2013-14 Guide for Academics and Student Life - Tampa Preparatory ...

TECHNOLOGY POLICIESSchool officials so that the situation can be investigated andaddressed appropriately. Students who violate any aspect ofthis Computer and Systems Usage Policy will be subject toappropriate discipline.PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICESThe use of any and all electronic devices while on Schoolgrounds or in attendance at School-sponsored events is boundby the School’s rules for Honor Code and Student Conduct andDiscipline, including The Technology, Electronic Devices, andComputer Systems Usage Policy. Accessing inappropriatecontent on the Internet or on any device is strictly prohibited.The use of personal or School-provided electroniccommunication devices, including cellular phones ispermitted before and after school, during lunch and betweenclasses. The use of any electronic device within the classroomis permitted at the discretion of the classroom teacher, StudyHall proctor, or Dean of Students. Any usage of electronicdevices that causes a disturbance to the educational processis forbidden and may cause the student to face disciplinaryaction from either the appropriate Division Director or theDean of Students. (Revised 7-13)As stated in our Inspection Policy, the School reservesthe right to inspect any item or place on School campus orSchool-sponsored events, which includes the right to inspecta student’s electronic device and to take disciplinary actionfor any information or materials found on such devices.Parents who need to contact a child in an emergencyshould call the school, not the student. Urgent messageswill be relayed appropriately, while normal telephonemessages for students will be announced via the intercom atlunch and after school.A student phone is available at the Health Coordinator's desk.It is available for use during breaks and lunch, as well asbefore and after school hours. This telephone is to be usedfor school business only and is limited to placing calls withinthe Tampa Bay calling area.Use of imaging devices, such as camera phones, iPads, videocamera’s, etc, is prohibited in gym locker rooms and Schoolrestrooms. In addition, students may not use such devices inclasses without the express permission of the teacher. Anyvideotapes or photos permitted to be taken during class maynot be placed on the Internet.CARE OF THE IPADStudents are responsible for the care and safekeeping of theiriPads. Student iPads will be the property and responsibility ofthe student and his or her family. Insurance against damage,theft or other loss is highly recommended. The School willnot be responsible for repairing or replacing broken or stoleniPads. Families are responsible for furnishing the studentwith a protective case for the iPad and students must keepthe iPad in this protective case at all times.Not having an iPad or not having a working iPad will notexcuse the student from participating in class or completingassignments. If students leave their iPad at home they arestill responsible for getting coursework completed on time.Coursework not completed due to not having an iPad will besubject to the same consequences as other incomplete work.A loaner iPad will be made available for students while theiriPad is being repaired or replaced. The iPad will only beloaned out for one week and the student is responsible for anydamage/theft/loss incurred. Students will be able to accessdocuments stored in Google Drive, iCloud or other "cloud"based applications as well as having access to their apps.Other than iBooks, student ebooks may not be accessible tothe student, depending on the type of electronic resource.Screens should be kept clean with a soft cloth such as thoseused for cleaning eyeglasses. Do not set iPads near food,liquid or sources of heat. Keep iPads away from extremeheat. iPads should not be left at school overnight and shouldbe secured in the student's locker at all times when not in use.If carrying an iPad in a backpack, take care that it is placedflat against other items and that the cover of the iPad caseis closed over the screen with no pencils or pens pressedagainst the screen.iPad Security and Identification: iPads must be securedin the student’s locker when not in the student's possessionand should be taken home at night and fully charged. iPadsshould not be stored in vehicles and should never be left inview inside a vehicle. Students should set up the automaticpasscode lock on their iPads. Student should share thepasscode with their parents and no one else, unless requiredto do so by School personnel. The iPad is the sole responsibilityof the student and under no circumstances should the iPad beleft unsupervised. Students should never loan their iPad toanother student for any reason. Any iPad left unattended is atrisk of being stolen or damaged. If an iPad is found it will betaken to the Student Technology Support Coordinator.iPad Content Management: Apps and iPad updates shouldbe downloaded while off campus or before/after school hours.Students are prohibited from downloading movies, music orother bandwidth intensive resources while on campus unlessexplicitly directed by a faculty member. Inappropriate mediamay not be stored on the iPad at any time. Inappropriatemedia includes but is not limited to: pornographic materials,inappropriate language and references to tobacco, alcohol,drugs or firearms.Students will not be permitted to print from the iPads.Assignments will be distributed and collected via the iPadusing Google Drive and the Haiku Learning ManagementSystem. If printing is necessary, students may use the40 | GUIDE FOR ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE