LoftisMiddle School Policy for Personal Use of Student-Owned Electronic Devices on School Premises

Loftis Middle School (LMS) will allow students the option of bringing a personal electronic device to school as a means to enhance their learning, but ONLY in approved classroom settings. LMS defines a personal electronic device as portable microcomputer including electronic tablets, smart phones, eReaders, digital/video cameras, and notepads (ex: iPads). The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that students recognize the limitations that the school imposes on their use of personal electronic devices for the purpose of safety and classroom integrity. In addition to these guidelines, the use of any computer in school, including any device capable of connecting to the Internet, requires students to abide by the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which was signed with registration materials. This can be viewed at Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the school’s principal.

Acceptable Use of the LMS computer network, school computers and resources during the course of the school year shall be followed at all times. Due to constant changes in the field of technology additional rules regarding the use of personal electronic devices may be added.

General Usage

LMS is providing the opportunity for students to bring a personal electronic device to school to use as an educational tool to increase learning and achievement. The use of these devices will be at the classroom teacher’s discretion.

  1. Students must always obtain teacher permission before using a personal electronic device in class.
  2. Students will use only authorized electronic devices.
  3. Students will never allow another student to use their personal electronic devices.
  4. Student use of a personal electronic device will support the instructional activities occurring in the class.
  5. Students will turn off and store a personal electronic device when requested by a teacher.
  6. Students will only use their personal electronic devices at teacher approved times and places.
  7. Students will only print after getting teacher approval.
  8. Students found in violation of this policy, subject to teacher discretion, may have their electronic device confiscated, banned from further use, and/or receive further disciplinary consequences.

Personal Responsibility for Personal Electronic Devices

  1. Before a student brings a personal electronic device to school, a form including the make, model, and serial number of the device must be signed by the parent or guardian and turned in to the teacher for approval.
  2. LMS accepts no responsibility for personal property brought to the school by students.
  3. Devices that are stolen or damaged are the responsibility of the student and their parents or guardians.
  4. The teacher or school personnel will not be responsible for fixing, repairing, or downloading programs to electronicdevices if there is a problem with their device.
  5. The use of pirated or illegal software or hardware is strickly prohibited.
  6. Any installation of school software on personal devices must have administrative approval.
  7. No student shall knowingly gain access to, or attempt to gain access to any computer, computer system, computer network, information storage media, or peripheral equipment without the consent of authorized school personnel.

Physical security

Users should take the following physical security preventative measures:

  1. When in use, personal electronic devices should never be left unattended.
  2. Keep electronic devices in school lockers when not being used in a teacher-approved activity.
  3. Never share your locker or locker combination with anyone except a parent or teacher.

Note: Students will not be permitted to bring or use personal electronic device(s) without a copy of this form on file.

Student:

I have read and agree to follow all of the school expectations listed above, and I understand failure to do so could result in administrative discipline and loss of privilege. I also confirm by the signing of this form that I have read and also agreed to the Hamilton County Department of Education’s Electronic Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

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Parent or Guardian:

I have read all of the school expectations listed above and I understand failure to do so could result in my child receiving administrative discipline. I understand that the school is not responsible for electronic devices that are broken or stolen. I also confirm by the signing of this form that I have read and also agreed to the Hamilton County Department of Education’s Electronic Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

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Parent SignatureDate