwise defacing the laptop or carrying case are not allowed and will result in loss of privileges and disciplinary consequences.
Daily Preparation Tasks
* Recharge the laptop battery every night. If you are unable to recharge it yourself, check the laptop in to the TIP room for recharging before leaving school for the day.
* Bring the laptop to school everyday and have it ready to work at the beginning of each class.
* If a student fails to bring their fully charged laptop to school each day, consequences outlined in the student code of conduct will be applied.
* Students who do not have permission to take their laptop home may pick up their laptop in the TIP room each morning, and are required to return their laptop to the TIP room at the end of each day.
* Students will be allowed to recharge their laptops each day during classes that are conductive to this. Very few classes will have this capability, so avoid any potential problems by charging them each night at home.
Using the Computer for Internet and E-mail
Students and parents/guardians understand that Cross County School District does not have control over information found on the Internet. While every attempt is made to block access from inappropriate material while the student is at school, the district is not able to monitor student usage of the computer while at home. It is the parent/guardians’s responsibility to supervise the information that a student is accessing form the Internet while at home.
Students should be aware that Internet access and e-mail, and other media that are accessed, created or stored on their computer are the sole property of the District. The District has the right to review theses items for appropriateness, and to limit or revoke a student’s access to them at any time, and for any reason.
No Expectation of Privacy
The Student and parent/guardian by signing the Acceptable Use Agreement and Laptop Agreement agree that if the Student uses the Internet through the District’s access, that the Student waives any right to privacy the Student may have for such use. The Student and the parent/guardian agree that the district may monitor the Student’s use of the District’s Internet Access and may also examine all system activities the Student participates in, including but not limited to e-mail, voice, and video transmissions, to ensure proper use of the system. The District may share such transmissions with the Student’s parents/guardians.
Consequences of Inappropriate Use
The use of any district technology is a privilege and not a right. Students are expected to use their computer in accordance with these Policies and Procedures, and District Acceptable Use Policy and any applicable laws. Failure to use this computer in an appropriate manner will result in consequences, as determined by the staff and administration of Cross County School district.
In addition to any disciplinary consequences the following consequences shall apply to violations of this agreement;
1. Compromising the security of any school-owned computer or the school network will result int he loss of the use of any school computer or network for the rest of the school year.
2. Deliberately damaging any school-owned computer or the school network will result in the loss of the use of any school computer or network of the rest of the school year.
3. Violating the schools acceptable use policy or this agreement may result in the loss of computer or network privileges for a period of five days up to the remainder of the school year depending on the severity of the infraction and the frequency of the offense.
Students checking out of school will turn in their laptop, chargers, and laptop case. Students assigned to OSS (Out-of-School Suspension) for whatever reason will turn in their laptop, chargers, and laptop case.
Students who leave the District and fail to check in their laptops and related equipment will have felony theft charges filed against them immediately upon the District’s knowledge of such an event. The District will prosecute the occurrence to the fullest extent of the law.