Student Chromebook Contract

This contract is to be filled out by the student's guardian. This contract is for students who do not have a reliable connected device at home that can be used for remote learning and will need to be provided one by Beverly City School District.
The use of school-supplied Chromebooks at Beverly City School is a privilege that comes with responsibility. Remember, the device is at all times property of Beverly City School, not a student’s personal device. If students notice that something is wrong with the device, they are expected to report to a teacher immediately. Failure to abide by the following guidelines may result in revoking the privilege, or further consequences.

1. Students will not take photos or record video of any persons unless they have the specific consent of a teacher and all persons in the photo or video.
2. Families will be financially responsible for the repair or replacement of stolen or abused hardware or materials.
3. Students must keep their device clean and must not touch the screen with anything (e.g., finger, pen, pencil, etc.) other than approved computer screen cleaners. No food or drinks allowed around the devices.
4. Do not place books or other items on top of the device. Make sure nothing is between the screen and keyboard when the Chromebook lid is closed.
5. Only use the device for school work. You must sign into your school issued Google education account. No other accounts (Google or otherwise) may be accessed on the school-issued Chromebooks at any time.
6. Students should never share their account passwords with others, unless requested by an administrator.
7. Students should not delete the history of sites visited on their Chromebooks. Beverly City School reserves the right to do periodic checks and/or review of Internet site visits.
8. Teachers are solely responsible for any apps or extensions on the Chromebooks that are not installed by an administrative member of the school staff.
9. Technology, including but not limited to the Chromebook itself and any ancillary tools such as earbuds, are not to be shared among students.
10. Students should not personalize their devices in any way. This includes backgrounds, name icons, decals, screensavers, and downloading any software, application or short cuts that have not been explicitly allowed by the teacher.
11. Students are NOT to update Chrome OS without permission.
12. Access to the Chrome Web Store is prohibited. Apps, therefore, cannot be added without permission.
13. ​Students are required to follow all copyright laws around all media including text, images, programs, music, and video. Downloading, sharing, and posting online illegally obtained media is against the Beverly City School’s Use of Technology policy.

 
Students must follow the following six conditions of being a good digital citizen:

• Respect Yourself. I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation, or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.
• ​Protect Yourself. I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.
• Respect Others. I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.
• Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; I will moderate unacceptable materials and conversations, and will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.
• Respect Intellectual Property. I will request permission to use resources. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.
• Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license and register all software. I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses. I will act with integrity.