Teachers will. 1. Openly communicate with parents to share concerns and celebrate successes.
Teachers will. Obtain permission from Parents who wish their child to take part in TEAMS, via Monkey Survey If/When video conferencing is being used – (You will be informed if/when this is going to happen by Xxx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Head Teacher) · Dismiss any participant who is not behaving appropriately (or if anything inappropriate is happening in the background!) if/When meetings are being held. · Prevent participants from screen sharing. · Prevent participants from recording meetings. · Mute participants when necessary. This will ensure the sound quality is as good as it can be, without distracting background noise. · Disable ‘private’ chatting. Participants will be able to chat as a class but not privately. · Not record the meeting. · Not email children or families directly but communicate, when needed, through the School email account. Families should: - Take responsibility for your child’s username and password. You will be asked to change the password when you first log on. Please do this and keep it safe. In the event of using Video Conferencing - · Dress and talk appropriately. · Be kind to others who are taking part in the meeting by letting everybody take their turn when talking. · Make sure an adult is present in the room during the call. If at any point you are unhappy with the meeting, children can leave immediately. · Be conscious of background environments, noise and others in the room. · Enter the meeting with your microphone turned off, to avoid the sound disrupting the meeting. You can turn this on when asked to speak by the teacher. · Ensure children are using the ‘chat’ function appropriately. · Use the ‘raise hand’ function if you would like to talk, or have a question you would like to ask. · Use class e-mails or telephone to contact class Teachers. (January 2021 update) xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxx0@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxx0@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxx00@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxx00@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx xxxx00@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx Parental permission If you are happy for your child to access Microsoft Teams, and you are willing to abide by the above guidelines, click ‘YES’ on the Monkey Survey. Your child’s teacher will then be in touch with log in details and instructions.
Teachers will. ● introduce or review the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and Chromebook protocols at the beginning of each term ● explain to students their responsibilities as outlined in this policy ● inform Leadership if there is a breach of this policy ● teach students about acting safely and responsibly online ● respect the privacy and intellectual property of others ● encourage and teach students to be cyber-safe and report instances of cyber-bullying or unsafe online behaviour ● supervise the use of technology by students at all times, this includes use of the network and online tools ● use Compass to collect data in regards to incidents of misuse and identify trends to improve student understandings ● only use the network for, or in connection with the educational or administrative functions of the school. ● educate students about digital issues such as privacy, intellectual property and copyright, and the importance of maintaining their own privacy and security online. Parent Responsibilities Parents will: ● read through the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and Chromebook Protocols with their child, sign and return the relevant form. Once returned the child will have access to the Chromebook. ● discuss appropriate online behaviour with children at home to ensure safe practices are reinforced School Responsibilities The school will: ● provide a filtered internet service and block access to inappropriate content. ● refer suspected illegal online acts to the relevant law enforcement authority for investigation. All messages created, sent or retrieved on the school’s network are the property of the school. The school reserves the right to access and monitor all messages and files on the computer system, as necessary and appropriate. Communications including messages and images may be required to be disclosed to law enforcement and other third parties without the consent of the sender. Students are not allowed or able to access social networks at school. Most major social networking sites require users to be over the age of 13. Setting up an account for children under this age and providing inaccurate details about the age of the user is considered fraud. External Links- DET Safe Schools xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/school/principals/infrastructure/Pages/acceptableuse.aspx DET Bullying Policy xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/prinprevent.aspx Cyber Smart Kids xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/cybe...
Teachers will. A. Adhere to the dual language model which initially emphasizes Spanish literacy before making a transition to English literacy. Once a student achieves a DRA Level 28 then English literacy will begin.
Teachers will be returned to the position held at the commencement of the leave or to a position which most nearly equates with that position, commensurate with training and experience.
Teachers will. ● introduce or review the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and Chromebook protocols at the beginning of each term ● explain to students their responsibilities as outlined in this policy ● inform Leadership if there is a breach of this policy ● teach students about acting safely and responsibly online ● respect the privacy and intellectual property of others ● encourage and teach students to be cyber-safe and report instances of cyber-bullying or unsafe online behaviour ● supervise the use of technology by students at all times, this includes use of the network and online tools ● use Sentral to collect data in regards to incidents of misuse and identify trends to improve student understandings ● only use the network for, or in connection with the educational or administrative functions of the school. Parent Responsibilities Parents will: ● read through the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and Chromebook Protocols with their child, sign and return the relevant form. Once returned the child will have access to the Chromebook. ● discuss appropriate online behaviour with children at home to ensure safe practices are reinforced ● Cover the cost of the Chromebook if their child accidentally damages it (if they have not paid the levy) or deliberately or accidentally damages someone else’s Chromebook External Links- DET Safe Schools xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxx/Xxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx DET Bullying Policy xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/xxxxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxx/Xxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx Cyber Smart Kids xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx/xxxxx/xxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxx/Xxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx This policy shall be reviewed by the ICT Committee annually. Updated: 17th July 2019 Ratified by School Council: 15th October 2019 NARRE XXXXXX NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT (Grades P-6) Narre Xxxxxx North PS uses technology, including the Internet and email, as a teaching and learning tool. Technology is seen as a valuable tool, but one which must be used responsibly. Whilst student usage of the Internet and email is monitored and supervised at school, with restrictions and filters in place, the uncontrolled nature of the Internet means that full protection from questionable content cannot be guaranteed. Student Agreement I agree to use the Internet and email at our school in a responsible manner for purposes stated by my teacher. If I find myself in unsuitable locations I will immediately click on the home or back bu...
Teachers will. ● provide direct instruction to students in the proper use of the device and related resources. ● monitor and review all material stored on or accessed by any school-owned student device as needed and take appropriate disciplinary action for misuse or violation of policies. ● engage in professional development and training based on best practices in order to stay abreast of current trends and effectively enhance the learning process. ● communicate and obtain parent permission before using any 3rd party apps/sites/resources requiring individual student accounts. ● communicate with and support parents / students via the Technology Coordinator Care of Device General Care ● Devices must never be left in an unattended or unsupervised area. Unattended devices should be taken to the school office. ● Never store or leave the device in an area with extreme hot or cold temperatures. ● Food/liquids/moisture must be kept away from the device as they can cause damage to the device. DO NOT keep liquids containers, food, or food wrappers in an area near your device. ● Never stack anything on top of the device. ● Cords and cables must be connected carefully to prevent damage. ● When not in use at school, the device must be stored in the assigned cart and plugged into the charging cord. ● When not in use at home, the device must be stored with the charging cord in the carrying case. ● Never close the device lid with anything inside it. Never store anything inside the closed device. ● Devices must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not the property of ASA. ● The device must be shut down or restarted at least once per week to receive the latest updates. ● Clean/sanitize the device on a regular basis. Unplug and turn the device off, use wipes or paper towel with 60% alcohol cleaner or electronic cleaning wipes, NOT bleach. Do not apply liquid directly to the device. Transporting Devices ● Devices must be carried within the classroom with two hands and the lid closed. Never lift a chromebook by the screen. ● Devices must only be transported outside the classroom in the assigned cart with the cart door closed and latched, and the cart power cord secured off the floor. ● Devices must only be transported outside the building in the assigned carrying case. It should never be transported in a student’s backpack, or other bag, with books or other heavy items. Malfunctioning, Damaged, Lost or Stolen Devices ● Devices that malfunction or are damaged must...
Teachers will. Provide a challenging and stimulating Programme of Study designed to enable all children to reach the highest standards of personal achievement Recognise and be constantly aware of the needs of each individual child according to ability and aptitude Ensure that learning is progressive, continuous and challenging Be good role models; punctual, well prepared and organised Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current Teaching and Learning practice Have a positive attitude to change and the development of our own expertise Establish links with the local community, including industry, to prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life Work collaboratively with a shared philosophy and practice Xxxxxx in every child a lifelong love of learning Have an open-door policy for parents and carers to share their questions and concerns. The Parents/Carers will: Model and promote a positive and supportive attitude towards school and its core values Ensure that children attend school in good health, regularly and punctually Support the school’s decisions regarding discipline Be realistic about their child’s ability and supporting him or her to develop a positive attitude to learning Participate in discussions concerning their child’s progress and attainment Ensure early contact with school to discuss matters which affect their child’s happiness, progress and behaviour Give due importance, time and space to home learning, facilitating reading, and assisting in learning of tables and spellings Encouraging their child to take increasing responsibility for their own learning and belongings as they progress throughout the school Be mindful when using social media, making sure comments do not aim to undermine the school, its staff, parents, governors or others affiliated with the school. The Child will: Follow our school values Take increasing responsibility for their own learning, developing resilience and confidence to tackle new challenges Attend school in good health maintained by adequate diet, exercise and sleep Attend school regularly Be punctual and ready to begin lessons on time Be organised; for example, bring necessary kit, return reading books regularly Conduct themselves in an orderly manner in line with the expected code of discipline Look after their own belongings Respect the school environment, ensuring that school is kept tidy and organised. Together we will: Value one...
