Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC) empowers students of color and allies with an education in computer science so that YOU can use technology to help make a positive impact in YOUR community. We believe that once you know how to code, there are NO LIMITS to your imagination!
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
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Lidia Sánchez, Program Director: lidia@gokic.org, 512-850-1446
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Angelea Ynami, Education Manager: angelea@gokic.org, 909-838-6870
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Kuzon Onhmany, Educator: kuzon@gokic.org
GOKiC RULES & EXPECTATIONS
These rules are basic expectations of everyone who participates in GOKiC. Individual classes may set additional rules or norms, which students are expected to follow.
General Student Expectations
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We encourage you to take part, be on time, and show dedication.
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For everyone's safety and responsibility, you should always stay on the program site during program hours.
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Show respect to your teachers, GOKiC staff, GOKiC visitors, your classmates, and yourself.
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Be mindful of GOKiC property, the personal space of GOKiC educators, other students, and visitors.
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Please turn off or put on silent mode and store away your cell phones, MP3 players, handheld game consoles, and other personal electronics during class, unless they are being used for a planned class activity.
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Don't eat or drink unless your teacher allows it or it's part of the class rules.
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No rough play, violence, fighting, or physical joking around.
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Avoid using offensive or hurtful language, including profanity, derogatory, hateful, or violent words.
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Never bring any kind of weapon.
Computer Use Rules
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A GOKiC laptop may sometimes be offered if necessary for program purposes. Students are expected to handle laptops and related equipment with care. Physical damage to a laptop will result in fines to the student responsible for the damage.
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All internet browsing conducted in GOKiC is expected to be related to the classroom activities
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Online games may be played only during times allowed by the teacher, or if game playing is a part of the classroom activity
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No instant messaging, personal email, chatting, or social networks unless explicit permission is given or it is part of the assigned activity. No Facebook!
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No cyberbullying. Students found to be using GOKiC equipment to bully others online will be put into a restorative justice circle to dig deep into the issue and find a solution.
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Do not download files onto your GOKiC laptop unless explicit permission is given by the teacher or staff
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No using GOKiC’s software or materials to make offensive, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content
Non-discrimination Policy
- GOKiC is committed to youth regardless of race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
STUDENT ONLINE TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES RELEASE
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Students using registration-required websites are expected to act safely by keeping personal or overly identifying information off of their websites. Students may share their interests, ideas, and student work completed in GOKiC.
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Students using registration-required websites agree to not share the class username or password with anyone besides their teachers and parents and to never log in as another student.
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Students using registration-required websites are expected to treat this online space as a classroom space. Speech that is inappropriate for class is inappropriate online as well.
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Students who do not abide by these terms and conditions will lose their opportunity to participate in GOKiC activities.
IMAGE USE & MEDIA CONSENT AGREEMENT
By participating in Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC) services, I agree to the following:
I consent to the GOKiC Image Use and Media Consent Policy. I grant permission to GOKiC to photograph and/or video and audio record my child, and of any works created as a program participant, for promotional, fundraising, marketing, educational, and other communications
purposes and to publicize in digital and print form any photos/recordings of my child and their Materials without additional notification.
This grant remains in effect until revoked. Any such revocation would only be for materials not yet collected at the time of revocation. The rights granted to GOKiC in this release include the perpetual, exclusive,and unencumbered right to use, edit, reproduce, distribute, publish, and otherwise exhibit the photos/recordings worldwide, in any and all forms of media. In addition, the rights granted to GOKiC in this release include the right to use the photo/recordings to publicize and advertise GOKiC and/or its services.
No monetary compensation will be given for use of any photo/recording of my child. I agree to hold harmless and do hereby release GOKiC and its past, current, or future directors, employees, agents, representatives, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action associated with this release and, including without limitation, any claims for libel of violation of any rights of publicity or privacy which I many have by reason of this release.
MEDIA OPT OUT
You have a right to opt out of inclusion of photographs/recordings, but unless you complete this form: GOKiC Participant Media Opt Out, participation in GOKiC activities implies permission for the images taken at those events. For program participants, Media Opt Outs are program specific and the Media Opt Out is only in effect for the program currently being registered for. If a student re-enrolls in the future, a new Media Opt Out form would be required for that specific programming.
GOKiC PARENT & STUDENT AGREEMENT + MEDIA CONSENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, we confirm that we have read and agreed to the Student Rules and Expectations, including General Expectations and Computer Use Rules for participation in the Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC) program.
Student Agreement:
We have read and agree to follow the rules and expectations outlined by GOKiC while I am enrolled in the program.
Parent/Guardian Agreement:
I understand and agree that my child will honor the rules and expectations of the GOKiC program. I acknowledge that GOKiC, its partners, and associated stakeholders will not be held responsible for any injuries, damages, or personal losses incurred while participating in this program.
Image Use & Media Consent Acknowledgment:
I have reviewed GOKiC’s Image Use and Media Consent Policy and confirm that I understand and accept its terms. I affirm that I am 18 years of age or older and that my electronic signature is legally equivalent to my handwritten signature on this form.