TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Sierra High School

Warriors

Definition of Technology:

The operational definition of what technology devices are applicable to the Sierra High School policy includes use of computers, laptops, tablets, Ipads, cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, cameras, and recording devices. The National Assessment of Educational Progress Technology and Engineering Literacy framework defines technology as any modification of the natural world done to fulfill human needs or desires. As such this policy will be modified as new technologies arise.

Technology Expectations and Consequences

At the beginning of each quarter Sierra High School will conduct a Policy Orientation that will familiarize students with school policies. The Policy Orientation teaches students behavioral expectations and the consequences of failure to follow the policies. Teachers and staff are responsible for implementing and monitoring the use of technology at Sierra High School. The technology policy will be referenced in the school syllabus course.

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Student Expectations

• Students will use the internet and other technology resources for the sole purpose of academics and school related purposes;
• Students will store only educationally appropriate materials on their assigned laptop;
• Students will not violate “FUSD Policies,” Federal and/or State laws;
• Students will not intentionally access and /or store inappropriate information, including, but not limited to the following: material that is obscene; child pornography; material that depicts, or describes in an offensive way, violence, nudity, sex, death, or bodily functions; material that has been designated as for adults only; material that promotes or advocates illegal activities; material that promotes the use of alcohol or tobacco, academic dishonesty, or weapons; or material that advocates participation in hate groups or other potentially dangerous groups.

Student Expectations (continue)

• Students will only use their device with the permission of a teacher;
• Students may use their cell phones before the first bell rings, during nutrition, and after the last bell has rang;
• Students are not permitted to use their cell phones between classes, walking between classes, when entering classes, nor at the end of classes;
• Cell phones and smart watches shall be turned in at the beginning of each period and returned at the end of each period;
• Cell phones, smartwatches, and ear buds may be used only by permission of the teacher;

Student Expectations (continue)

• Students are not permitted to film other students or staff without the express permission of the person or group being filmed.
• Students may not use any recording device to audibly record another student(s) or staff without the express permission of the person or group being recorded.
• Students shall follow proper guidelines for handling laptops: laptop shall be carried in its case, protect the laptop from extreme weather, heat, cold, and the
• rain, not eat or drink while using the device, shall not slam it shut, shall not insert things into ports of laptops, and shall not mark the device.
• Laptops shall be charged prior to the beginning of first period;
• Laptop power cord shall be brought to school every day;
• Students shall not use the power cord or flash drive of another student;Students may be permitted to charge their devices after first period with a teacher’s permission.

Consequences for Inappropriate Use and the Progressive Discipline Path

• 1st inappropriate use of technology - Student will be given a Level 1 intervention. This intervention will be logged by teachers and/or staff. The cell phone or technology will be sent to the office for the rest of the school day. Students may pick up their phone or device at the front office after school during regular office hours.

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Consequences for Inappropriate Use and the Progressive Discipline Path

• 2nd inappropriate use of technology - This will constitute a Level 2 intervention. Student will be advised of the inappropriate use or misbehavior and parental contact will be made. Parent and/or guardian shall be required to pick up the phone or device from the front office during regular office hours. Administration involvement may be requested by staff and/or teachers.

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Consequences for Inappropriate Use and the Progressive Discipline Path

• 3rd inappropriate use of technology-This will constitute a Level 3 intervention. Student will be advised of the misbehavior. Parental contact will be made by office personnel or staff. A mandatory Level 3 intervention parental meeting will be scheduled. Student may lose the privilege to utilize their cell phone or device in school. Student will be required to serve a one hour detention and student must make arrangements with the Principal, Teachers, or the School Counselor. This arrangement and serving the detention must occur within two school days from the time student receives notice of the detention. Failure to serve the detention will result in in the further consequences determined by the Principal .

Consequences for Inappropriate Use and the Progressive Discipline Path

• 4th or more inappropriate use of technology- Student will be advised of the misbehavior.Parental contact will be made by office personnel. Student will be required to serve a two hour detention and must make arrangements with the Principal, Teachers, or the School Counselor. The two hour detention will be served by one hour detention with a Certificated staff member and one hour Community Service arranged with the Principal. Or in the alternative, the Principal may determine the appropriate intervention/consequence.

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Student Expectation Summary

1. Bring your laptop daily to school, and bring it completely charged.
2. Understand that your activity on your laptop is being monitored at all times.
3. Your device must be in the case at all times.
4. Cell phones, ipods, earpods or anything a teacher deams you must not have during class time, will be placed in a designated area in the class on the silent mode and will only be used during class with teacher permission

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