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Student Use of Technology

STUDENT RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY [BP/AR 6163.4]

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San Luis Coastal Unified School District is pleased to offer students access to district technology resources to provide greater opportunities to learn, engage, communicate, and develop 21st century skills. This document outlines the guidelines and conduct expected when using district and school technologies and includes the use of personally-owned devices. The principles of digital citizenship are the same principles that students would apply in their daily interactions in the real world. In both virtual and real worlds, we expect students to be respectful, responsible, and protective of themselves, others and the environment. The site principal/designee will serve as the site-level coordinator for district technology and is responsible for ensuring adequate student supervision. Technology related misconduct will follow the school site’s established disciplinary procedures. 

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Access to District Technology

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        1. District technology is to be used for educational purposes according with SLCUSD Board Policies.

 

        2. The District maintains ownership of all technology resources. System access, including all files and email, is available to the Superintendent/designee at all times. 

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        3. While at school, students will have filtered access to the Internet using a district-administered account. Passwords will be used by students for security purposes. 

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Student Use of District Technology 

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SLCUSD has taken all reasonable steps to ensure the Internet is used only for educational purposes. Students may use personally owned devices for educational purposes and will be responsible for any unauthorized fees charge. The SLCUSD Board intends to protect students from access to harmful material. Schools cannot completely prevent the availability of material on the Internet that may be deemed harmful or intended for adults. 

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        1. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring their students’ use of district technology resources, including the Internet, when accessed from home or a remote location. 

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        2. The district utilizes the same safeguards on district technology while on campus and at home. 

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        3. A student’s privilege may be revoked at any time without prior notice even if it results in a student failing a class. 

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Responsible Use Procedures 

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All SLCUSD technology users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner. Students are taught network etiquette and are expected to abide by it.

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        1. Students will respect others’ privacy, use appropriate and positive language in communications and will not engage in personal or threatening attacks. 

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        2. Students will not post or text private information about themselves or another person. Private information includes address, telephone number, school address, work address, Social Security number, or other individually identifiable information. 

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        3. Students will not post or text information that could cause damage, danger, or a disruption including political lobbying or commercial sales. Students are cautioned to think carefully before texting, posting, or re-posting on blogs, wikis, social media, and the Internet in general. 

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        4. Students will not agree to meet with someone they have met online without parents’/guardians’ approval and participation. 

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        5. Students will promptly disclose to their teacher, or other appropriate school staff, any message they receive that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable. 

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        6. Students will not cyberbully. Cyberbullying includes threatening or knowingly or recklessly posting false or defamatory information about another person or organization. 

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        7. Students should not send, show, forward, post/re-post sexually explicit pictures or messages. Students engaged in such activity or encouraging others to engage in such activity will also be subject to discipline. 

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        8. Students will not re-configure or change settings on district technology. 

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        9. Students will notify a teacher or staff member if they have identified or witnessed irregularities, issues relating to security or inappropriate use of devices. 

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        10. Students will utilize the district provided filtered Internet (WiFi) while on campus for both district-owned and personal devices. 

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        11. The Superintendent/designee shall provide age-appropriate instructional resources regarding digital literacy and cyber safety. 

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Inappropriate use of the district’s technology resources could result in a cancellation of student use privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal action. By signing this agreement, I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold-harmless the district and all district personnel for the failure of any technological protection measures, violations of copyright restrictions, student mistakes or negligence, or any student costs incurred. Technology users will be financially liable for any damage resulting from negligence or misuse. 

 

                                                                                                            -- Parent's Booklet of Information 2015-2016

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