Technology Use and Care

School Technology Resources

• Use technology (hardware, software, and Internet) only for educational reasons
• Use technology only with my teacher’s or guardians’ approval and supervision
• Use technology to gather, not copy, information
• Upload, download, post, or send only those things for which I have been given permission by my teacher or guardian
• Immediately alert  my  teacher  or  other  Avon  School  Staff Member if  I  encounter something inappropriate, unsure about something I am doing, or concerned about something a school or classmate is doing
• Avoid any electronic activity that could be perceived as bullying, harassing or intimidating another person
• Refrain from any activity that intentionally interferes with the operation of school computers or the network
• Return school issued equipment and accessories to the school at the end of the school year, if I transfer out of the district, or if a replacement is issued to me

School Issued Device

• Bring my fully charged device to school each day
• Protect my device by:
• Closing the screen before moving
• Not leaning on the device
• Not place anything on my device
• Using two hands any time I move the device
• Taking care to not bump the device into anything
• Keep the area near my device free of food or drink
• Keep my device free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not property of the AES
• Never leave the device in a car or unsupervised area
• Charge my devices’ battery before the start of each school day
• Practice proper digital citizenship (online/electronic) behavior
• Notify my teacher if my device is damaged, broken, or fails to work properly

Personal Technology

I will not use personal technology while at school or while remote learning.

The use of Electronic Devices and/or Electronic Communication and Recording Devices (Policy 5516) such as, but not limited to, personal computers, mobile phones, portable audio recorders, smart devices (ie: smartwatch), portable video game systems, laser pointers, etc. is prohibited during school hours, except with prior permission of the administration.

Cellular Devices: Students are permitted to bring a cellular device to school if upon arrival:

• The device is completely turned off until after school hours
• The teacher is aware ths student has brought the device
• The device is stored in their locker (or teacher directed location) at all times
• The device is turned back on after the student leaves school grounds

Using personal technology during school hours is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary measures. If a student needs to make emergency contact (call, text, message) to a parent during the school day, they will be granted permission to use the phone in the Main Office after approval from their teacher.

As an Avon Tiger, I understand and agree to the following:

• Access to various forms of school technology and the Internet while on school grounds or while remote learning is a privilege.
• Access to school technology and resources are intended to accelerate my learning and better prepare me with the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary for future life.
• I share the responsibility for the use and general care of all school equipment and resources but am personally responsible for the device(s) and/or accessories that are issued to me or am using.
• I WILL NOT use personal technology while on school grounds or while remote learning. 
• I can lose my privilege of access to technology and resources if I disobey any part of this agreement and that there could be other consequences related to any inappropriate use of district technology.
• I may incur fines if any school owned or issued technology is damaged, lost, or stolen while under my care
• I have reviewed this Agreement with my parent(s)/guardian and I agree to abide by the Avon School Acceptable Use Agreement.