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Student Agreement for Technology Use

 
 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District’s mission is to provide an excellent education for all students. To achieve this, we capitalize upon a unique partnership among teachers, support staff, parents, and community and create powerful learning opportunities that challenge all students to meet the District’s standards of excellence, become ethical leaders in school and community, and make positive contributions to a diverse and changing world.


As the world changes, access to a technological suite of tools is consistently utilized to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, as well as obtain the collaboration skills required of a future-ready learner. This infusion of technology is shifting the way teachers teach and students learn. Supporting the diverse learning needs of our students is recognized as a key element to students achieving academic success. The effective use of technology is an integral part of this. It should help to build depth in learning in a manner that all students can access. As students learn to use these tools effectively and ethically, and as they are exposed to a variety of inquiry-based activities, guided by their teachers, they then become prepared with the skills and knowledge to make positive contributions to the world.


To assist students with these skills, SLVUSD has equipped each student with a G Suite for Education account where students have access to safe and secure online accounts that are compliant to all federal privacy laws. These accounts provide students access to the following significant tools:

  • Email communication tool - ability to communicate with teachers and peers
  • Office Productivity (Word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, and drawing)
  • Calendar
  • Websites and Digital Portfolios
  •  Online assignment submission
  • Adopted online content for textbooks
  •  Automation tools such as collaborative bookmarking of research

These core applications allow for accessibility in school, at home, at the library, and anywhere else there is Internet access. Students may also be asked to utilize their secure SLVUSD Google Apps for Education account for instructional and appropriate single-sign-on access to 3rd-party applications. Student accounts can be monitored and accessed by administrators at any time. Administration and teachers also have access to monitor their online files, websites, and emails. We encourage you to talk to your children about effective online behavior citizenship as well as the applications they are currently using in their classes.


San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District community works to ensure technology is vetted and meets standards aligned to the following laws with the ultimate goal of keeping students safe:

  •     The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  •     Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  •     Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
  •     Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  •     Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA)
  •     AB1584

Learn more about Federal student privacy laws and/or California specific student privacy.

With all the content filters, laws, and safeguards in place, the District cannot guarantee that students will not access inappropriate materials either accidentally or due to misuse. San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District recommends initiating conversations with your student in regards to all aspects of technology and digital information including:

  •     Internet Safety
  •     Digital Footprint & Reputation
  •     Privacy & Security
  •     Self-image & Identity
  •     Relationships & Communication
  •     Information Literacy
  •     Cyber-bullying
  •     Creative Credit & Copyright

Common Sense Media provides many resources, tips, guides, media reviews, and research related to students’ technology use and access to media. We encourage you to peruse the site.

The partnership between parents, students, and teachers is vital in supporting an environment of rich learning experiences. Therefore, we ask that you read the Agreement for Technology Use together with your student. You will be asked to mark off that you and your student will follow the rules on your registration form.

 

Agreement for Technology Use 6-12: SLVUSD

 

It is important to use the technology tools at school responsibly and in the way my teacher has

demonstrated. I also understand that I am a member of the 6-12 community and my actions must

represent a citizen who exudes Collaboration, Integrity, and Respect towards all individuals and

property. I understand that my use of District technology is a privilege, not a right, and the District can

withdraw this privilege if I violate this Technology Use Agreement or other District rules regarding

using the District’s technology tools and services.

  1. I understand that district technology is to be used for educational purposes only.
  2. I will treat all technology (computers, iPods, Chromebooks, etc.) with care and make sure they do not become damaged.
  3. I will return all technology to the district as I understand that the technology, equipment, and systems belong to the District.
  4. I will not change or tamper with any of the school equipment or systems. This can include settings, software, downloads, hardware, etc.
  5. I will use my own computer on the school’s wireless network as if it were a school loaned device.
  6. I will only represent myself in the digital world, and I will only use my account.
  7. I will only work on the programs and websites that are appropriate and beneficial for the school setting.
  8. I will keep passwords private only to myself, my parents, and teachers.
  9. I will use my online accounts (i.e., Google, Schoology, etc.) and all other District equipment for schoolwork only. The District can and may review any material developed, viewed, or shared.
  10. I will be respectful to my teacher(s) and peers by making eye-contact and putting the device down/away when being requested.
  11. I will regularly use the digital communication tools that my teacher(s) specify.
  12. I will use respectful language in my communications in all areas: verbal, blogs, online documents, websites, videos, emails, etc.
  13. I will keep myself and my family and friends safe by only publishing non-identifiable information about myself or others and not posting items such as full names, phone numbers, pictures, addresses, itineraries, events, etc., unless applicable for post-secondary admissions.
  14. I will only send, store, or access appropriate and legal materials.
  15. I will write essays, reports, etc. with my original thoughts and I will properly cite any information I receive from other sources including images, videos, and other multimedia as per Fair Use and Copyright laws.
  16. I will report any misuse of technology to an adult.
  17. I will treat all others with respect in the online and digital environment.
  18. I will ask for help immediately when needed or something goes wrong with technology. 19. I will follow my classroom’s technology procedures.

Consequences: If any of these agreements are violated, consequences will occur and will be

appropriate toward the violation. Consequences may include loss of technology use, written

apologies, and other typical consequences used in the district.

 

Agreement for Technology Use- TK-5

 

It is important to use the technology tools at school responsibly and in the way my teacher has shown

me to make sure I am safe, respectful and responsible. I promise to do the following:

  1. I will treat the computers, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology devices carefully and will not break or alter them in any way.
  2. I will only work on the programs and websites that are related to school and/or my teachers tell me to use.
  3. I will use online accounts such as Google when I am asked to.
  4. I will keep passwords private only to myself, my parents, and teachers.
  5. I will only use the computer, Chromebooks, iPads or other items safely and to be nice to people. I will never hurt, scare or bully others. I know that the school can look at what I do on computers and other devices.
  6. I will be respectful to teachers and peers by making eye-contact and putting the device down/away when requested.
  7. I will keep myself and my family and friends safe by not sharing any names, phone numbers, or addresses on the computer, iPad, etc.
  8. I will write reports and papers with my own ideas and will not take others’ ideas and say they are mine.
  9. I will tell an adult if I read or see something on the screen that is not appropriate for school.
  10. I will only use my school account.
  11. I will follow my classroom’s technology procedures.

Consequences: If any of these agreements are violated consequences will occur and will be

appropriate toward the violation. Consequences may include loss of technology use, written

apologies, and other typical consequences used in the district.