Franklin County School District

Carnesville Elementary School

CES Student Procedures For Using

Chromebook Laptops

Student Usage:

·  Chromebook laptops must be used for EDUCATIONAL purposes only.

·  Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the computer online services.

·  All school system policies and restrictions of online services must be followed as designated in the Franklin County Acceptable Use Policy.

·  Access to the school system’s online services is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will adhere to the Internet/Network Usage Policy in order to be granted access to online services.

·  Laptops must be carried in both hands.

·  Students will not start their laptops until given permission.

·  Personal or entertainment usage is strictly prohibited. This includes checking email accounts of a non-academic nature, chat rooms or IMs.

·  Students will not log onto the Internet unless given specific permission by the teacher.

·  Make sure hands are clean and dry.

·  Use only the laptop assigned to student.

·  Internet usage will be limited to sites or searches specified by the teacher.

·  Students will put laptops in sleep mode by closing the lid three-quarters of the way during instruction.

·  In order to avoid plagiarism students will not copy and paste text for class assignments.

·  Students will not download anything onto their laptops unless requested by a teacher. This may be a violation of copyright laws.

·  Students will not use laptops in any class being taught by a substitute teacher.

·  Sound:

·  Sound will be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.

·  Saving Files:

·  Student work is to be saved to the laptop only if directed to do so by the teacher.

·  Deleting Files

·  Students are not to delete any folders or files that they did not create or that they do not recognize. Deletion of certain files will result in a computer failure and will interfere with the ability to complete class work and may affect the student’s grades.

·  Modifying any applications or system software is prohibited.

·  Printing

·  Students will not print from their laptops unless given permission by the teacher.

Theft/Damage:

·  Students may not deface technology in any way such as stickers, marking on case, etching words, etc.

·  If a student damages technology deliberately, students/parents are responsible to pay full market price for the replacement of the device.

·  If the teacher fails to sign-in laptops properly, and a laptop is missing from the cart, the teacher is responsible for replacing the device.

Consequences:

The student in whose name the device is issued will be responsible at all times for its appropriate care and use. Non-compliance with the guidelines published in this document may result in suspension and/or termination of technology privileges and the student may be subject to disciplinary actions. Electronic mail, network usage, and all stored files shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated school system staff to ensure appropriate use.

By signing in the space below, you indicate that you have read, understand, and will abide by all of the enclosed guidelines, as well as, the Franklin County Internet Acceptable Use Policy signed upon enrollment in the Franklin County School System.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date

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Teacher Signature Date

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Principal Signature Date

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