Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for the Use of Technology

Rick Hansen Public School

Staff and students at Rick Hansen are working towards creating a positive school culture that supports safe and responsible technology use. We are striving to raise digital leaders who use technology as a tool for learning, and a source of information. The use of technology is a privilege, not a right and students are expected to use technology and the internet responsibly for their educational goals.

To be a digital citizen, you are expected to:

Personal Devices

Be responsible for the transport, care, and protection of their personal devices
Have a signed ‘Bring Your Own Device’ form must be on file
Personal devices are ONLY to be used for educational purposes under the direction and supervision of a teacher
Refrain from taking pictures and/or video on school grounds or bus, without the direct instruction of a teacher
Use appropriate online games during non-instructional time. If you chose to use your phone during non-instructional time (i.e., lunch), social media sites and YouTube are not permitted.

Internet

Have the permission of a staff member before accessing the internet
Be supervised by a staff member while using the internet
Use ONLY sites approved by a teacher
Protect your personal information and passwords
Put information in your own words and credit the site
Report inappropriate internet sites
Understand that SNAPCHAT, FACEBOOK, Instagram, and other known social media sites are NOT to be accessed at school

Equipment

Respect the hardware supplied and leave all settings intact
Transport/store equipment as instructed
Carry equipment with two hands
Use an assigned computer/hand-held device
Use only the software/app approved by the teacher
Avoid eating/drinking near equipment
Sign out all equipment
Charge equipment after use
Unplug using the adaptor, not the cord

Saving/Printing

Understand that network shared drives (e.g., Google) are property of TVDSB and can be searched/accessed by computer administration at any time
Store personal files/data in your own system drive
Secure permission from a staff member before printing
Understand that printing is costly; preview print jobs first and be aware of which printer is being selected
Ask your teacher to retrieve your work from the photocopy room

Inappropriate use of computer resources, hand-held devices, and/or the internet will result in progressive discipline. If the actions of a student appear to break the law, the police will be informed.

“In the future, your “digital footprint” will carry more weight than anything you include on a resume”

– Chris Betcher

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