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Devices for Learning

All students in grades 7-12 are assigned a Chromebook to use as a learning tool. These devices will support classroom instruction. Students are required to adhere to the ISD 885 School Board Policy 524. 

Parent/Guardian Expectations

  1. The district offers an optional protection plan that covers accidental damage to district-issues devices. Families may choose to opt out of the protection plan and assume responsibility for all repair costs. Intentional damages is not covered by the protection plan and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
  2. The optional protection plan is to be paid online through EduTrak Connect.
  3. Supervision is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility when their child’s internet use is not in a school setting. 
  4. The district asks parents/guardians to support the proper use of electronic devices while at home.
  5. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to become familiar with the technology their child is using.
Students engaged in learning using chromebooks.

Student Expectations

  1. District issued devices are for educational purposes only.
  2. The device may only be used by the student to whom it was assigned. 
  3. Students are expected to bring their devices, fully charged, to school every day.
  4. Students are permitted to only download content approved or assigned by their instructors. 
  5. Only appropriate materials that follow the Acceptable Use Policy (School Board Policy #524) will be allowed. The use of software or music that is not provided by the district must be legally obtained. The presence of inappropriate music, photos, or software may result in the loss of the device and/or other disciplinary action.
  6. Students are encouraged to store documents, worksheets, notes, and other files on Google Drive.
  7. Students must alert Technology staff immediately if the device is malfunctioning. Students are not allowed to reconfigure the devices or software on the devices.
  8. Students will use their school-assigned password for their device. Students should not share any account passwords.
  9. All communication will go through the ISD 885 Google suite of applications or a teacher-approved method.
  10. For security and safety reasons, students must never leave the device unattended.
  11. All district policies apply everywhere and at all times, including off-campus, after school sports and extracurricular activities.
  12. Students must always respect the privacy of other students and staff and get permission before taking photos or videos of students or staff. Students may not post photos or videos to social media without their consent.
  13. The device belongs ISD 885 and is subject to inspection at any time without notice. Students must not circumvent any managed settings, hack, or otherwise attempt to inappropriately access the network or misuse a device.