Union Colony Schools retains sole right of possession of the Chromebook. The Chromebooks are loaned to the students for educational purposes only for the academic year. Chromebooks will be returned at the end of each school year for maintenance and updates during the summer. Moreover, UC administrative staff and faculty retain the right to collect and/or inspect Chromebooks at any time, including via electronic remote access and to alter, add or delete installed software or hardware.

Students are solely responsible for the Chromebooks issued to them and must adhere to the following:

     ●      Students must comply with the Student Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications  (JS*) when using their Chromebooks.

     ●      High school students must bring their Chromebooks to school every day and make sure it is fully charged. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. (Note: A fully charged Chromebook should last at least 8 hours.)

     ●      Students must treat their device with care and never leave it in an unsecured location.

     ●      Students must keep their device in a protective case or backpack when traveling.

     ●      Students must promptly report any problems with their Chromebook by notifying school personnel.

     ●      Students may not remove or interfere with the serial number and other identification tags.

     ●      Students may not attempt to remove or change the physical structure of the Chromebook, including the keys, screen cover or plastic casing.

     ●      Students may not attempt to install or run any operating system on the Chromebook other than the ChromeOS operating system supported by UC.

     ●      Students must keep their device clean.

The students are solely responsible for any apps or extensions on their Chromebooks that are not installed by a member of the Union Colony technology staff. Students are responsible for backing up their data to protect from loss. Users of UC Technology have no rights, ownership, or expectations of privacy to any data that is, or was, stored on the Chromebook, school network, or any school issued applications and are given no guarantees that data will be retained or destroyed.

Students must follow the following conditions of being a good digital citizen:

     1.     Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.

     2.     Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.

     3.     Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

     4.     Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; I will moderate unacceptable materials and conversations, and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.

     5.     Respect Intellectual Property. I will request permission to use resources. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.

     6.     Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license and register all software. I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses. I will act with integrity.

Students are required to follow all copyright laws around all media including text, images, programs, music, and video. Downloading, sharing, and posting online illegally obtained media is against the Student Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications policy.

If a student’s Chromebook is inoperable, the school has a limited number of spare devices for use while the student’s Chromebook is repaired or replaced. This agreement remains in effect for loaner computers. The student may not opt to keep an inoperable Chromebook to avoid doing class work due to loss or damage. If a student does not bring his/her Chromebook to school, the student may be required to borrow a device from the school based on the direction from his/her teacher. Disciplinary action may result for failure to bring a fully charged Chromebook to school.

Union Colony Schools will repair or replace damaged equipment resulting from normal use. All other breakages will be the responsibility of the student and charged to the student. The school will make its best attempt to purchase replacement parts at the best possible price. Loss or theft of the device is also the student’s responsibility and will result in the student being charged the full replacement cost to purchase a new device.