Student Device Handbook
River Vale Student 1:1 Device Take-Home Program
(Grades 2-8)
Laptop Policy, Procedures, and Information Handbook
About the 1:1 District Provided Device Program
(Chromebook or Other Device That is Taken Home Nightly)
The focus of the River Vale Public Schools 1:1 device program is to prepare students for their futures in a world of digital technology and information. As we navigate the 21st century, excellence in education requires that technology, including access to the Internet, be readily available and seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program. Access to a device empowers students to learn at their full potential, to communicate and collaborate on analytical thinking and problem solving, and to prepare them for High School, the real world of college and the workplace. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. To the contrary, teachers are critical to the effective use of technology in the learning process. To facilitate that, we have put in place the support structure to enable our teachers to learn about, implement, and enhance the integration of technology in instruction. Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents, and the extended community. Together, we will reach our goal of using technology and applications to further enhance our instruction; provide project and problem-based learning; infuse critical thinking skills; ask “non-Google-able” questions; and capture those teachable moments in real time.
The policies, procedures and information contained in this document apply to the devices and all other technology equipment used by students within any River Vale Public School. Administrators and teachers may set additional requirements for computer use in their classrooms. The device and other district-issued equipment, email/Google accounts are the property of the River Vale Public School District and, as a result, may be subject to inspection at any time. The student should have NO expectation of privacy of materials found on the district devices, their server storage, Google Drive or email account. Supplied devices are an educational tool and not intended for gaming, social networking, or high end computing.
Table of Contents
1. General Information/overview of Rvps Device Use
1.1 Originally Installed Software
1.2 Additional Software Apps and Extensions
1.3 Home Use
2. General Information/getting Started
2.1 Receiving Your Device
2.2 Accidental Damage Plan (Adp)
2.3 Returning Your Device
3. Device Care: Protecting & Storing Your Laptop
3.1 General Care and Precautions
3.2 Screen Care
3.3 Carrying Devices
3.4 Storing Your Device
3.5 Asset Tags
4. Using Your Device
4.1 Student Responsibilities and Legal Propriety
4.2 Managing Your Files and Saving Your Work
4.3 Devices Left at Home
4.4 Battery
4.5 Photos and Other Media
4.6 Sound, Music, Games, or Programs
4.7 Printing
5. Security
5.1 Device Security & Inspection
5.2 Network Security
5.3 Privacy
6.0 Repairs, Claims & Fees
6.1 Repairs
6.2 Fees/fines
Appendix a: Actions Requiring Disciplinary Actions
Appendix B: Parent/guardian Responsibilities