Middle School and High School Technology Honor Code
Students are expected to apply the Western School District Technology Honor Code to all activities, including those involving the use of school computers, computer peripherals, and network, whether accessing them while on campus or off campus. Our hope is that technology will be one tool that can be used to “Encourage all students to dream, while preparing them to succeed as global citizens.” This Honor Code lays the foundation for the positive, honorable, use of technology. Examples of the types of technology-related activities that affirm our Honor Code are listed below. Any questions about the application of the Honor Code to technology should be directed to your teacher, principal, building technology support person, or Director of Instructional Technology.
Using technology honorably includes:
1. Using computers, software, and other information resources to support learning, complete school assignments, and gain a better understanding of information technologies and their applications
2. Using the Internet to perform research related to academic and extracurricular school functions, and to communicate with scholars, students, teachers, and specialists outside of campus to improve knowledge and advance academic work
3. Providing appropriate attribution for any materials gathered using information technology, using all resources to the maximum degree allowed by Federal copyright laws
4. Using technology to collaborate with students and faculty in academic and extracurricular school functions
5. Seeking permission to record or photograph classroom presentations and activities
6. Respecting and encouraging each other online through words and media
7. Using appropriate and respectful language in online communications
8. Representing your own views, and not those of others, in any form of electronic communication
9. Owning your mistakes
10. Respecting the privacy of other computer accounts by using only your assigned accounts.
11. Respecting your personal contact information and that of others
12. Respecting the registration policies of age-restricted online services (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, iTunes)
13. Speaking with an adult you trust should you receive a message that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable
14. Protecting equipment (school-owned and loaned) from damage or theft
15. Supporting and respecting the school’s computer security systems
Violations of the above standards may result in the following consequences:
1. Being removed from your device for a period of time
2. Student disciplinary process
3. Paying for damage to the device
Student care (use) of equipment expectations
Students will
Student use of websites/e-mail/apps
Students will
Students are expected to apply the Western School District Technology Honor Code to all activities, including those involving the use of school computers, computer peripherals, and network, whether accessing them while on campus or off campus. Our hope is that technology will be one tool that can be used to “Encourage all students to dream, while preparing them to succeed as global citizens.” This Honor Code lays the foundation for the positive, honorable, use of technology. Examples of the types of technology-related activities that affirm our Honor Code are listed below. Any questions about the application of the Honor Code to technology should be directed to your teacher, principal, building technology support person, or Director of Instructional Technology.
Using technology honorably includes:
1. Using computers, software, and other information resources to support learning, complete school assignments, and gain a better understanding of information technologies and their applications
2. Using the Internet to perform research related to academic and extracurricular school functions, and to communicate with scholars, students, teachers, and specialists outside of campus to improve knowledge and advance academic work
3. Providing appropriate attribution for any materials gathered using information technology, using all resources to the maximum degree allowed by Federal copyright laws
4. Using technology to collaborate with students and faculty in academic and extracurricular school functions
5. Seeking permission to record or photograph classroom presentations and activities
6. Respecting and encouraging each other online through words and media
7. Using appropriate and respectful language in online communications
8. Representing your own views, and not those of others, in any form of electronic communication
9. Owning your mistakes
10. Respecting the privacy of other computer accounts by using only your assigned accounts.
11. Respecting your personal contact information and that of others
12. Respecting the registration policies of age-restricted online services (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, iTunes)
13. Speaking with an adult you trust should you receive a message that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable
14. Protecting equipment (school-owned and loaned) from damage or theft
15. Supporting and respecting the school’s computer security systems
Violations of the above standards may result in the following consequences:
1. Being removed from your device for a period of time
2. Student disciplinary process
3. Paying for damage to the device
Student care (use) of equipment expectations
Students will
- use two hands when moving the computer at any time within a classroom.
- make sure that no foreign object touches the screen (including fingers).
- not touch anyone else's computer, mouse or keyboard.
- not connect, disconnect, move or adjust any equipment without permission from the teacher.
- keep the computer out of the vicinity of food or drink.
- never leave their computer unattended.
- return the Chromebooks to their correct cart and numbered space.
Student use of websites/e-mail/apps
Students will
- not use technology equipment in any way to engage in cyber-bullying behavior.
- not use the Internet, email, mobile phones or any other technology equipment to be mean, rude, or unkind about other people.
- not reconfigure any school hardware, software, or network settings.
- not print, download, or otherwise transfer information not approved by the teacher or supervisor.
- not give out, post, or otherwise distribute personal information such as photographs, home addresses, telephone numbers, parents’ work addresses or telephone numbers or the name and location of the school.
- only go online or use the Internet at school when a teacher gives permission and an adult is present.
- when connected to the Internet (at school), all work and web sites visited must be school-related.
- Playing games (not utilized for instructional purposes as directed by the teacher)
- Checking e-mail or using an instant messenger
- Attempting to log-in to a social networking site or other personal page
- Posting private information about self or other students (this includes any subscriptions or registration)
- Plagiarism (the taking of material created by others and presenting it as if it were one's own)
- Copyright infringement (replicating or using software, music or other protected files without the permission of the owner; outside of Fair Use guidelines)
- Accessing material that is obscene or explicit (not suitable for people under 18)
- Making purchases of any product or service