Laptop Use Clause Samples
The "Laptop Use" clause sets out the rules and expectations for how laptops may be used within a particular context, such as a workplace or educational environment. It typically outlines acceptable and prohibited activities, such as restricting personal use, mandating security measures, or specifying software installation guidelines. By clearly defining these parameters, the clause helps protect organizational resources, maintain data security, and ensure that laptops are used appropriately and efficiently.
Laptop Use. Educational content and resources will be delivered through the laptops.
a. Students, with support from parents/guardians, are expected to manage their laptops in a way that minimizes the likelihood of damage, loss and theft.
b. The district will provide a protective case or carry bag for the laptop, which is recommended by the district to prevent device damage, as laptops in bookbags are susceptible to mechanical damage.
c. Similar to textbooks, students are responsible for damage/loss/theft of the device. An optional laptop protection plan is offered by the district.
d. Students are expected to bring their laptops to school in working order and fully charged.
e. The district will provide all applications essential for schoolwork.
f. Students are not to download or install software, operating systems, extensions or media without a district employee’s prior approval.
g. Students will be responsible for managing available storage space on the device for curricular content.
h. It is the responsibility of the student to back up any personal content from the laptop before the date the laptop will be collected.
i. Students are not to write or draw on the laptop, or apply stickers or labels that are not property of the district. District stickers, labels, and tags are not to be removed.
j. Use of the laptop must be consistent with District policies, including, but not limited to, the Acceptable Use Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
k. The district utilizes an Internet content filter that is compliant with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
l. In the interests of safety and security, the district monitors users’ online activities and reserves the right to access, review, copy, store, or delete any electronic communications or files.
Laptop Use. Use your laptop as a tool for learning.
Laptop Use a. At School – the Laptop is intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for Laptop use, school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules will be accessed using the Laptop. Students are required to bring their laptop to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.
b. At Home – you can take your Laptop home each night throughout the school year for charging. Laptops must be brought to school each day in fully charged condition. If the Laptop is left at home, you must immediately phone parents to bring the Laptop to school. Repeat violations of this Agreement may result in referral to administration. It is recommended that students not carry the AC adapter power cord (“charger”) to school. If fully charged at home, the battery will last throughout the day.
a. Screensavers – inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver.
i. Presence of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drug, and gang related symbols or pictures will result in disciplinary actions.
ii. Passwords on screensavers are not to be used.
iii. Hard drive passwords are forbidden. If used, you may be responsible for the cost of replacement hardware.
c. Sound – sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.
d. Printing – you are not permitted to print from the Laptop at school. Teachers are encouraged to have students submit work electronically through Google Drive.
Laptop Use. In addition to the above terms and conditions:
a. Students must keep their District-issued laptop computers secure and damage-free. Each laptop is issued with a protective sleeve. Use of the sleeve is required at all times.
b. A student may not take the District-owned laptop out of the school building, unless the student’s parent/guardian has signed an Agreement for Out-of-School Use of District-Owned Laptop.
c. Students must follow these general guidelines for keeping the laptop secure and damage-free: • Do not loan your laptop or charger and cords. • Do not leave the laptop in a vehicle. • Do not leave the laptop unattended. • Do not eat or drink while using the laptop or have food or drinks in close proximity to the laptop. • Do not allow pets near the laptop. • Do not place the laptop on the floor or in sitting areas such as couches or chairs. • Do not leave the laptop near table or desk edges. • Do not stack objects on top of the laptop. • Do not leave the laptop outside or use it near water such as a pool. • Do not check the laptop as luggage at the airport.
d. Students must follow copyright laws and should only download/import music or other files to District-owned technology if the student is authorized or legally permitted to reproduce the material, or if the student has the copyright for the material.
e. Students may not download and/or install any programs, files, or games from the Internet or other sources onto any District-owned technology.
f. Students are prohibited from tampering with computer hardware or software.
g. Unauthorized entry into computers is prohibited.
h. Vandalism or destruction of the computer or computer files is prohibited. Damage to computers may result in criminal charges.
i. Students are prohibited from overriding, bypassing, or otherwise changing the Internet filtering software or other network configurations.
j. Students must use District-owned technology for school-related purposes only, and must refrain from use related to commercial, political, or other private purposes.
k. Students may not make use of materials or attempt to locate materials that are unacceptable in a school setting. This includes, but is not limited to pornographic, obscene, graphically violent, or vulgar images, sounds, music, language, video or other materials. The criteria for acceptability is demonstrated in the types of material made available to students by administrators, teachers, and the school media center. Specifically, all District-own...
Laptop Use. Student acknowledges his/her responsibility for the laptop at all times during the course of this agreement and therefore understands they shall not allow any other person to have access to the laptop or take possession of the laptop during the duration of the online program.