We invest in technology as a tool for research, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and the development of modern, digital, presentation and learning skills.
We embrace the value that technology brings to our classrooms and independent work, while being cognizant that technology creates a need for clear boundaries for its use. Our Acceptable Use Policy provides those boundaries while in school, using the school network and security restrictions, and using school devices. Parents are expected to monitor their children’s use of technology outside of school.
Acceptable Use Policy
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We expect students to take care of and respect the property of the school.
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Students will allow faculty access, at any time, to screens, files, or other information located on their school devices.
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Students will use technology in ways that are respectful to others. Students will not use technology to harm others, including but not limited to, use of abusive or objectionable language in public/private messages, social networks, or forums.
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Students will only open others’ files or resources with permission.
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All work submitted by students will be entirely original unless properly documented to indicate otherwise. Plagiarized or stolen protected intellectual property is not acceptable.
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Students will only use the internet to access material deemed acceptable/appropriate by the Tower community.
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Students may not useuse personal or school devices for game-playing or entertainment while at school.
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Cell phones must be off and stored in students’ lockers during school hours. These devices may be confiscated if used during school hours without permission.
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Middle School students (grades 5-8) may wear smart watches to school. However, faculty may ask a student to remove and store a smart watch. Lower School students may not wear smart watches to school.
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We expect that students will accept guidance from teachers or administrators if they violate the letter or spirit of the Acceptable Use Policy.
The Acceptable Use Policy does not list all possible abuses of technology not yet envisioned. Revisions to the Acceptable Use Policy may be made at any time and are expected to be followed by students, parents, and faculty.
Parent Responsibility
It is the responsibility of parents to monitor their children's personal technology use (texting, phone, social media, etc.) while outside of school and address issues with their children appropriately. The school reserves the right to get involved in the case of any significant disruption caused by a student's personal technology use outside of school that impacts any member of the school community.
Families are responsible for reimbursing the school for the repair or replacement costs of any school-owned device that has been destroyed, modified, or abused in any way.
Consequences
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Access to Tower School’s computers, email, devices, network, cameras, and software is a privilege which may be revoked at any time for violations of the Acceptable Use Policy
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Improper use of technology to misrepresent oneself, to disparage the school or any person within the Tower School community, or to depict or advocate illegal or inappropriate behavior is a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy. Parents will be informed of violations and the consequences.
