General Device Rules. Students must take appropriate care of their device at all times: ● The device should be in the District provided case at all times. ● Only an Apple charger is to be used to charge an Apple device. Using a non-Apple power adapter has been known to cause problems with the device. ● Know where your device is at all times. ● Make sure you always charge your device. ● Install District software updates regularly. ● Keep it clean using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use Windex or harsh chemicals on screens. ● Travel safely with your device. ● Do not leave a device in an environment with extreme temperatures such as outdoors or in a car. ● Set a passcode. LISD may ask you to disable it when working with your learning device. ● Protect your device when it is in your backpack. ● Placing your device between books or heavy objects may cause serious damage. ● Leaving your device on the floor could result in serious damage resulting in disciplinary action. ● Administrators and teachers will follow procedures outlined in the LISD Student Handbook and the campus student handbook when viewing content on a student device (FNF- Legal). ● Campuses will follow standard disciplinary procedures to address violations of student device use. ● Parents will be notified when content is removed from a student device that violates the Summer Technology Use Handbook and/or the LISD Student Acceptable Use Policy. Case Requirements District issued iPads should remain in the district issued case at all times. If an iPad is damaged while in a non-District case, an additional $35 fee will be charged for the missing case unless a case is turned in.
General Device Rules. Classroom guidelines: ● Students’ need to comply with each classroom teacher’s rules. Inappropriate Content and Graffiti: ● Inappropriate content will not be allowed on devices. (No stickers, or stickies covering devices.) ● Presence of weapon images, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drug, gang related symbols or pictures will result in disciplinary actions. (see Misbehavior’s & Consequences below) Sound: ● Sound will be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. Deleting files: ● Do not delete any folders or files that you did not create or that you do not recognize. Deletion of certain files will result in a computer failure and will interfere with your ability to complete class work and may affect your grades. Music, Games, or Programs: ● Music and games may not be downloaded, or streamed over the Internet. This may be a violation of copyright laws. ● No software may be loaded. Loaning or borrowing devices: ● Do not loan devices to anyone. ● Do not borrow a device from another student. ● Do not share passwords or user names. ● Do not share or loan your power cord to others. Using Your Device at School Devices are intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for Device use, school messages, announcements, calendars, and schedules may be accessed using the Device. Students are responsible for bringing their Device to all classes, unless specifically instructed not to do so by their teacher. The Device is the property of Kiowa Schools. Therefore, school staff and administration have the right to check any material stored on a student’s Device at any time. Charging Your Device’s Battery Devices must in a fully charged condition each day. Repeat violations (minimum of three days – not consecutively) of this policy may result in students being required to “check out” their device from the library for a specified time period. Only charge your Device with the provided charger.
