WHEC User Agreement 2023-2024

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center

1:1 Initiative User Agreement  

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Apple iPad User Agreement 

Introduction 

The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the rules and conditions under which an Apple iPad (1:1 device) is issued to a student enrolled at the Wyomissing Area School District (WASD). This Agreement is  for the 2024-2025 school year unless it is modified by the WASD. The WASD student and his/her  parents/guardians must understand and sign this Agreement before the student may take possession of  the device. If a student or parent/guardian does not understand any part of this Agreement, he/she  should ask for an explanation or clarification. 

The Purpose of the Device 

The purpose of providing an electronic 1:1 device is to support and enhance the education of the WASD  student. The WASD teachers and staff will integrate technology and the 1:1 device into the curriculum  when appropriate. The 1:1 device will play a role in developing the knowledge and skills to be successful  in the 21st century. 

Student Responsibilities and Prohibited Use 

1. The student and parents/guardians must know that the use of the 1:1 device conveys no expectation of privacy. WASD reserves the right to inspect, monitor, and search school owned property for the purpose of determining if any policy has been violated, or when an inspection is necessary to ensure safety and compliance with state and federal laws. 

a. Any authorized WASD staff member has the right to halt any activity involving a 1:1 device that may cause a disruption to the educational process or compromise the safety of any student. 

b. The student will provide their 1:1 device to an authorized WASD staff member immediately upon request. The device is the property of WASD and was provided for instructional purposes. 

2. The student must adhere to all existing WASD policies including: 

a. 815 - Acceptable Use of Technology Resources/Facilities and Internet by Staff, Students, and Community Members. 

b. 237 - Electronic Devices 

c. 249 – Bullying / Cyberbullying 

3. Authorized WASD staff, the student, and his/her parents/guardians are the only authorized users of the 1:1 device. Students are strictly prohibited from sharing or swapping devices/passwords. Parents/guardians have the right to obtain their student’s password.

4. The student will charge their 1:1 device and keyboard each day so they are ready for class. Arriving to school without their 1:1 device (or with a 1:1 device without a charge) will have consequences similar to not having their textbook or other required educational supplies. 

5. The protection of student documents is the sole responsibility of the student. Each student has storage space on a network server that they may use to back up their important documents from their 1:1 device. There is no automatic synchronization between the 1:1 device and the network storage. 

6. Students will not attempt to bypass any form of security built into the 1:1 device’s operating system or the WASD network. Irresponsible or unlawful use of the 1:1 device will result in progressive disciplinary actions as defined by school procedures, policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

7. The following uses of the 1:1 device are prohibited – except as part of a documented educational activity: 

a. The student is prohibited from sharing passwords or devices. 

b. The student is prohibited from providing personal information about himself/herself or others on the Internet – this includes images, names, nicknames, email addresses, and other personally identifiable numbers or descriptors. 

c. The device should never be left in a car or location that experiences extreme temperatures. 

d. The device should never be used for sending or receiving personal email. 

e. The device should never be used for instant messaging applications or websites. f. The device should never be used for online blogging or journaling applications or websites. 

g. The device should never be used for downloading and playing games other than those allowed by WASD staff. 

h. The device should never be used for illegal file sharing or other misuse of copyrighted material. 

i. The device should never be used for hosting web pages or as a server in any capacity. j. The device should never be used in any manner prohibited by a WASD staff member. 8. The student is responsible for the physical condition of the 1:1 device. 

a. If the device is stolen, lost, or damaged the student must report it immediately to an authorized WASD staff member. Failure to do so within 5 days will result in full financial responsibility of the device. 

b. Excessive or prolonged damage to the device (ie. Removing keys from keyboard, repeated offenses by same student(s)) will result in further monetary 

responsibility/obligations. 

9. The student must not remove or attempt to remove any identifying stickers or labels adhered to the 1:1 device, or to the protective case.

Administrative Control 

The WASD is responsible for the administrative control of the 1:1 device. The WASD staff may observe the  student’s 1:1 device at any time using lawful means.  

By signing this Agreement, the student and parents/guardians acknowledge and agree to the student responsibilities numbered 1-9 in this document.  ________________________ ________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date 

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Parent/Guardian Printed Name 

I also fully understand that the purpose of the WASD loaning a 1:1 device is for my instruction. 

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Student Signature Date 

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Student Printed Name