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Tulpehocken Area School District

Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School

PARENT & STUDENT TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK

Junior-Senior High School Laptop Program

Table of Contents

Technology Vision at Tulpehocken Area School District ……………………………………………………….…… 1Introduction …………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………...… 1

Parent & Student FAQs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2

General Guidelines for Use ……………………………………………………….………………………………………….….. 9Laptop Use Expectations ………………………………………………………………….………….……………….………… 10Acceptable Use ………………………………………………………………….………………………….…….…………………. 10Unacceptable Behavior …………………………………………………………..………………………...…………………… 10Consequences for Misuse, Neglect, or Noncompliance ………………………………….……………………… 11Laptop Care Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 11Recommended Guidelines for Technology Use at Home ………………………………………………….…….. 11Software and File Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 11Help Desk Procedures ………………………………….………………………………………………………………………….12Copyright and General Guidelines for Fair Use …………………………………………………………………….….13Insurance Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14Wireless Access ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………14Core Concepts of Netiquette ………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 14

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Parent and Student Technology Policy HandbookTechnology Vision at Tulpehocken Area School District

Our vision is to use technology to enhance our curriculum, to build communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that enable students to be globally aware, competitive, and adaptable in their personal and professional life.

Introduction

The district 1:1 pilot program began in Fall 2014 and included Apple iPads in grades 2, 3, 7, and 8. The following year, the pilot program was expanded to include all grades K through 8. Apple iPads were selected for use in grades K-4. The Dell 2-in-1 laptop was selected for use in grades 5-8. In March 2017, the school board voted to expand the program to grades 9-12.

With the input of our teachers, the iPad and 2-in-1 was selected as a means to deliver a student- centered learning environment. To accomplish this goal, we have challenged our teachers to seek opportunities where they can:

● Explore new teaching strategies using technology● Expand their knowledge of technology and keep current on emerging technologies● Use technology to document student needs, progress, and mastery of content● Share digital resources with students (including digital textbooks) and receive electronic

submissions of assignments● Be empowered to seek out new learning opportunities for their students

These new opportunities for our teachers and students opened the door for unlimited possibilities. While technology should never be the replacement for instruction and learning, it can be a vehicle to getting students engaged in their own learning experience.

We are now ready to take our program to the next level. Our teachers and students have incorporated the technology into their curriculums at school, but in order for our curriculum to extend beyond the classroom, we believe that our students must have access to their laptop outside of the school day. In order to accomplish that we are offering the opportunity for students to take their laptop home.

Both of our laptops were selected with the input of our teachers with the idea in mind that these laptops become as important to classroom instruction as a textbook or workbook. Similar to textbooks or other instructional resources, the technology laptop is used to enhance the curriculum and is not used as the only instruction the student receives during class.

Student access to portable computing hardware allows for learning to happen through a variety of different means.

In promoting the use of our 1:1 technology pilot program, we seek to promote innovation in what has come to be recognized as the "4Cs" in education -- Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Parents & Students

Q: Why did Tulpehocken start this program?

In order to be true to our technology vision, we believe that students need to have a set of skills to be globally competitive and adaptable once they graduate from Tulpehocken. When we pair a student with a technology laptop, we believe that the barriers for student success begin to vanish and new learning opportunities present themselves.

Q: How does Tulpehocken’s One-to-One laptop program help me academically?

Student access to technology allows for learning to happen through a variety of different means outside the walls of the traditional classroom. The learning environment provided through our 1:1 pilot program affords students the flexibility to collaborate with peers in team environments within their own classroom or across the world when this occurs in an educationally appropriate manner.

In promoting the use of our 1:1 technology pilot program, we seek to promote innovation in what has come to be recognized as the "4Cs" in education -- Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity.

● Critical Thinking: The ability to engage in reflective and independent thinkingo Knowledge, Comprehension, and Application – What do you know, understand, and

what can you do.o Analyze – dissect, diagram, prioritize, arrange components, make connections.o Synthesize – predict, draw conclusions, integrate.o Evaluate – assess, compare, critique, discriminate, explain/summarize.o Affective Domain – challenge, defend, judge, support, accept

● Communication: The sharing of thoughts, questions, ideas, and solutions● Collaboration: Working together to reach a goal – putting talent, expertise, and smarts to work● Creativity: Trying new approaches to get things done

Many of today’s jobs in the science, technology, and engineering fields did not exist 20 years ago. What career skills will interest you upon graduation? Do jobs in that career field exist today? Putting technology to work to allow for discovery and inquiry in class will expose you to the tools that may be encountered if you choose to pursue post-secondary education or begin a career after graduation.

Q: Does this mean I will never use a pencil, paper, or books again? Will I use my district laptop in every class, all day long?

No. There will be times when technology is appropriate for learning and times when it is not. Your laptop is a tool, just like your pencil, pen, or book. Traditional tools for learning may be more effective at times in meeting the learning outcomes. Your teachers will know the right balance between using and


not using technology for your learning. Pencils, paper, and books will not disappear just because you now have a laptop.

Teachers will integrate technology into classes as they would any resource that can assist students in learning and creating. Balancing technology use with traditional instruction is something that we value in our classrooms.

Q: When will I be permitted to bring my district laptop home?

Students in grades 9-12 will be issued their laptop and able to take their laptops home once the signed Acceptable Use Policy and Technology form is returned. Students in grades 8 will be permitted to take their laptop home as well provided the appropriate forms are returned. Seventh graders will not be able to take their laptop home at this time.

Q: What do I need to do to be permitted to take my laptop home?

A signed Acceptable Use Policy is necessary for all students. High School students will be issued the laptop and may take the laptop home. A parent/guardian signed “Take Home” Form is necessary for students in grade 8.

Q: Do I have to take my laptop home?

For grades 9-12, students will be responsible for the laptop and do not need to check the laptop into a designated area unless the parent opts them out of the take home option. Students in grade 7 will not be permitted to take their laptop home at this time, while students in grade 8 will have the option to take their laptops home with a completed form.

Q: May I access the Internet at home with the district laptop?

Yes. Students are permitted to connect to an outside internet connection. Websites will be filtered the same way they are filtered at school. TASD will not supply or set up home internet access or internet access laptops.

Q: May I use my printer at home with the district laptop?

Yes. However, the printer must not require elevated (administrative) privileges to install or use. Staff members will not be able to assist in getting home printers to work. Students may print to specific student printers at school.


Q: What if I do not have Internet access at home?

Students may access free public wifi at locations in the communities served by Tulpehocken Area School District. Sheetz, Bethel-Tulpehocken Library, Bernville Library, C&C Pizza, Love’s, and McDonalds (the latter three locations not being in our school district) serve as public wifi hotspots in our area. A continually updated list of public wifi in the community is available at: http://www.tulpehocken.org/FreeWifiHotspots.aspx

Additionally, Comcast currently provides home internet access for $9.95 a month (plus tax) for families residing in a Comcast serviceable area who have at least one child that participates in the National School Lunch Program. Please visit https://internetessentials.com/ or call 1-855-846-8376 for details.

Mobile wifi hotspots are also available for checkout at the Bernville Public Library for rent for $40 per month to all community members.

If no viable Internet connection exists at home, teachers will work with students to handle their individual situation.

Q: Is there anything special I should do with my district laptop at home?

Students must adhere fully to the Acceptable Use Policy (Policy 815) while at home or at school.

An assigned laptop may be connected to a home or guest network via a wireless or wired network connection.

Students should remember to charge their assigned laptop nightly before coming to school. Students should remember to bring the laptop and power cord back to school every day. Students will be responsible if a laptop is not ready for class work every day. If a laptop is not charged, it will be viewed the same as if it were to be left at home.

Q: Will other members of my household be able to use the district laptop?

No. In addition to the student to whom the laptop is assigned, the only authorized individuals who may log into a student laptop are administrators, teachers, or a member of the technology staff. Login or use by any other individual is prohibited.

Q: What do I do if my district laptop doesn’t work or is damaged?

Damage or technology support requests must be immediately reported through a teacher or via e-mail at [email protected].


Q: What do I do if my district laptop is stolen?

Laptops should not be left in an area unsupervised, or in a car where theft might occur. A stolen laptop must be reported immediately to a teacher or administrator.

An off-campus stolen laptop claim must be accompanied by a formal police report. A copy of the police report should be handed to the building principal. In the case of a laptop stolen while off-campus, failure to file a police report will result in the laptop being reported as “lost” resulting in the student being responsible for the full cost of replacement. Additionally, a laptop stolen as an outcome of negligent activity will result in the laptop being reported as “lost” resulting in the student being responsible for the full cost of replacement.

Q: What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is the intentional act of harassment via electronic means. Cyberbullying can take on many forms including the public sharing of embarrassing photos via social media, e-mail, or text message, or sharing information publicly that was meant to remain private. Our teachers regularly discuss elements of digital citizenship in the classroom and encourage students to speak up and report an incident of bullying whether it takes place face to face or online.

Students may not use an assigned laptop to commit an act of cyber bullying. Events involving cyberbullying will be investigated pursuant to Policy 249 (Bullying and Cyberbullying). Students should report any incident of bullying or cyberbullying to a school staff member. Screenshots or other digital evidence will help in the investigation. As outlined in this policy, “complaints of bullying or cyberbullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when a complaint is verified. Neither reprisals nor retaliation shall occur as a result of the submission of a complaint.”

Q: How long will I have the district laptop?

For Jr High students, laptops will remain with the students assigned until 8 th grade. At the start of the 2017-2018 school year, all high school students will be issued a laptop that will remain with them until graduation.

Q: Will I have the laptop over the Summer break?

No. The laptop must be turned in at the end of the school year.

Q: May I use my own laptop rather than the district laptop?

No. Policies do not permit a personal laptop in school.


Q: What happens if my parent(s)/guardians refuse to sign the Acceptable Use Policy or sign the Take Home Agreement?

Students may not utilize a district Internet connection or laptop without parental signature of the Acceptable Use Policy in the student handbook. Students may not bring a laptop home without parental signature of the Take Home Agreement.

Q: Do I own the district laptop?

No. Students do not own the laptop. The laptop is “loaned” to the student for the duration of their enrollment at Tulpehocken Area School District. Students moving out of the district must return their laptop and accessories (AC charging adaptor and case) no later than their last day of attendance. Students who are found to have violated policy involving technology may have their laptop limited or taken away.

Q: Must I use the district-issued carrying case?

All laptops must be stored in the carrying case that was assigned to the student at all times.

Q: May I personalize the district laptop, case, or other accessories?

Students may personalize the desktop background, login icon, browser theme, etc. provided that the images used do not create a disruption to the school or classroom environment.

Stickers and markings outside of those authorized by information technology staff are prohibited. Items applied to the outside of the case will be considered “damage” and will incur a bill as appropriate.

Q: What programs will be installed on the district laptop?

The “core” suite of applications installed on a student laptop includes the following:

● Web Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge● Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)● Additional applications not listed which may be subject to change

Q: May I install software on the district laptop?

No. Information Technology staff will only install specialized applications that are deemed necessary for instructional use. These applications are what one would generally find installed in a school computer lab or a classroom laptop. Students may not install any additional applications that require elevated administrative privileges.


Q: May I use the district laptop to play games, music, videos, etc.?

Students must ensure that local storage is not consumed by non-instructional resources such as (but not limited to) music, movies, or games.

Q: May I use the district laptop to access social media?

Laptops may be used to access social media after school hours only.

Q: May I use the district laptop to access personal e-mail accounts?

Only school-issued e-mail accounts (ending in @tulpehocken.org) may be used on our network during school hours. After school, students may use personal e-mail accounts.

Q: What is the expectation of privacy regarding use of the district laptop?

As outlined in Policy 815 (Acceptable Use): “No confidentiality or privacy is represented or guaranteed by the school district for employee or student use of the district’s technology systems. To the contrary, no use will be considered private in regard to the school district. Consequently, messages transmitted or otherwise conveyed by these systems are not and should not be considered private. Any party who uses Tulpehocken Area School District’s technology systems to transmit or receive communications shall be deemed to have consented to having the content of any such communications reviewed by the Tulpehocken Area School District. The school district reserves the right to monitor network use at any time, without notice and to contact the appropriate local authorities, including the police department, about any suspected improper use.”

Q: Do I need to take the district laptop to all of my classes?

Just as in the case of a textbook, the expectation is that the assigned laptop should be brought to class.

Students who do not bring their laptop home should place their laptop in the designated area.

The following rules apply:

In the hallways: Laptops are to be kept in the case

In school district assigned locker: Laptops should be secured inside the case, locked inside a student’s assigned locker.

During gym class: Laptops should be secured inside the case, locked inside a student’s assigned gym locker or assigned hallway locker.


During lunch: Laptops should be secured inside the case, locked inside a student’s assigned locker.

During after-school activities: Laptops should be secured inside the case, locked inside a gym locker or assigned hallway locker.

Laptops should never be left unattended or unsecured. Students should expect that a laptop will be confiscated if left in this condition and will need to see an administrator to get the confiscated laptop back. Leaving a laptop unsupervised may result in disciplinary action.

Q: What do I do if I leave my district laptop at home?

Just as in the case of a textbook, students are expected to bring their laptop to school with them. Unlike a single textbook, however, a student laptop left at home may be disruptive to multiple classes. Students will be allowed to make a phone call home as they would be able to if they left other items home. A loaner laptop will not be given.

Q: What do I do if my laptop battery is low during the school day?

The expectation is that students arrive at school with a charged laptop, ready to work. Due to limited access to power receptacles, every effort should be made to charge the laptop before arriving at school. Students should bring the AC charging adapter with them as well in order to charge a laptop if it loses power during the school day. Power outlets in classrooms may be limited.

Q: May I use the district laptop on the school bus?

No. It is required that the laptop be kept inside its case and powered down during transport to keep it safe.

Q: May I let other Tulpehocken students use my district laptop?

No. In addition to the student to whom the laptop is assigned, the only authorized individuals who may log into a student laptop are administrators, teachers, or a member of the technology staff. Login or use by any other individual is a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy and is prohibited.


General Guidelines for Use

At School:

1. Students must use case/sleeve for their laptop and have it closed/zippered when carrying from classroom to classroom

2. Students should not keep anything inside the case/sleeve for their laptop- no folders, papers, pencils, etc.

3. Students must keep lid/case closed on their laptop unless teacher directs to keep open4. Students must use two hands when carrying the laptop at all times5. Students must leave ID stickers and tags on the laptop and the laptop case/sleeve6. Students must plug in all laptops at the end of each day in homeroom/classroom if not taking

laptop home.7. Students must report any issues/damage immediately to their teacher. Teacher will then report

the issue to the tech office via the ticket system or send the student if appropriate to the technology office/support person in their building.

8. Students must power down their laptop at the end of the day before leaving school.9. Students may not take their laptop to the cafeteria during lunch. When the student will be

without their laptop during the school day, the laptop should be stored in a locked classroom or locker.

At Home:

Students in grades 9-12 will be issued a laptop at the beginning of the year and responsible for taking the laptop back and forth to school. Students may opt out of this option, but must do so with the appropriate form. Students in grade 8 with a signed parent take home form will be able to bring their laptop home with them after the school day and throughout the weekends. In addition to the rules listed above regarding usage while in school, below are the rules for take home use:

1. All damage must be immediately reported via e-mail ([email protected]) or through your student’s classroom teacher.

2. Food or drink is not allowed near the laptop. 3. Care must be taken when inserting cables, cords, and removable storage into your laptop.4. Laptops should not be left in an area unsupervised, or in a car, where heat damage or theft

might occur.5. Laptops should not be left exposed to moisture, pets, or smoke.6. Students are responsible for bringing laptops to school charged and ready for the school day.

Repeated violations of this rule will result in a laptop being restricted from take home use.7. Students may not add or remove software. Students may not perform tasks that require

administrative access to their machine.8. Laptops left at home must be brought in by a parent. Repeated violations of this rule will result

in a laptop being restricted from take home use.9. Loaner laptops may be issued to students when their laptop is in possession of the help desk for

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10. Laptops should be shut down/powered off and stored in a carrying case/sleeve when in transit between home and school.

11. The Tulpehocken Area School District help desk is the only authorized repair facility to perform work on laptops. Laptop repair may not be performed by any other agency or individual.

12. In addition to the student to whom the laptop is assigned, the only authorized individuals who may log into a student laptop are administrators, teachers, or a member of the technology staff. Login or use by any other individual is prohibited.

Laptop Use Expectations

A technology laptop contains many electronic pieces that need to function 100% in order for the laptop to be usable including the hard drive, motherboard, and screen. Students should treat their laptop with the intention of this laptop being used every day for 180 days in every class. Dead batteries, broken or limited laptop functionality interferes with the student’s ability to use his or her laptop for learning just as missing or ripped pages out of a textbook interferes with a student’s ability to be ready for class.

Laptops should be charged and ready for use in class. The expectation is that a charger is brought along with the student to charge their laptop. Although a charger may be available in a classroom, there is no expectation that one will be provided.

Acceptable Use

Acceptable use of a 1:1 technology laptop is defined as that which is conducted in accordance with state and federal law, district policy, and all rules as contained in this policy handbook. Relevant policies in place governing student technology use at Tulpehocken Area School District include the following:

● Policy 237 – Electronic Laptops● Policy 249 – Bullying and Cyberbullying● Policy 815 – Acceptable Use of Technology Resources/Facilities and Internet by Staff, Students,

and Community Members

Unacceptable Behavior

Bullying, threats, or harassment, whether done on or off school property using a student 1:1 laptop, is not allowed and will result in disciplinary action and/or laptop restrictions.

Cyberbullying is the intentional act of harassment via electronic means. Cyberbullying can take on many forms including the public sharing of embarrassing photos via social media, email, or text message, or sharing information publicly that was meant to remain private. Our teachers regularly discuss elements of digital citizenship in the classroom and encourage students to speak up and report an incident of bullying whether it takes place face to face or online. Students may not use an assigned laptop to commit an act of cyberbullying. Events involving cyberbullying will be investigated pursuant to Policy 249 (Bullying and Cyberbullying).


Consequences for Misuse, Neglect, or Noncompliance

Students who misuse, neglect or choose not to comply with technology policies will face penalties which may include the restriction of network/computer use, full cost of laptop repair, in addition to disciplinary action. As a laptop is considered school property, damage to a laptop will be treated as damage to any piece of school property.

Laptop Care Guidelines

● Carrying Your Laptop: Laptops should always be carried in a case when being transported between classes.

● Cleaning Your Laptop: Laptops should be brought to the tech office for cleaning when the screen, keyboard, or case shows signs of excess dirt.

● Battery Use: When properly conditioned, laptop batteries can be used for many years. Laptops should be used on batteries for as long as possible before plugging in to power to condition the battery.

● Security: Only the authorized user assigned to the laptop may use the laptop. Students are responsible for any damage done to the laptop. Students should avoid leaving the laptop in an unsecured or unsupervised location. A police report must be filed to process a theft claim. Laptops that are not authorized to be taken home which are removed from school property may be considered stolen and require police involvement.

Recommended Guidelines for Technology Use at Home

Parents are encouraged to have discussions with their students about acceptable technology use at home. It is recommended that students use their laptop in a common area (as opposed to a bedroom) where parents can monitor their activity. This area should be equipped with an AC outlet which can be used to charge the laptop once it has been shut down for the evening.

We encourage parents to sit down with their students and review their work done in Google Classroom or other applications used in class.

We recommend that parents visit the following recommended websites for helpful information on safe student technology use at home:

Common Sense Media - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns - Of interest would be the Q&As and articles under each question for parents.

Google Family Safety Center - https://www.google.com/intl/en/safetycenter/families/start/


Software and File Management

● Storage: Students are provided with both local and cloud-based storage options for files. Students may store files on their own computer or on an Internet storage area called Google Drive. Google Drive is a web-based system that allows students to upload or create their files for use on multiple laptops such as phones, tablets, and other computers.

● Music, Games, or Programs: Students must ensure that local storage is not consumed by non-instructional resources such as (but not limited to) music, movies, or games. Information Technology staff will only install specialized applications that are deemed necessary for instructional use. These applications are what one would generally find installed in a school computer lab or a classroom laptop. Students may not install any additional applications.

● Printing: Students are able to print at school to authorized printer locations. Printing is tracked and monitored for abuse. Printing of non-instructional materials, repeated printing, or the printing of materials that violate the acceptable use policy will subject a student to disciplinary action. Printing at home, while not restricted, will also not be supported by IT personnel. Students may not print to laptops at home that require specialized driver installation.

Help Desk & Repair Procedures

All damage must be immediately reported via e-mail ([email protected]) or in person. Students may also report damage directly or through a teacher.

All damage must be reported as soon as it happens

Students are responsible for reporting repair (warranty/insurance claim) requests to the building computer technician. When a student makes a warranty or insurance claim, these procedures will be followed:

The computer technician will document the following (on the District’s official Repair Log) before completing any work on the laptop computer:

o Student Nameo Claim Date & Time o Description of Issue/Repairo Loaner Numbero Type of claim: warranty or insurance

Repairs – For all repairs, the computer technician will order the part(s) and/or make the repair Damage – The computer technician will assess all damage, take photographs indicating

damage on the laptop and ask the student to initial the damage, confirming the accuracy of the damage assessment.

Billing - Upon receipt of documentation, the building secretary will notify families by letter of the repair, including the cost of the repair. Students that have taken out insurance, will still be notified of the repair, but will not be billed unless it is intentional damage.


mailto:[email protected])

For uncollected repair costs: Including the original notification via US mail, families will receive a minimum of three written notifications pertaining to any outstanding financial obligation. After the final notification, parents will receive a phone call from the school administration.

Copyright and General Guidelines for Fair Use

The Board emphasizes that the United States Code makes it illegal for anyone to duplicate copyrighted materials without permission. The Board attests that severe penalties are provided for unauthorized copying of audio, visual, software or printed materials unless the copying falls within the bounds of the "fair use" doctrine.

Under the fair use doctrine, unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted materials is permissible for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or research. If duplicating or changing a product falls within the bounds of fair use, four (4) standards must be met:

● THE PURPOSE AND CHARACTER OF THE USE. The use must be for such purposes as teaching or scholarship and must be nonprofit.

● THE NATURE OF THE COPYRIGHTED WORK. Staff may make single copies of: book chapters for use in research, instruction or preparation for teaching; articles from periodicals or newspapers; short stories, essays or poems; and charts, graphs, diagrams, drawings, cartoons or pictures from books, periodicals or newspapers.

● THE AMOUNT AND SUBSTANTIALITY OF THE PORTION USED. Copying the whole of a work cannot be considered fair use; copying a small portion may be if stated guidelines are followed.

● THE EFFECT OF THE USE UPON THE POTENTIAL MARKET FOR OR VALUE OF THE COPYRIGHTED WORK. If resulting economic loss to the copyright holder can be shown, making even a single copy of certain materials may be an infringement; and making multiple copies presents the danger of greater penalties.

Computer Software

Copies of software including those downloaded via modem, other than "public domain" software, cannot be made without the permission of the vendor or copyright owner.

Illegal copies of copyrighted programs may not be made or used on school equipment.

A computer program may be legally copied only for the following reasons:

It is created as an essential step in the use of the computer program, such as automatic copying into memory when a program is loaded.

It is created as a backup or archival copy only. All backup and archival copies must be destroyed in the event the original program is erased or removed from inventory.

Backup or archival copies may not be used simultaneously with the original program.

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copy, is illegal.

INSURANCE AGREEMENT & REPAIRS

This plan will cover any accidental damage that occurs to the laptop up to the total value of the laptop. While insurance is not needed to take a laptop home, we strongly recommend this to ensure continued quality of service.

Reporting procedureDamage must be reported immediately to the technology department or teacher. If the damage is determined to be accidental, a damage claim will be processed and an invoice will be sent to the parents. A police report must be filed to process a theft claim. Laptops that are not authorized to be taken home which are removed from school property may be considered stolen and require police involvement.

Warranty information

The manufacturer’s warranty on laptops does not cover damage that is determined to be accidental, the result of negligent use or treatment; nor does it cover outright loss or damage of the laptop, power cord, or batteries through inattention or negligence. Warranty coverage and damage insurance do not cover damages that are determined to be caused by negligent use/treatment, violation of policy (unauthorized take home), nor do they cover a missing power cord or laptop bag. When the administration determines, that damage was caused by negligent actions, the student or parent/guardian will be responsible for all costs.

Insurance InformationAccidental damage coverage is available to any student who is eligible to bring their assigned laptop home with them for a $20 annual fee* per school year. Those students who qualify for reduced lunch under the National School Lunch Program are asked to pay $10 annually per school year*. Students who qualify for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program are asked to pay $5 annually per school year*. Students must be qualified for the National School Lunch Program as of November 1st. This coverage fee can be paid via check or money order made payable to the Tulpehocken Area School District. All checks should have your child's name written on them and should be handed to a building secretary or mailed to the Technology Department, Tulpehocken JSHS, 430 New Schaefferstown Rd, Bernville, PA 19506. Families who choose not to purchase the insurance will be responsible for the full costs of repair or replacement for any damage incurred. The iPad and laptop repair schedule can be found below. Please contact the building office for details.

Insurance cost for a laptop is $20 per school year ($10 for reduced lunch students, $5 for free lunch students)*. Table 1 outlines the cost for uninsured, purposeful or negligent damage. Damage deemed to be purposeful or negligent is not covered under the insurance policy.

Table 1Cost incurred If TASD iPad or Laptop insurance fee was NOT purchased or laptop damage is deemed to be purposeful or negligent in nature

Damage Cost*

Laptop Broken Screen, LCD only $100

Top Cover/Display Case Crack $50


Bottom Case Crack $50

Damaged Keyboard $10

Misc. Damage Not Listed Above Cost of parts

Misuse, neglect, intentional damage, or loss

Full cost of repair or replacement of laptop ($379 for an iPad and $550 for a laptop as of January 1, 2017)

Table 2: Cost for replacement of accessories (regardless of insurance option)Missing Sleeve or Case $15Missing AC adapter $30

Student Agreement

Students and parents must sign off on the Acceptable Use Policy at the beginning of the school year.

Wireless Access

Access to the wide area network (WAN) and Internet will be offered via wireless connectivity. Wireless connectivity is available in all instructional areas at the school. Wireless coverage is continually evaluated and tested by Information Technology staff for strength, coverage footprint, and other service metrics used to evaluate effective use.

Core Concepts of Netiquette

● Elements of digital citizenship are covered in every grade level in an age-appropriate fashion at Tulpehocken Area School District. Below is a document that relates our acceptable use policy to real-world examples to what one might find in an online setting in the areas of security and safety.

Security

Definition Non-Technology Example Technology Example“Students must respect the rights and property of others and not improperly access, misappropriate or misuse the files, data or information of others.”

A student roots through another student’s desk and has discovered information that he/she would not have otherwise been given voluntarily.

A student accesses information from another student’s Google Doc because it was accidentally shared in such a way that anyone can access it without the knowledge of that student.

“Students are not permitted to use a computer logged in under another account. End-users may not share their individual account information with anyone.”

A student attempts to unlock a door with a key that they found sitting on a teacher’s desk.

A student uses a friend’s computer already logged in to make modifications to a document.


“Students identified as a security risk may be denied access to the network.”

A student who has caused frequent damage to art supplies may not be allowed to use those supplies for future projects.

A student who uses his/her district-owned laptop to bypass the web filter may be denied access to hardware, software, or network resources.

“Students will keep their accounts and passwords confidential. Any breach of security or violation that is tied to a student's account will be treated as the responsibility of that student.”

A student brings a magazine to school and hands it to a friend who is caught reading it when they should be doing other school work. Or a student shares their locker combination with a friend at school.

A student gives a friend access to his/her account to make a change to a Google Slide deck.

Safety / Network

Definition Non-Technology Example

Technology Example

“To the greatest extent possible, users of the network will be protected from harassment or unwanted or unsolicited communication. Any network user who receives threatening or unwelcome communications shall immediately bring them to the attention of a teacher, staff member, administrator or appropriate school personnel.”

A student continually bullies another student on the playground, or at lunch.

Students are collaborating as a group using Google Apps. A student begins posting unflattering things about another student in the group into a Google Doc and then deletes the information after other students have read the document. The bullied student becomes upset and decides to share the document with a teacher who is then able to view the revision history.

Safety / Internet

Definition Non-Technology Example Technology Example“While using the district Internet, students shall not reveal their personal full names, addresses, telephone numbers or E-mail addresses to other users on the Internet.”

While involved in a student club activity after school, an individual from an outside organization approaches a student to ask for personal contact information in case the student would like to be kept informed of activities occurring with that outside organization.

A student shares his/her address and telephone number on a site that allows for public comment.


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