Heritage Elementary has made a passionate commitment to technology and 21st century skills for our students. Heritage is one of a handful of schools providing a device for every student to use as a learning tool. This is referred to as 1-to-1 or 1-to-the world because it allows our students access to resources beyond the walls of the traditional school environment. Students in second grade through sixth grade are provided with Chromebooks, students in kindergarten and first grade are provided iPads
SAFEGUARDS FOR STUDENTS
Students will access the internet using their district credentials through Google Single Sign-On. This wireless connection is protected with safeguards that block inappropriate content and websites.
Teachers will also be presenting lessons on digital citizenship, emphasizing online safety and the importance of protecting students' digital footprints. We encourage you to review digital safety and citizenship topics with your student. Common Sense Media offers many helpful resources for parents.
In addition to the district curriculum, your child may use a variety of instructional websites and applications. These tools have been vetted and approved by school administration for the valuable learning opportunities they provide. They allow students to demonstrate their understanding in various ways, such as through photos, drawings, text, and recorded voice.
These digital tools support instruction in reading, math, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
A list of all supplemental content can be found on the Learning at Heritage page under the Our School tab on the Heritage website.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Students using devices/technology are held to the same standards used for any other tool as set in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, which they sign annually during Express Check-In.
• Students follow acceptable conduct with and without technology
• Students follow policy for anti-Bullying which includes cyberbullying
• Students follow policy for "Student Use of District Information Technology"
*It is the student's responsibility to avoid damage to their Chromebook/iPAD*
In order to maintain the 1-to-1 ratio of devices at Heritage, we rely on students to be responsible users. If your student is careless with their device and it results in damage they will be provided a loaner while it is being repaired. If they have another issue requiring repair they will not be given a loaner but will need to use one of the shared classroom devices. Students are welcome to bring in personally owned devices if preferred.
Your student is required to maintain their device in good condition, reasonable wear and tear expected. You will take full responsibility for any damage of any nature or cause whatsoever to their device and will reimburse DCSD in full for the cost to repair or complete replacement of said equipment if it is damaged or destroyed while in possession. Whether said equipment should be repaired or replaced and the cost of such repair or replacement will be at DCSD sole discretion. If your student leaves Heritage for any reason, you are required to return said equipment to the school office or DCSD IT.
