Assumption
High School
1:1
Technology Initiative
Mission and
Vision of Assumption High School
Mission
Statement: Our
mission, as a Catholic educational community, is to prepare students
academically, spiritually, and morally for the opportunities and responsibilities
of the future.
Vision Statement: To
be the premier Catholic high school community, committed to excellence
Purpose of the 1:1 Program
Assumption High School is
committed to providing a relevant and meaningful educational experience for all
students. The increasing role of
technology in the world creates a greater need for technological opportunities
in the classroom. In light of this
reality, teaching and learning are undergoing major reform worldwide. Students are more than just consumers of information. The 1:1 laptop initiative at Assumption is
intended to give instant access to real-time information and real-world
skills.
The initial phase of the 1:1
Technology Initiative at Assumption involves providing all junior and senior
students with a school-issued laptop.
Though the benefits of this initiative will be widespread, some of the
goals of the program include:
·
Increased
student engagement and enthusiasm for learning
·
An
increase in collaboration with individuals in our community and across the
world
·
A
reduction in consumables (i.e. workbooks, worksheets, etc.)
·
A
better understanding of the various ways technology can be used to further
society
Laptop Use and
Policies for Students
1.
Technology Fee
- The Student Technology Fee
at Assumption is $100 per school year. The fee is necessary to moderate
the financial burdens of purchasing laptops, maintenance of hardware and
software, and extended warranty costs.
2.
Computer Damages
- If a computer is damaged,
the school needs to be notified immediately. Any repair costs incurred outside of
warranty will be the responsibility of the student and will be assessed to
the student’s school account.
- If a student has a question
about a computer but the computer is still able to be used, he/she can
communicate the question via email to ahshelpdesk@mail.assumption.pvt.k12.ia.us.
- If the student prefers not
to email, he/she can submit a “trouble ticket” by clicking the helpdesk
link on the Assumption website.
- If a computer is unable to
be used, the student should bring it to Mrs. Frieden in the library. She will have a temporary “swap
computer” that the student can check out while the problem with his/her original
computer is addressed by the technology support team.
3.
Student Use in Classrooms
- Students will be required to
take their computers to class each day unless a teacher directs them to do
otherwise. When a computer is not
being used for class, it is to be closed or put away.
4.
Student Access to Internet
- At school, students will
have access to the Internet. When
not at school, students can access the internet if they have internet
access available to them in their homes or other locations.
- When at home, parents and
guardians are recommended to monitor student time and activities on the
computer.
5.
Students Access & Monitoring
- The computer is the property
of the school, and the school has the right to determine what is
appropriate. Assumption reserves
the right to search the computer at any time.
- Assumption’s internet
filtering software that allows for the blocking of inappropriate websites is
in effect whether students are accessing the internet at school or in
their homes.
- Students who attempt to access
inappropriate sites using school computers will face disciplinary action
from Assumption administration in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Students who attempt to
access websites in class that are unrelated to classroom activities will
face disciplinary action from teachers and/or administrators in accordance
with the Acceptable Use Policy.
6.
Bringing the Computer to School
- It is imperative that
students bring their computers to school every day. Teachers will be designing lessons and
classrooms based on students having access to their computers.
7.
Charging of Computers.
- It is a student’s
responsibility to have his/her computer charged each day before coming to
school. With proper power settings,
a fully-charged laptop will be able to last an entire school day. Students will not have access to outlets
in classrooms.
8.
Lost Computers
- Computers that are lost or
stolen need to be reported to the school office immediately. If the computer is not recovered, the
replacement cost will be assessed to the student’s school account.
9.
Downloading Programs & Personalizing the Computer
- Only Assumption administration
and Assumption’s technology service has the ability to download programs
to student laptops.
- Students will be able to
personalize their laptops through the legal downloading of music. Screen savers, wallpaper, and other
pictures may also be placed on the computer. All items must be appropriate and not
violate school policy.
- No permanent markings can be
made on the outside of the computer.
Removable laptop skins are allowed as long as designs are
appropriate.
- Each computer is identified
through a barcode. A numbered
protective sleeve accompanies each laptop for both protection and
identification purposes.
10.
Bringing Computers from Home
- Students are allowed to
bring computers from home to use.
Students who bring their own computer will be able to access the
internet through the Assumption wireless network, but personal computers
will not have access to the Assumption server or printers.
- Repair of personal computers
is the responsibility of the student and his/her family. Assumption will not provide any support
for privately-owned computers.
11.
Ear Buds
- With permission from the
teacher, students may listen to music or other educational materials on
their computers. Students must have
the volume at a level that does not promote the distraction of other
students.
- The use of ear buds in study
hall is at the teacher/supervisor’s discretion.
12.
Saving Work
- Students should save all
work to the Skydrive folder on their laptops. This will be an easy process for
students and is associated with the outlook email account that students
were given. Students will have
their own username and password to access their computer.
- Work that is saved to the
Skydrive folder on student computers will automatically sync to their
online Skydrive folder when the computer is next connected to the
internet.
- Students are responsible for
backing up their own files.
13.
Student Printer Use
- Students will have access to
printers in the study halls and the library. Any other printers in the school can be
accessed by teachers only.
Laptop
Care
Students are expected to use common sense and follow all guidelines for
computer care to prevent any damage to their laptops. Students are asked to
treat the computers as if they are their own property. Students assume full financial
responsibility for loss or damage to student laptops.
1. Keep the computer in a safe
place.
- The
computer must be stored in a safe place.
Never leave the computer unattended in an unlocked location. Never leave the computer on the floor
where it might be stepped on or within reach of small children or pets. Avoid exposing the computer to extreme
temperatures.
- Laptops
found unattended may be confiscated by faculty or staff as a protection
against theft. If confiscated, the
student will receive a warning before getting the laptop back from the
front office. If the laptop is
confiscated a second time, the student’s parent or guardian will need to
come in to the office to claim the laptop.
Unattended and unlocked equipment, if stolen – including at school
– will be the student’s responsibility.
- Avoid
storing computers in cars other than in a locked trunk. Remember that excessively hot or cold
temperatures can damage equipment.
2.
Computer Sleeves
·
The
numbered sleeve that accompanies each laptop is intended for both protection
and identification. When it is not being
used, the safest place for the laptop is inside the protective sleeve.
3.
Avoid Liquids.
·
Exposure
to liquids will severely damage a laptop and may result in large repair costs.
Water, pop, juice, power drinks, coffee, etc. can ruin a computer. Open
cans of pop and cups of coffee (even those with lids) are especially
dangerous. Do not put a bottle of water/pop/etc. in a backpack with
a laptop--even if it is sealed.
4.
Physical Structure of Computers
·
Do
not attempt to remove or change the physical structure of the computer. This includes the keys, the screen cover, and
the plastic casing. Doing so will void
the warranty, and the student will be responsible for 100% of the repair or
replacement cost.
5.
Authorized Users
- The
only users allowed on a computer are the student issued the computer and
his/her parents or guardians.
Loss or damage that occurs when anyone else is using the computer
is the responsibility of the student issued the computer.
6.
Cleaning the Computer
- Use
a soft, dry, lint-free cloth in most cases when cleaning the
computer. Computer screens show
fingerprints and smudges easily. Be
sure to follow proper cleaning procedures to keep your screen looking new.
Never use cleaning products with acetone or ammonia.
- Read
and follow any maintenance alerts from the school technology personnel or
Assumption administration.
7.
Shutting down the computer
- Shut
down the computer when it will not be used for an extended duration.
8.
Closing & Carrying the Computer
·
Always
completely close the computer before moving it from one point to another, even for
short distances.
·
Always store the computer in its laptop
sleeve.
·
If placing the protected laptop inside
another bag, be sure to take great care of that bag.
Throwing a backpack around is a bad idea if the backpack has a laptop
inside!
Assumption
Acceptable Use Policy
Series 600
Educational Programs
Policy Title: Acceptable
Use/Internet Safety Policy
Policy No.: 605.0
General Requirements
Assumption technological resources are
designed to serve the students, faculty, staff, and volunteers of the
Assumption High School community. Network and Internet access are provided to
further the educational goals of this institution, and is to be used for that
purpose alone.
Members of the Assumption High
School community are encouraged to use technological resources to facilitate
the efficient exchange of educationally useful information. Technological resources include school owned
hardware, servers and all resources used in the infrastructure (includes
personal devices).
All technological resources
provided through Assumption High School remain the property of Assumption High
School.
All use of Assumption’s
technological resources must be consistent with its educational mission, our
Catholic faith, and appropriate State/Federal laws. The use of these resources
is a privilege, not a right. Misuse of these resources will result in the
suspension or loss of these privileges, as well as disciplinary, legal, and/or
monetary consequences.
Privileges and Responsibilities
Access to Assumption’s
technological resources imposes certain responsibilities and obligations. Users are expected to abide by the rules of
network etiquette and school policy. Users
would report and malfunction, inappropriate material or improper usage to
faculty immediately. Users should not
attempt to disrupt or hamper the integrity or security of any technological
resource. Examples of prohibitive
conduct include, but are not limited to the following
Transmission of any material in
violation of any state law, including but not limited to: copyrighted material;
threatening, harassing, pornographic, or obscene material; or material
protected by trade secret is prohibited. The transmission of copyrighted
materials without the written permission of the author or creator through
Assumption High School E-mail or other network resources in violation of US.
Copyright law is prohibited. All forms of communications, E-mail or other network
resources may not be used in a manner that is disruptive to the work or
educational environment. The display or transmission of messages, images,
cartoons or the transmission or use of E-mail or other computer messages that
are explicit constitute harassment which is prohibited by Assumption High
School.
The use of AHS technological
resources for personal financial or commercial gain, product advertisement or
political lobbying is prohibited. The sending of unsolicited junk mail or chain
letters is prohibited.
Vandalism is prohibited. This
includes, but is not limited to, any attempt to harm or destroy the data of
another user or any technological resources provided or supported by AHS.
Attempts to breach security codes and/or passwords by any method will also be
considered a form of vandalism and dealt with severely. The creation, propagation, and/or use of
computer viruses are prohibited.
The forgery, reading, deleting,
copying, or modifying of electronic messages belonging to other users is prohibited. “Spamming” is strictly prohibited by AHS
policy, and state and federal law.
Deleting, examining, copying, or
modifying files and/or data belonging to other users is prohibited.
The use, downloading or playing
of Internet radio, streaming video, streaming audio or MP3s is prohibited
without the explicit permission of a teacher or the Network Administrator. On-line gaming simulations may be used only
if they are directly related to class assignments and may be used only with the
explicit permission of a classroom teacher.
Willful destruction of computer
hardware or software, or attempts to exceed or modify the parameters of the
system is prohibited. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the Assumption High
School network administrator from intercepting and stopping E-mail messages or
other transmissions which have the capacity to overload the computer resources.
Disciplinary actions shall be imposed for intentional overloading of Assumption
High School computer resources.
Installation of unauthorized hardware or software is prohibited.
Unauthorized attempts to access
another person’s network account, files, E-mail or similar electronic
communications, or to use another's name, E-mail or computer address or
workstation to send E-mail or similar electronic communications is prohibited
and shall subject the individual to disciplinary action. Passwords must not be
shared. Shared passwords will result in
network access rights being removed from all parties involved.
Privacy
Assumption High School reserves
the right to monitor all activity of the network at any and all times to ensure
the proper, effective and efficient operation of all systems. This monitoring may take the form of audit or
log files of network activity, direct observation or electronic observation,
and the access and examination of any and all records or files. We reserve the right to engage in routine
computer maintenance and housekeeping, to carry out internal investigations, or
to disclose messages, data or files to law enforcement or school
authorities.
All users must understand that
Assumption High School cannot guarantee the privacy or confidentiality of
electronic documents and any messages that are confidential as a matter of law
should not be communicated over the AHS network or any e-mail system unless a
waiver is signed by the affected parties.
Any information contained on an
Assumption High School computer system is considered the property of Assumption
High School.
Violations
This agreement applies to all
Assumption technological resources. Any attempt to violate the provisions of
this agreement may result in revocation of the user's privileges, detention,
suspension, expulsion or other appropriate disciplinary action, regardless of
the success or failure of the attempt. In addition, school disciplinary action,
and/or appropriate legal action may be taken under provisions of the Iowa and
Federal Criminal Codes. The decision of Assumption High School regarding
inappropriate use of the technology or telecommunication resources is final.
Monetary charges may be sought for damage necessitating repair or replacement
of equipment or software, or the time required to make systems operational.
CIPA Requirements
To comply with the Children’s
Internet Protection Act Assumption will:
Provide filtering for all
Internet-enabled computers used by students, patrons, and staff.
Assure that filtering is disabled
only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes, that minors will be
educated, supervised, and monitored with regard to safe and appropriate online
activities.
Maintain the safe and secure use
by minors of direct electronic communications (including e-mail, chat rooms,
and instant messaging).
Assumption High School reserves
the right to modify the terms of this AUP at any time. Any changes to this
document will be communicated as quickly as possible to the AHS community
through Board minutes, the parent newsletter, or other communication
services. Changes will become effective
immediately upon approval by the Board of Directors.
Date policy approved: 10/17/2000
Date policy reviewed: 10/17/2000, 4/19/10, 5/23/11
Date policy revised: 04/15/02
Assumption High School
Student Laptop Program Acknowledgement Form
1.
I understand that my family is financially responsible
for up to the full cost of the laptop if damage occurs to the laptop.
2.
I understand that the school owns the computer and has
the right to search the computer at any time if they believe that inappropriate
use is taking place or has taken place.
3.
I will not leave my laptop unattended unless it is
locked in a secure place. My family is fully responsible for the cost of
replacement should my laptop become lost or stolen.
4.
I will not attempt to install or use file‐sharing programs.
5.
I will not duplicate or distribute copyrighted
materials.
6.
I understand that I am responsible for backing up my
own files and that important files should always be stored in at least two
locations (such as on the laptop, external hard‐drive, CD,
or flash drive).
7.
I will read and follow general maintenance alerts from
school technology personnel, and report any problems with my laptop to a member
of the tech support staff or administrative office in a timely manner.
8.
I will keep the laptop lid fully closed whenever it is
moved from one point to another.
