Parramatta High School

Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

1.1 Access to technology is vital in a future focused learning environment to move our education system into a
21st century model of teaching and learning. This Acceptable Use Policy is designed to ensure that potential concerns
(such as device capability) can be clearly identified and addressed; ensuring that the benefits that Chromebooks
have to offer can be enjoyed by our students.cgj.hcxgfgjhfgbdh

1.2 Parramatta High School has established the following Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy for Chromebook
devices that provide teachers, students and parents guidelines and instructions for the appropriate use of the
device during school hours.

1.3 3 In order for students to bring their own Chromebook for use during school hours, parents or guardians must
first read and understand the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy.

1.4 The Parramatta High Chromebook User Charter applies to students during school excursions, camps and extra-
curricular activities.

2. Rationale

Access to technology is vital in a future focused learning environment to move our education system into a 21st
century model of teaching and learning. Parramatta High School Values the rich learning experiences that tightly
integrated actions with technology brings and recognises the importance that students be equipped with the tools
of 21st century learning. By facilitating a Chromebook digital learning program, Parramatta High School empowers
its students and gives them direct involvement in the way they use technology for learning.

3. References
Online Communication Services: Acceptable Usage for School Students Student Discipline Policy DEC BYOD Policy

Student Discipline Policy

DEC BYOD Policy

4. Objectives

4.1 to facilitate and promote the bringing of a Chromebook device by year 7 students from Term 1 2017.

4.2 to ensure a minimum standard of device capability.

4.3 to enable students to use technology to further their learning, independently and in structured lessons.

4.4 to provide a basis on which Parramatta High School teachers can continue to tailor lesson delivery so that
students can use their Chromebook in class toward specific learning outcomes,
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Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy
5. Equipment
5.1 Custodianship
The Chromebook brought to school pursuant to this policy must be able to be brought by the student on every
school day and be solely the students to use throughout the school day

5.2 Choice of Chromebook

The Chromebook must meet all the requirements of the Chromebook Specification. This includes meeting any
required physical device characteristics and having the ability to meet minimum standards required. The Device
Specification is a separate document available from Parramatta High School.

5.3 Chrome Management Console Licence

The Chromebook must have purchased with or for it a Chrome Management Console Licence. The Licence must be
associated with the schools domain. Contact the school for the details of the schools Chrome Management Console
Licence dealer.

5.4 Damage or loss of equipment

5.4.1 Students bring their own Chromebook for use at Parramatta High School at their own risk.

5.4.2 For the removal of any doubt, Parramatta High School will not be responsible for any loss, theft or
damage to:

(a) the Chromebook

(B) data stored on the Chromebook
while the device is at school or during a school related activity, absolutely, in negligence or otherwise.

Parents and students should consider whether the Chromebook requires insurance and whether specific accidental
loss and breakage insurance is appropriate for the device.

5.4.3 in accordance with clause (5.4), students should not bring peripheral equipment including power chargers and
cables to school with their Chromebook. Liability for damage or loss of peripheral equipment will in all circumstances
be borne by the student.

6. Standards for equipment care

Students are responsible for:

(a) Taking due care of the Chromebook in accordance with school guidelines

(B) Adhering to the Department of Educations policy Online Communication Services: Acceptable Usage for
School Students (PD/2002/0046/V04).

7.Misuse of equipment and communication

7.1 Standard school discipline procedures apply for misuse of the Chromebook contrary to this Acceptable Use Policy
or other school rules.
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8. Acceptable equipment and use

8.1 Use of the Chromebook during the school day is at the discretion of teachers and staff. Students must use
their Chromebook as directed by their teacher.

8.2 The primary purpose of the Chromebook at school is educational.

8.3 Students must bring their Chromebook to school fully charged.

8.4 While at school, all material on the Chromebook is subject to review by school staff.

8.5 69*699Students are to connect their Chromebook to the designated wireless network only. Students are
not to connect their Chromebook to other wired, wireless or cellular networks whilst at school.

8.6 Students are not to create, participate in, or circulate content that attempts to undermine, hack into
and/or bypass the hardware and so69*9ftware security mechanisms that are in place.

8.7 Students are not to access any social media while at school. Students found accessing social media will
face disciplinary action.96-6+-6

8.8 8 Upon enrolment into a New South Wales Government school, parental/carer permission was sought to allow
the student to access the Internet at school based on the Department of Education and Communities policy
Online Communication Services: Acceptable Usage for School Students (PD/2002/0046/V04). Extracts are provided
below. This policy forms part of this Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy.
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8.9 The policy Online Communication Services: Acceptable Usage for School Students (PD/2002/0046/V04) applies to
the use of the Chromebook and internet on the device:
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(a) at school62396
(b) to access school-hosted systems
(c) in connection with a school-related activity or school-related program, including coursework.

9. Online Communication Service: Acceptable Usage for School Students.

Please access the DEC policy beloxdhsw
https://69369www.det3939.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/general/accep_use/PD20020046.shtml

10. Privacy4562

Some application5999s and online sites will require student personal information. Parramatta High School does not
a26ccept any responsibility for the collection and distribution of this information. All information collected by
various online organisations should be collected and used in accordance with the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing
Privacy Protection) Act 2012. Student2169259s should read all online agreements before supplying private
information
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11. Student email addresses

Students will be provided a school registered email account for the use of the Chromebook at school. This email
account is not for personal use and Parramatta High School holds the right to inspect and or close any account this
is being misused. Disciplinary action in accordance with the school discipline code may also be deemed necessary.