Device Care Agreement

 

PROHIBITED

As outlined in school policy and procedures on students' rights and responsibilities, the following actions are not permitted:

1. Sending, accessing, or displaying offensive messages or pictures.

2. Gathering information for potentially illegal or damaging activities.

3. Using obscene language.

4. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.

5. Damaging computers, computer systems, or networks.

6. Violating copyright laws.

7. Using another's ID or login credentials.

8. Trespassing in another's folder, work, or files.

9. Intentionally wasting resources.

10. Using the network for commercial purposes.

11. Revealing personal information or that of another student or staff member.

12. Unauthorized use of district resources, including hacking or attempting to gain access that is not authorized, disrupting the network in any way, or attempting to circumvent the district's Internet filtering.

Violations of this agreement may result in immediate removal of all network access, including Internet and email privileges, the loss of a district-provided device, disciplinary action, and/or legal action. It's important for all users to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

DISTRICT WIDE: HCES, HCHS, HCMS, KAPS, and the Board Office are all connected via the district’s Wide Area Network (WAN). The WAN allows students and staff to connect to Kentucky’s network and have access to the Internet and its myriad of resources. Staff members AND students are also provided with e-mail accounts for internal and external communication. Internet switches have been installed and wireless capabilities district wide are available to users.

HICKMAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY: The elementary has a mobile cart of Chromebooks in each classroom which allows students to gain computer knowledge, learn basic typing skills, and use tutorial programs that match classroom work.  An interactive flat panel smart tv with touch screen capability is available in each classroom. 

HICKMAN COUNTY HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL: Students in grades 7-12 are provided a Chromebook to use throughout the school year. The high school has one networked PC lab. Other computers are placed throughout the building and connected to the WAN for student and staff use. OneScreen interactive flat panel technology that interfaces with a computer is available in all high school classrooms. This board enables a teacher or student to touch the screen and carry out computer functions.

Jessica Hughey

District Technology Coordinator