HMB STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12

Your Chromebook is to be used for educational purposes, innovation and creativity. Responsible use of your Chromebook is expected. You are also expected to fully participate with your Chromebook in all classroom activities as directed by your teachers. Finally, we hope you enjoy your Chromebook and use it to its fullest potential.

HMB PARENTS/GUARDIANS

The Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Public School District is leading the surrounding region in the integration of technology into the classroom. With a significant investment in education technology and infrastructure, your student will be exposed and trained to utilize technology as a tool and resource to enhance their learning.

The students in grades 7-12 will receive a Google Chromebook that can be used in most of their classes. The device can be used for research, presentations, creating documents, accessing the Internet and running a variety of “apps” that enhance the educational process. Teachers will also communicate with students via email and will distribute many classroom papers and documents electronically.  

Finally, we encourage your student to be innovative with the Chromebook. The device can be used for a multitude of applications. We encourage you to support your student in learning to use new technology, ask them questions and have them share what they are learning.  If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact your student’s teachers or the school office.

EQUIPMENT

HMB Public School retains sole right of possession of the Chromebook and related equipment. The Chromebook will be issued to students per the guidelines set forth in this document. The classroom teacher, school administration, or district employee retains the right to collect and/or inspect the Chromebook at any time and to alter, add or delete installed software or hardware. Usage is a privilege and not a right.

EXPECTATIONS

1. Students must abide by all school rules as outlined in the Chromebook User Agreement and the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy.
2. Students agree to participate in all class activities and assignments as directed by their teachers.
3. Students and Parents agree to be responsible for all content and proper care of the Chromebook, that any damage or loss may result in financial liability in replacing the device.
4. Students and Parents agree that any inappropriate use of the Chromebook will result in school discipline that may include the loss of Chromebook use and school suspension per the user agreement. Inappropriate use includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Visiting inappropriate websites.
b. Sending inappropriate email.
c. Possessing inappropriate pictures and/or media files.
d. Cheating.
e. Installing unapproved apps.
5. Students and Parents agree that all apps and content to be installed on the Chromebook (including music and media files) must be educationally appropriate. The Chromebook is owned by HMB Public School and reserves the right to remove inappropriate apps, music, and media.
6. Students and Parents agree that only the student may use the Chromebook. Siblings and friends should not have use of the Chromebook.
7. Students and Parents acknowledge that HMB may search school issued Chromebooks at any time to verify contents.

CHROMEBOOK CONDUCT

The HMB Public School District’s technology equipment shall be used for educational purposes consistent with the district’s mission and goals.  

As students of HMB Public School, we should be:
1. Respectful
2. Responsible
3. Safe

Prohibited uses of the Chromebook include, but are not limited to:
1. Users are not permitted to use the network for non-academic activities such as network games, music, social networking, or transmission of large audio/video files or serving as a host for such activities.
2. Students are never to access other students’ accounts or allow other students to use their account.
3. The Internet is to be used for research and as a means of obtaining needed information. Accessing pornographic materials, vulgarity, gambling, militant/extremist material, etc. is prohibited.
4. YouTube is accessible for educational purposes – it should not be used for entertainment purposes.
5. Social networking applications and sites, such as MSN Messenger, Facebook, etc. are prohibited during school hours.
6. Sound must be turned off except when it is being used as part of a class.

CHROMEBOOK HOME POLICY

Students in grades 7-12 will be allowed to take their school-issued Chromebook home.  Students will still have their original charging stations at school and can leave their Chromebook in that location if they choose.  Students will be fully responsible for the Chromebook and the charger issued to them once it leaves the school building.  

The following consequences will be applied for students who fail to bring their device to school after taking it home, along with the natural consequence of not having their device in school for school work:

a. 1st occurrence – Warning
b. 2nd occurrence – Loss of take-home privilege for 2 school days
c. 3rd occurence – Loss of take-home privilege for 10 school days
d. 4th occurence – Loss of take-home privilege for remainder of the school year

Below are the Consequences for Inappropriate Chromebook Usage

OFFENSES        

Inappropriate Social Networking, Explicit Music/Lyrics, Playing/Downloading Games, Downloaded Programs/Software, Use of Proxy Server, Peer-to-Peer Software, Accessing Someone Else’s Account

CONSEQUENCES

1st offense – Loss of device for 5 school days
2nd offense – Loss of device for 20 school days
3rd offense – Loss of device for remainder of the school year

OFFENSE

Inappropriate Pictures/Videos      

CONSEQUENCE

1st offense – Loss of device for 10 days, completion of policy assignment to regain access to the device, and potential report to law enforcement
2nd offense – Loss of device for remainder of the school year, completion of policy assignment in order to qualify for class credit, and potential report to law enforcement

PROPER CARE

Proper care of school-issued devices is necessary to allow for the maximum life of the device. The procedures listed below should be followed:

1. Chromebooks are not permitted at the lunch tables during lunchtime.
2. Chromebooks are never to be left unattended. If a device is found unattended, it will be brought to the office. The following consequences will be applied for students who leave their device unattended:
a. 1st time – Warning
b. 2nd time – Loss of device for 2 school days
c. 3rd time – Loss of device for 10 school days
d. 4th time – Loss of device for remainder of the school year
3. Chromebooks should be transported throughout the building in a safe and protective manner.
4. Any damage to a Chromebook during the school day should be reported to the office immediately or will be considered negligent.

PARENT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

1. Parents are responsible for the full repair cost of Chromebooks damaged intentionally by their child.
2. The Chromebook Insurance Policy for is provided by HMB and the policy covers repair or replacement cost of the Chromebook if damage is considered accidental or unavoidable as determined by administration.

• Inform office of device failure
• If the Chromebook cannot be fixed, they will be given a spare and sent back to class

I have read and understood the 2020-2021 HMB Chromebook User Agreement.  I understand that the Chromebook is an educational tool to be used to enhance the learning process in all subject areas. My electronic signature below signifies that I will abide by the established protocols and have access to the 2020-2021 Chromebook User Agreement for my reference.  The Student Electronic Signature line may contain multiple names if parent/guardian has more than one student in grades 7-12.