Electronics, Personal, BYOD Policy

In order to promote more outdoor learning, reduce screen time at school and ensure the school devices are available and ready for specific teacher led academic activities, most of our school-owned Chromebooks will remain at school in classroom sets for the Middle School, with some specific exceptions for high school courses that require a high amount of online work outside the classroom (AP, Dual Enrollment, senior math, etc).

Ivy offers the opportunity for students to bring their own electronic devices to school--Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). The use of technology is an essential component of the school program and the educational process. Ivy will allow students and employees access to its wireless network using personally-owned devices. However, this usage is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked at the discretion of the administration.  Therefore, it is important that students use their devices responsibly, respect the property of others, and demonstrate that this use benefits them academically and helps build good digital citizens. A personal device is not a requirement, but it is encouraged. Personal devices may require certain SSL certificates and/or policies to be installed to protect student privacy and data.

Ivy owned devices are monitored and tracked anywhere they are connected to the internet. So all school policies remain even at home or any other location. BYOD or student owned devices are only affected by the school internet filters while on campus.

Ivy Chromebook Policy

IVY EXPECTATIONS for School-Issued Devices

To support a safe and responsible digital learning environment, all students are expected to follow these guidelines regarding their school-issued devices:

• All students will have their own Google account for school use only.

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) is not allowed on school devices.

• Devices must be treated like school property at all times.

• Parents are expected to monitor device use at home.

• Devices will be treated as school devices, even when used off campus.

• Keep devices away from food and drinks at all times.

• Devices must be charged overnight to be ready for the next school day.

• The body of the device cannot be personalized (no stickers, writing, etc.).

• Screens should be handled with care to avoid cracks or breaks.

  • Avoid placing devices in backpacks with heavy or sharp objects.

  • Do not throw or drop backpacks with devices inside.

  • Place the charger inside the Chromebook bag against the non-screen side of the device.

• If a student withdraws from Ivy Academy, the device must be returned to the school.

• Students may not download apps to school devices. All devices are managed and monitored through our school’s management system — both at school and at home.

• Devices remain the property of Ivy Academy and may be inspected at any time without notice.

• Only Ivy staff and students may log in to school devices and Ivy accounts.

• Parents/guardians may use PowerSchool and Google Classroom to view student assignments, grades, and classroom updates.

PARENTS & GUARDIANS RESPONSIBILITY:

• File a police report in the case of theft or a damage report in the case of vandalism.

• Will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse. ($200 per Chromebook and $50 per charger)

• Will be responsible for the full replacement cost of the device & charger in the event that any of these

  items are lost or intentionally or irresponsibly damaged.

Important Links, Documents

• Insurance (English) - Insurance is not required but highly recommended

• Insurance (Espanol) - No se requiere seguro pero es altamente recomendable

• Pay by Check Form (English) - Use this form to pay by check or money order.

• Pagar Con Cheque (Espanol) - Utilice este formulario para pagar con cheque o giro postal.

• Insurance Limitations (English) - Some items are not covered by insurance

• Insurance Limitations (Espanol) - Some items are not covered by insurance

  STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT WITH DEVICES:

• Students should tell teachers, or another adult, immediately if they read or see something on their device that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

• Students should not give any personal information, such as their last name, address, phone number, or name/address of the school to anyone without their teacher’s permission.

• They will treat their device responsibly.

• They should not eat or drink near the device.

• They should not duplicate or download any copyrighted software to the device.

• They should remain on educational appropriate sites at all times.

• They should use the device as directed by their teachers; for classwork, homework, and any other

  required use.

• Passwords will be required and are to be CONFIDENTIAL.

• No photos or videos will be taken without specific permission from the teacher.

• Student personal devices used for classwork will need to be logged in as their Ivy account inside of Chrome. If they have a personal Chromebook, the user account they log into the device must be their Ivy account for security reasons. Parents may need to add their accounts for them if parental controls are turned on.