Public Wi-Fi: A Guide for Parents - Katy ISD

Bring Your Own DeviceKaty ISD offers a filtered Katy Public Wi-Fi on all campuses. Students in grades 2—12may bring a personal device to school to use for educational purposes. Students areexpected to connect to the filtered Katy Public-Wi-Fi to ensure access to qualityonline resources.Important FactsUsers of the Katy Public Wi-Fi network have filteredInternet access just as they would on a districtowneddevice.Katy ISD offers many educational resources via theInternet. These resources can be accessed anytimeand anywhere students have access to the Internet.Therefore, learning is extended beyond the classroom.Students in grades 2-12 may bring their own telecommunicationdevice (laptop, netbook, cell phone,tablet, etc.) to Katy ISD campuses to be utilized inthe classroom at the discretion of the teacher.By connecting to the Katy Public Wi-Fi, users acceptthe terms of the Katy ISD Responsible Use Guidelines(RUG) located on the Katy ISD website atkatyisd.org.Students are expected to exhibit digital responsibilityand follow the Responsible Use Guidelines (RUG)while using personal or District-owned technology.The Responsible Use Guidelines (RUG) may befound on Katyisd.org. Password to Katy Public Filtered Wi-Fi :KATYISDPUBLICResponsibility for DevicesStudents are expected to connect to the filteredKaty Public Wi-Fi while on campus.The technology devices students bring to schoolare their sole responsibility.The campus or district assumes no responsibilityfor personal devices if they are lost, loaned,damaged, or stolen and only limited time orresources will be spent trying to locate stolen orlost items.Personal devices may be subject to investigationin accordance with District policy.Students are to keep their devices secure at alltimes and not loan them to others.Students must keep devices on silent or on vibratemode when deemed appropriate.

As with any tool, there are appropriate places and times for the use of devices on the Katy Public Wi-Fi network.Campus administrators and teachers have the right to prohibit use of devices at certain times or during designatedactivities (i.e. testing, campus presentations, theatrical performances, or guest speakers) that occur during theschool day.Student PortalsKaty ISD has Internet homepages for students (one for elementary and one for secondary) that feature quick linksto collections of digital tools ideal for facilitating learning. These tools range from research databases to creativetools and beyond. The portals are the default Internet homepage when students log in using a District computerand are also accessible from www.katyisd.org or by scanning the QR Codes below with a mobile device.Elementary Student PortalSecondary Student PortalAccess & GradingStudents who do not have access to personal devices may be provided with a comparable District-owned deviceduring school, where appropriate. Students not using telecommunication devices will be provided with asimilar assignment that does not require the use of a device to complete. Grading will not be affected.Tips for Success with Katy Public Wi-Fi Clearly label all devices and power cords with your child’s name Set a password or passcode on the device Bring devices to school fully charged and in good working order Students should silence devices while working in class Students may bring headphones to use with their devices as many digital resources have audio Record the serial number and model information at home Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy may cover personal electronic devices You may be able to purchase additional insurance through the device manufacturer