Parent Orientation and Internet Safety Evening

Welcome
Rationale
General Guidelines
Internet Safety, Kent Police
Home Use and Care
Discipline Hierarchy
Student Parent Laptop Agreement

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There is more technology outside of schools than in schools.
It is critical that students have essential
21 st century skills.
Kids are wired a bit differently.
◦ The world is wired
◦ Distance is becoming less relevant
◦ We compete increasingly on a world stage
◦ Work that can be digitized can go anywhere
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All use of the system must support education.
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All use of the system must follow local, state, and federal law.
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No use may disrupt other users: hacking, abusing software, download or altering files, or introducing viruses .

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Users may not develop programs to harass other users.
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Users are responsible for the appropriateness and content of public and private material on the system in any form.
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Using chat groups or other online services is prohibited.

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It is important to remember that there are acceptable legal and ethical behaviors related to information and technology.
◦ No music, no movies, no games
◦ No downloading
◦ Follow Electronic Use
◦ Respect Copyright
◦ Don’t Plagiarize
◦ Use good common sense

With DyKnow Monitor ® , educators can experience the teaching and learning benefits of computers without introducing electronic distraction.
DyKnow
Classroom Management Software

Teaching and Learning Benefits
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Blocking non-curricular applications and URLs
Taking remote control of student computers
Blanking students' screens and sending a message
Opening and closing applications on students' computers
Shutting down and restarting students' computers
Transferring files electronically
Polling students and receiving immediate feedback

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Users should not share login or passwords.
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Users should follow
Internet safety guidelines.

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KSD will review and monitor all activity on the network for responsible use.
Dyknow Classroom Management Software
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Users should be aware that technology use can be traced throughout the network.
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All files stored on the system are the property of the district and are subject to regular review and monitoring.

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KSD may remove a user’s access to the network without notice at any time if the user is engaged in any unauthorized activity.
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KSD will cooperate with law enforcement investigations relating to any inappropriate activities.

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District Internet filter
◦ Filters are not perfect
◦ Filter works at home but parents still need to monitor
◦ Don’t bypass: violation
◦ Report any glitches to teachers.
Security

At home use
Online gaming is allowed if:
• All school work is completed
• A parent/guardian has given permission and monitors the activity
• Gaming is educational appropriate.
• No download of any kind is needed, including ActiveX

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Instant-messaging
(IM/AOL) is acceptable at home under the supervision of a parent/guardian and it follows the electronic use policy.
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Watching DVDs or listening to CDs is permitted with the permission of a parent/guardian.

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Do not put stickers on the laptop.
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Do not deface the laptop in any way. This includes but is not limited to marking, painting, drawing or marring any surface of the laptops.

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Think of a laptop like a textbook—same rules apply for excessive damage or lost item.
Students are responsible for their laptops and assigned parts.
Students will be assessed the fee of the cost of the item.
Severe damage will be evaluated by the district’s support vendor.

Item
Full Package: Laptop, Charger,
Extended Battery, Internal
Battery and Laptop Case
Cost
$940.00
Laptop
Charger
Extended Battery
Internal Battery
Laptop Case
Gross Negligence Damage
$575.00
$78.00
$112.00
$115.00
$60.00
Prices vary

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If a laptop is stolen while off campus, report stolen items to the police and bring the case number to school administration for the district security office.
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Not providing a police report and case number will result in the cost of the full laptop or any other part/item.
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On school site theft should be reported immediately to school security.

Discipline Hierarchy

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Placing the computer at risk of damage
Off-task behavior during class
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Email
IM
Surfing the web
Working on assignments for other classes
Listening to headphones when not directed by teacher
Multi-tasking
• Violating the Acceptable Use
Policy
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Non-school related photos
Downloaded material
Inappropriate content (lowlevel)
Playing games
Accessing Facebook/MySpace outside of school
Applying an unapproved desktop background
Violations Of A Greater Nature Should Be Treated as a Level 3
School Violation – e.g. Student and Paperwork Sent to Main
Office.

Meridian Discipline Hierarchy
Loss of all
KSD Tech
Privileges
Fifth Offense
Indefinite Restricted computer use
Tech Use Review
Board/Suspension
Fourth Offense
1-Month Restricted Computer
After-School Detention
Tech Use Review Board
Third Offense
5-Day Restricted Computer License at school (computer does not go home)
Second Offense
3-Day Restricted Computer License (computer does not go home)
First Offense
Tech violation referral to Mrs. Duckett /Infraction relating to tech. violation
Classroom Interventions
Verbal Warnings
Teacher Contact with Home
Seating Changes
Re-teaching

Student Parent Laptop Agreement

Taking laptops home
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Pass driver’s license test with 80% proficiency
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Parent attend orientation
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Parent and student sign laptop agreement
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Continue appropriate use

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Remind your child of the rules.
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Handle the computer safely.
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Fully charge the battery every evening.
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Your child is responsible for damage.