1:1 Chromebooks

The goal of the Clinton Central School District 1:1 program (one Chromebook for every student) is to provide all students in grades K-12 access to the digital tools and resources that allow them to be successful learners inside and outside of the school day. Technology is a powerful and valuable educational tool and, as such, is an important part of the instructional program. Clinton Central School District views the use of student devices as essential in preparing students for their futures in a world of digital information. Chromebooks will provide students with access to resources, opportunities for collaboration, and limitless capacity for learning in the real world. Technology does not take the place of our teachers, but allows teachers to foster personalized learning through technology integration into the curriculum and adds an additional resource to be used in the instructional setting.

Please follow this link to view all policies and guidelines: Clinton CSD Policy Manual.

In addition to the guidelines and Responsible Use Policy, students must abide by the following Policies and

4526 Electronic Technology Acceptable Use Policy
4526-R Electronic Acceptable Use Regulation
4526.1 Internet Safety Policy
Clinton Central School District Code of Conduct
Clinton Central School District Responsible Use Policy

Chromebooks will be distributed within the first two weeks of each school year. Parents/Guardians and students should review this Responsible Use Handbook and the school Code of Conduct before the Chromebook is issued. This Chromebook Policy Handbook outlines the procedures and policies for families to protect the Chromebook investment for the Clinton Central School District. The parent/guardian must review with their student and sign the Clinton CSD 1:1 Chromebook Agreement document before receiving the Chromebook.

All students who receive Chromebooks are expected to use a school-issued Chromebook during the school day.

The Chromebook is and remains the property of the Clinton Central School District and is being assigned to the student as part of the District's 1:1 Learning program. Upon termination of enrollment or graduation, the student's assignment of the Chromebook is terminated and the device and accessories must be immediately returned to the District.

For the school year,

• Grades K-5 Chromebooks will be assigned to students but will remain in the classroom.
• Grades 6-12 will receive devices for use during the day and at home.
• Parents must review with their student the complete the Clinton CSD 1:1 Technology Use Agreement and sign.
• They will be distributed within the first 2 weeks of school.

For High School seniors, Chromebooks (with originally supplied charger) will be returned in June. For all other students, Chromebooks (with originally supplied charger will be returned during the final week of school so they can be inventoried and stored for the summer months. If a student transfers out of the Clinton Central School District during the school year, the Chromebook (with originally supplied charger) will be returned at that time.

Individual school Chromebooks and accessories must be returned to the Clinton CSD at the end of each school year. Students whose enrollment is withdrawn or terminated at CCS for any reason must return their individual school Chromebook on the date of termination. If a student fails to return the Chromebook at the end of the school year or upon termination of enrollment at CCS, the student will pay the replacement cost of the Chromebook and/or accessories. If the Chromebook or any accessories are returned in damaged or otherwise unsatisfactory condition, a fee will be assessed to cover the repair or replacement of the device(s).

Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook they have been issued by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the Clinton CSD Technology Department by filling out a ticket in the Secondary Media Center. The Library Media Specialist will submit an electronic request for repair and sign out a loaner divide to the student. Refer to the Chromebook Repair and Maintenance Guide

Do not take district owned Chromebooks to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance.

• Chromebooks are intended for use at school each day.
• Students will use their @ccs.edu account to log in.
• Chromebooks should be opened and closed on teachers’ instruction/command.
• Chromebooks should be muted unless directed by the teacher.
• In addition to teacher expectations for Chromebook use, school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules may be accessed using the Chromebook.
• Students must be responsible to bring their Chromebook to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.
• Chromebooks should be locked in lockers when not in use, including during physical education class and extra-curricular practice/games.

• When permitted, the use of school assigned Chromebooks at home is encouraged.
• Students may not log into personal Google accounts and are restricted to signing into the @ccs.edu account only.
• Chromebook care at home is as important as in school; please refer to the care section.
• Students are allowed to connect to a wireless network when using their Chromebook away from school. Student use of the Chromebook will be subject to the CCS website filtering software, even when accessing materials on a home connection. The filtering software will ONLY affect CCS-owned devices and its use under the district’s 4526 Electronic Technology Acceptable Use Policy and 4526-R Electronic Acceptable Use Regulation
• A WiFi Internet connection is required for much of the student’s Chromebook use; however, many applications can be used while not connected to the Internet, including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and others.
• There are many public locations that provide free Internet access within the community such as the public library.

• The majority of student work will be stored in Internet/cloud based applications and can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and most mobile Internet devices.
• Some files may be stored on the Chromebook’s hard drive.
• Students should always remember to save frequently when working on digital media if working outside of Google Drive.
• The district will not be responsible for the loss of any student work.
• Files should only be stored in your Google Drive and not in the downloads file folder of the Chromebook

Proper care and maintenance of your Chromebook will help keep a device in good working condition over the four years it is in use.

CCS uses a filtering system to track and monitor all computer and Internet use on the network to meet CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) requirements. The system is designed to prevent and monitor usage and access. The district may monitor usage and/or activity to fix an issue, investigate a complaint or resolve suspicious activity. The school may review files, history logs, and any other communications to maintain the integrity of the CCS network, maintain compliance with board policy and applicable laws and regulations, and to ensure that everyone is using their access responsibly. No right of privacy exists in the use of technological resources provided by the school.

School-issued Chromebooks and other devices connected to district owned WiFi and Internet should be used for educational purposes and students are to adhere to the District’s 4526 Electronic Technology Acceptable Use Policy, 4526-R Electronic Acceptable Use Regulation and 4526.1 Internet Safety Policy and all of its corresponding administrative procedures at all times. While working in a digital and collaborative environment, students should always conduct themselves as responsible digital citizens.

RUP stands for “Responsible Use Policy.” It means that you agree to act responsibly when using Clinton Central School District technology and network. This RUP outlines appropriate use and prohibited activities when using all technology resources and electronic devices as defined by school administrators. Every student is expected to follow all of the rules and conditions listed, as well as those given verbally by teachers and administrators, and to demonstrate good citizenship and ethical behavior at all times.

It is important to understand the responsibility you take on as a student when using the CCS network and technology. The general rules and policies of the school are guidelines for good decision making.

It is your responsibility as a student to treat the network, technology, and its users with proper care and respect.

• I am responsible for my computer account and email account.
• I am responsible for my language.
• I am responsible for how I treat other people.
• I am responsible for my use of the Clinton Central School District Network.
• I am responsible for my conduct on all online sites.
• I am responsible for being honest while I am online.
• I am responsible for protecting the security of the Clinton Central School District’s Network.
• I am responsible for protecting school property.
• I am responsible for respecting other people’s property online.
• I am responsible for respecting other people’s privacy.
• I am responsible for following school rules whenever I publish anything online.

1. I am responsible for my computer account and email account. I understand that passwords are private and that I should not share my password with anyone. I understand that I am responsible for all activities done through my account. I will not allow others to use my account name and password, or try to use that of others. I understand that I will be in violation of the law if I attempt to electronically capture another person’s password. I understand that it is important to log off the computer at the end of every session so another user cannot use my password.

2. I am responsible for my language. I will use appropriate language in my email messages, online postings, and other digital communications with others. I will not use profanity, vulgarities or any other inappropriate language as determined by school administrators

3. I am responsible for how I treat other people. I will use email and other means of communications (e.g. Google Suite, apps, blogs, wikis, chat, messaging, discussion boards, etc.) responsibly. I will not send or post hateful or harassing messages, make discriminatory or derogatory remarks about others, or engage in bullying, harassment, or other antisocial behaviors while in school or out of school. I will tell a teacher or counselor if I see anything hurtful to another student or staff member online.

4. I am responsible for my use of the Clinton Central School Network. I will use CCS resources responsibly. I will not search, retrieve, save, circulate or display hate-based, offensive or sexually explicit material. I will not search, retrieve, save or circulate images or information about weapons using any computer resources unless authorized by school administrator/teacher as part of a school assignment. I understand the use of the CCS network for illegal or commercial activities is prohibited.

5. I am responsible for my conduct on all online sites. I understand that what I do online should not negatively impact the school learning environment and/or my fellow students, teachers and administrators.

6. I am responsible for being honest while I am online. I understand that impersonating, tricking, or pretending to be someone else is forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, sending out email, creating accounts, or posting messages or other online content (e.g. text, images, audio or video) in someone else's name.

7. I am responsible for protecting the security of the Clinton Central School District’s network. I will keep my password safe and will not share it with anyone except a District staff member authorized to have access. I will not attempt to bypass security settings or Internet filters, or interfere with the operation of the network by installing illegal software including file sharing, shareware, or freeware on school computers.

8. I am responsible for protecting school property. I understand that vandalism is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to accessing, modifying, or destroying equipment, programs, files, or settings on any technology resource. I will take care to protect any device from damage due to dropping, weather, spillage of food or other physical damages. I understand that I need authorization from a school administrator or teacher to use personal electronic devices that I bring to school, including, but not limited to, memory storage devices (i.e. USB drives).

9. I am responsible for respecting other people’s property online. I will obey copyright laws. I will not plagiarize or use other’s work without proper citation and permission. I will not illegally download materials protected by copyright including, but not limited to, programs, images, music, and movies.

10. I am responsible for respecting other people’s privacy. I will not invade other people’s privacy by recording or posting images or videos of students or staff without their consent.

11. I am responsible for following school rules whenever I publish anything online. I will follow all guidelines set forth by the Clinton Central School District and/or my teachers when publishing schoolwork online (e.g. to cloud storage [Google], a website, blog, wiki, discussion board, podcasting or video server). I understand that it is unsafe to post any personal information about myself, including but not limited to: my name, address, phone number or school. I will not post photos of students with their first and last names on any online site, including but not limited to: blogs, wikis, and discussions forums.