MS iPad Handbook

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Clarke Middle School

iPad Policy, Procedures, and Information

2013-2014

Clarke Middle School 1:1 iPad Program

To learn is to pursue understanding. To teach is to encourage and enable the pursuit of understanding.

-Anonymous

The changing landscape of the world’s information to digital form will require today’s student to have a

different set of skills than what was required just a decade ago. Future graduates must be equipped

with not just the three R’s, but also with 21st century skills of problem solving, critical thinking,

communication, and technological literacy. Students will need to be able to quickly find, synthesize andcommunicate information and collaborate with colleagues—not just in their own office, but within a

global community of colleagues and customers.

Clarke Middle School wants to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to

responsibly navigate this emerging modern world. Therefore, Clarke Middle School is launching a 1:1

(student to computing device) learning initiative using Apple iPads to create a seamless and dynamic

educational experience for students.

The goals of the 1:1 learning initiative will be to:

Enhance and accelerate learning

Leverage technology for individualizing instruction

Promote collaboration, increasing student engagement

Strengthen the 21st

century skills necessary for future success

A 1:1 learning initiative increases access to digital curriculum, in addition to traditional print textbooks

and classroom equipment such as graphing calculators. The opportunity to use 1:1 devices gives

students access to anywhere, anytime learning – in classrooms, in schoolyards, at cyber cafes, and at

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Access to the technology in the Clarke Community School District has been established for educational

purposes. The use of the Clarke Community School District’s electronic technologies is a valued resource

to our community. All electronic technologies must be used in support of the educational program of

the District. This access may be revoked at any time for illegal, unethical, abusive, or other inappropriate

conduct related to the use of electronic technologies.

Failure to comply with the District’s policies or rules related to the use of technology, including but not

limited to the Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy (#104), Internet – Acceptable Use – Safety Policy

(#605.6), and the Student Electronic Devices Policy (see student handbook) or the guidelines stated in

this document for care and use of the iPad, may result in the loss of privilege to take the iPad home or

use the iPad in general or other disciplinary action.

The iPad is the property of Clarke Community School District and as a result may be collected and/or

reviewed, inspected, or monitored at any time, including via electronic remote access. The student shall

have NO expectation of privacy in the iPad or any materials located on or accessed through the iPad or

any District-owned technology.

District-owned iPads cannot be synced to any other computer. District-owned applications (Apps) will be

downloaded (synced) at school. In order to manage this process, common sync days will be set by the

District. Sync days REQUIRE all iPads connected to the District network for updates and maintenance. A

student’s f ailure to comply with this process may result in consequences as prescribed in this handbookand District Policy.

Your iPad comes with a school-issued case. The purpose of the case is to protect the iPad, especially

while the iPad is being transported. When not in use, closing the iPad case will save battery life and

protect the screen. The iPad MUST remain in the school-issued protective case at all times. Students

may not decorate or personalize iPad cases.

The iPad should be charged, using the provided wall charger, and brought to school ready to use each

day. Fully charged iPad batteries will typically last 12 – 15 hours of use. Waiting to charge the iPad until

the charge is low (less than 20% life or red indicator light) will extend the battery life. It is the student’s

responsibility to charge the iPad at home and ensure it is ready for use in school each day. Failure to do

so may result in the student’s inability to participate in classroom learning activities.

1. DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

2. APPS & DOWNLOADS

3. iPAD CASE

4. iPAD BATTERY



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The iPad is an electronic device; handle it with care:

Never throw a book bag that contains an iPad.

Never place an iPad in a book bag that contains food, liquids, heavy, or sharp objects.

Never place heavy objects on top of the iPad and never drop your iPad.

Careful placement of the iPad in your backpack is important.

While the iPad is scratch resistant, it is not scratch proof.

Avoid using any sharp object(s) on the iPad.

The iPad screen is glass and is vulnerable to cracking.

iPads do not respond well to liquids. Avoid getting moisture in the openings. Avoid applying

liquids to the iPad.

The iPad can be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use window cleaners, household

cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean the iPad. Use of

unapproved cleaners may remove the protective film covering the face of the iPad.

Avoid placing weight on the iPad.

Never throw or slide an iPad.

Never expose an iPad to long-term temperature extremes or direct sunlight. An automobile is

not a good place to store an iPad.

The iPad comes equipped with a camera, audio and video recording capabilities through a built in

microphone and front and rear-facing cameras. All electronic recordings created with the device must

comply with District Policies and State and Federal Laws. District policy prohibits the use of electronic

recording devices in a manner that compromises the privacy interests of other individuals. District policy

also prohibits harassment and bullying (District Policy #104). Users of the iPad are required to use thedevice in a manner that complies with these and other District Policies. Use of the iPad in a manner that

violates District policy may result in revocation of the device and further disciplinary consequences.

Use of the iPad and any other devices with a camera, audio and video recording capabilities during

instructional time is at the discretion of the teacher and the student must obtain prior approval to use

the device for electronic recording purposes. Any electronic recordings obtained with the recording

device must be for instructional/educational purposes. Therefore, electronic recordings obtained with

the iPad may not be shared, published or rebroadcast for any reason by the student without prior

District permission. Furthermore, users of the iPad should be aware that State and Federal laws in many

instances prohibit secret or surreptitious recording undertaken without the knowledge and consent of

the person or persons being recorded. Violations of State and Federal recording laws may be reported tothe proper authorities and may result in criminal prosecution.

5. iPAD CARE

6. iPAD CAMERAS & MICROPHONE



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If the iPad or any accessories are lost or stolen, it must be reported to the building Principal as soon as

possible. It may be the responsibility of the student and family to pay the full cost of replacement of the

lost or stolen iPad and accessories. Examples of instances in which students and their families may be

charged include, but are not limited to, loss resulting from leaving the iPad unattended and unlocked.

Any theft of the iPad/accessories shall be reported to the police.

Do not attempt to gain access to the internal electronics or repair your iPad. If your iPad fails to work, or

if any accessories are damaged, report the problem to the building Principal as soon as possible. iPad

repair/replacement options will be determined by the building Principal. You may be issued a temporary

iPad or other materials until your iPad is working properly or replaced. If the iPad is experiencing

technical difficulties outside of school hours, you will need to wait until you return to school to fix it.

Most repairs will be completed during the summer months while the iPads are updated for the new

school year. Damage that renders the iPad unusable will be completed during the school year. It may bethe responsibility of the student and family to pay the full cost of repair or replacement for damage to

the iPad and accessories due to negligence. Negligence is defined as failure to exercise the care that a

reasonably responsible person would exercise in a like situation, as determined by District

administrative personnel. Examples of instances in which students and their families may be changed

include, but are not limited to, damage resulting from using the iPad in an unsafe manger or

intentionally causing damage to the iPad.

The costs of repair/replacement for damanges are reflected below:

● Damaged or broken screen may cost up to $200.

● Replacement cost for the provided iPad case is $50.

● Replacement cost for the provided iPad wall charger is $30.

● Replacement cost for the entire iPad is $400.

Any vandalism of the iPad/accessories shall be reported to the police.

Students who leave Clarke Community Schools during the school year must return the iPad, along with

any other accessories, at the time they leave. A non-returned iPad and all accessories will be considered

stolen and reported as such to the local law enforcement authorities. All other students shall return the

iPads and accessories at the time designated by the District. The iPad and all accessories should be

returned to the building Principal.

There is not an option to purchase insurance for the iPad through the District and the District DOES NOT

endorse any electronics insurance products. Parents who desire insurance to cover charges that they

may have to pay for damage or loss of the iPad/accessories, may wish to individually investigate options

through insurance providers, such as their own Homeowner’s insurance policy.

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Never leave an iPad unattended. When not in your personal possession, the iPad should be in a secure,

locked environment. Unattended iPads will be collected and stored in the Principal’s office.

Do not lend your iPad to another person. Each iPad is assigned to an individual and the responsibility for

the care of the iPad solely rests with that individual.

Each iPad has a unique identification number and at no time should the numbers or labels be modified

or removed.

Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet. Parents will be

required to sign a permission form to allow their students to access the Internet. Students will sign a

form acknowledging they have read and understand the Internet - Acceptable Use - Safety Policy and

Regulations; they will comply with the policy and regulations and understand the consequences for

violation of the policy or regulations.

10.1 Responsibility for Internet Appropriate Use

The authority for appropriate use of electronic Internet resources and other use of the District’s

technology resources is delegated to the licensed employees. However, students remain

responsible for their use of the District’s technology resources, including computers such asiPads and the Internet. For the purpose of this policy, Internet is defined as: A global computer

network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of

interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

Instruction in the proper use of the Internet will be available to employees who will then

provide similar instruction to their students.

10.2 Internet Access

Access to the Internet is available to teachers and students as a source of information, a tool for

learning and a vehicle of communication.

Students will be able to access the Internet in classrooms with teacher permission.

Individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses will be issued to students. Students

will be expected to use District-issued email accounts for all school-related work.

8. iPAD SECURITY

9. TECHNOLOGY: 1:1 LEARNING INITIATIVE INTERNET USE POLICY

10. INTERNET – ACCEPTABLE USE – SAFETY REGULATION



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Making Internet access available to students carries with it the potential that some students

might encounter information that may not be appropriate. However, on a global network it is

impossible to control all content. Because information on the Internet appears, disappears and

changes, it is not possible to predict or control what students may access.

Our goal is to allow teachers and students access to the rich opportunities on the Internet. We

protect the rights of students and parents who choose not to risk exposure to questionable

material.

The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must

adhere to strict guidelines, which require efficient, ethical and legal utilization of network

resources.

To reduce unnecessary system traffic, users may use real-time conference features such as

talk/chat/Internet relay chat only as approved by the supervising teacher.

Creation or transmission of material, information or software in violation of law, board policy or

regulation is prohibited.

The District makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of educational content accessed through

the internet.

10.3 Permission to Use Internet

Annually, parents will grant permission for their student to use the Internet during registration process.

10.4 Student Use of District Technology Resources and the Internet

Equal Opportunity: The Internet is available to all students within the District.

Online Etiquette

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The use of the network is a privilege and may be taken away for violation of law or

board policy or regulations. As a user of the Internet, students may be allowed access to

other networks. Each network may have its own set of policies and procedures. It is the

user's responsibility to abide by the policies and procedures of these other networks.

Students shall:

Adhere to online protocol. Students shall not reveal any personally identifying

information about themselves or others unless authorized to do so.

Respect all copyright and license agreements.

Cite all quotes, references, and sources.

Apply the same privacy, ethical and educational considerations utilized in other

forms of communication.



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Student access for electronic mail will be through their District-issued account. If a student

already has an electronic mail address, the student will not be permitted to use the address to

send and receive mail at school. Students should adhere to the following guidelines:

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Others may be able to read or access the mail so private messages should not be sent.

The student shall have NO expectation of privacy in the District-issued email account orany materials located or accessed therein, and such account/materials may be

reviewed, inspected, or monitored at any time, including via electronic remote access.

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Delete unwanted messages immediately.

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Use of harassing, vulgar, lewd, or other inappropriate language is prohibited

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Always sign messages

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Always acknowledge receipt of a document or file

Restricted Material: Students will not intentionally create, access, download, transmit, share or

promote any text file, picture, or video or engage in any communication that includes material

which is illegal, discriminatory, obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane or lewd; advertises

any product or service not permitted for minors by law; constitutes insulting or fighting words,

the very expression of which injures or harasses others; or presents a clear and present

likelihood that, either because of its content or the manner of distribution, it will cause a

material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the

school or school activities, will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful

school regulations. Students also shall not use the District’s technology resources for

commercial activities or political lobbying or advocacy; attempt to gain unauthorized access to

another’s account or “hack” into another computer system; or knowingly introduce computer

viruses or worms. Students shall not attempt to bypass the District’s filtering software.

Unauthorized Costs: If a student gains access to any service via the Internet, which has a cost

involved, or if a student incurs other types of costs, such as personal printing, the student

accessing such a service will be responsible for those costs.

Games: Online and other games are prohibited during the school day unless directed by a

teacher. If a student engages in gaming without direction by or from a teacher, they may be

subject to disciplinary action such as not being allowed to use the device for a period of time or

losing unsupervised access to their device.

10.5 Student Activities Strictly Prohibited:

Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials

Any action that violates existing Board policy or public law

Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening,pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials

Use of outside data disks or external attachments without prior approval from the

administration

Changing of iPad settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc)

Downloading apps

Spamming-Sending mass or inappropriate emails

Gaining access to other student’s accounts, files, and/or data



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Use of the school’s Internet/email accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal

activity

Use of anonymous and/or false communications

Students are not allowed to give out personal information over the Internet – with the

exception of teacher-directed instances Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior

Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software, or data, including,

but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses or computer programs that can

infiltrate computer systems and/or damage software components) of school equipment will not

be allowed

Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or otherwise

intended to harass, demean, or bully recipients

Bypassing the CMS web filter through a web proxy

There may be times when the privilege of having the school-issued iPad 24/7 is taken away. The loss of

iPad privileges will be a decision made by the building Principal. A student may be required to check

their iPad in /out daily for the following reasons, but not limited to, excessive computer violations or

physical damage of iPad. The Principal will determine if the student is issued a “loaner” iPad while their

iPad is being repaired. Restricted Use or Loaner iPads will be checked out through the Principal’s

Designee. Restricted Use iPads will only have District-issued Apps and limited access to the Internet.

The student’s use of the iPad will constitute agreement to the terms of use. Students and their parents

will also sign a form acknowledging that they have read and understand this handbook and otherapplicable policies and regulations for acceptable use of their iPad and that they agree to them.

12. AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF USE

11. CHECKING iPADS IN OUT



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Behavior Rubric 1st

Consequence 2nd

Consequence 3rd

Consequence 4th

Consequence

Unprepared for learningincluding but not limited

to: iPad not in class;

battery uncharged,

missing accessories

Warning

Call / notify home

Teacher consequence

Call / notify home

Office or classroom

detention(s)

Call / notify home

Either / and / or:

Multiple before / after

school detention(s)Suspension

Restriction of

technology privileges

Loss of school privileges

Parent Conference

Refusal to follow

directions including but

not limited to: On iPad

without permission; off-

task iPad work; online /

onsites without

permission

Teacher

consequence

Call / notify home

Teacher consequence

Call / notify home

Possible restriction of


Either / and / or:

Office detention(s)

Restriction of


Call / notify home

Either / and / or:


school detention(s)

Suspension

Restriction of



Parent Conference

Reckless / damaging

care of iPad /

accessories including but

not limited to: Carrying

iPad outside of case; iPad

in unauthorized places

(locker, backpack,

cafeteria, etc);

eating/drinking near

iPad; decorating /

defacing iPad;

vandalizing iPad

Either / and / or:

Teacher

consequence

Item replaced or

damage restitution

made

Call / notify home

Possible police

notification

Either / and / or:

Teacher consequence

Item replaced or

damage restitution

made

Call / notify home

Possible police

notification

Either / and / or:

Teacher consequence

Item replaced or

damage restitution

made

Restriction / removal

of technology

privileges

Call / notify home

Possible police

notification

Either / and / or:


school detention(s)

Item replaced or

damage restitution

made

Suspension

Restriction of



Parent Conference

Violation of acceptable

use policy including but

not limited to: Recording

sound, picture, video on

school grounds without

permission / facilitation

by faculty; violation of

copyright laws; use of

and/or viewing obscene,

profane, lewd,

inflammatory,

threatening,

disrespectful language or

images; causing damage

or disruption; engaging

in personal attacks, useof false or defamatory

information; use of

unauthorized software;

sharing, accessing

passwords, access codes,

etc; use of someone

else’s name, account,

etc.

Either / and / or:

School detention(s)

Office calls home

Restriction /

removal of

technology

privileges

Possible police

notification

Either / and / or:


school detention(s)

Suspension

Office calls home /

possible conference


of technology

privileges

Possible policenotification

Either / and / or:

Suspension(s)

Parent conference


of technology

privileges

Loss of school

privileges

Possible policenotification

Either / and / or:

Out of school

suspension(s)

Parent conference

Restriction / removal of



Possible police

notification

Middle School Behavior Rubric for 1:1 Program



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Clarke Middle School

Student Pledge for iPad Use

Student Pledge for iPad Use:

I will take good care of my iPad.

I will never leave the iPad unattended.

I will not take my iPad into the restrooms or locker rooms.

I will never loan out my iPad to other individuals.

I will charge my iPad’s battery daily.

I will keep food and beverages away from my iPad since they may cause damage to the device.

I will not disassemble any part of my iPad or attempt any repairs.

I will protect my iPad by only carrying it while in the case provided.

I will use my iPad in ways that are educational, appropriate, and meet CMS expectations.

I will not place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on the iPad or deface the serial

number. I understand that my iPad is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the

property of Clarke Community School District.

I will follow the policies outlined in the iPad portion of this handbook and applicable CMS

technology policies while at school, as well as outside the school day.

I will not load extra software / apps on to my iPad.

I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse.

I agree to return the District iPad, case, and power cords in good working condition.

I will notify school officials in case of theft, vandalism, and other acts.

I understand that a police report will be filed by the school if necessary.

I agree to the stipulations set forth in the above documents including the iPad Policy, Procedures, andInformation; the Acceptable Use Policy; iPad Protection Plan and the Student Pledge for iPad Use.

Student Name (Please Print): ____________________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent Name (Please Print): _____________________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Individual school iPads and accessories must be returned at the end of each school year. Students who withdraw, are

suspended or expelled, or terminate enrollment at Clarke Middle School for any other reason must return their individual

school iPad on the date of termination.

Documents

MS iPad Handbook