Technology Terms of Use for Device Loans
Each family will be required to have a computer system that meets the minimum specifications necessary to access the DRALive@Home platform. Families must also have Internet access in order to participate in the school. In certain cases, a family may be eligible for a computer loan. Use of the computer is an important part of the program, but in the early grades it is mostly the parent (or other responsible adult) who interacts with the computer.
DEEPER ROOT ACADEMY provides materials, books and other curricular supplies. These materials are school property and must be kept in good condition. Parents are responsible for the repair or replacement of all lost, stolen or damaged school property. All property and equipment must be returned in good, working condition upon withdrawal from the program. Materials cannot be sold or transferred and are to be used solely by the student while enrolled in the DEEPER ROOT ACADEMY program.
Missing materials that are reported mid-year may be considered lost materials and could result in charges to the family for replacement. Lost or Damaged Materials Materials that are lost or damaged should be reported to Deeper Root Academy as soon as possible. The parent/responsible adult may be responsible for the cost of replacing lost or damaged materials. In the case of damage to a Deeper Root Academy provided computer, the price of computer damage may be up to $1,200. Please treat all Deeper Root Academy provided materials with the utmost care.
COMPUTER USE POLICY
Access to the Internet via computer equipment and resource networks provided to qualifying students as a result of enrollment in Deeper Root Academy are intended to serve and pursue educational goals and purposes. Communications and Internet access should be conducted in a responsible and professional manner reflecting the school’s commitment to honest, ethical and non-discriminatory practice.
Therefore the following is prohibited:
Any computer use that violates federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Knowing or reckless interference with the normal operation of computers, peripherals, or networks.
The use of Deeper Root Academy Internet-related systems to access, transmit, store, display, or request inappropriate materials.
Any use that is deemed to adversely affect Deeper Root Academy or its students.
If a student or family abuses or destroys any part of the computer or peripherals they may be held responsible for payment to fix or replace the unit.
CYBERBULLYING / BULLYING POLICY
Every Deeper Root Academy student has the right to an educational environment that is reasonably free from intimidation, harassment, harm or threat by another student. Bullying and/or cyber-bullying is prohibited during school, via school equipment, at school sponsored events, or by any electronic act that results in the disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment, whether or not the electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment.
“Bullying” is considered to be the intentional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or school employee by a written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that causes or creates a clear and present danger of:
a) Physical harm to a school employee or student or damage to the school employee’s or student’s property
b) Substantial interference with a student’s education or with a school employee’s role in education
c) a hostile educational environment for one
(1) or more students or school employees due to the severity, persistence, or pervasiveness of the act
d) substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment.
“Electronic act” means, without limitation, a communication or image transmitted by means of an electronic device, including without limitation, a telephone, wireless phone or other wireless communications device, computer, or pager. “Harassment” means a pattern of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct relating to another person’s constitutionally or statutorily substantial interference with the other’s performance in the school environment.
“Substantial Disruption” means, without limitations, that any one or more of the following occur as a result of bullying:
a) Necessary cessation of instruction or educational activities
b) Inability of students or educational staff to focus on learning or function as an educational unit because of a hostile environment
c) Severe or repetitive disciplinary measures are needed in the classroom or during educational activities
d) Exhibition of other behaviors by students or educational staff that substantially interfere with the learning environment.
School employees who witness bullying, or have reliable information that a pupil has been the victim of bullying, as defined in this policy, shall report the incident to the Administrator immediately. Students who engage in bullying during school, on school property, during and/or while in route to or from any school function in connection to or with any school sponsored activity or event, or by an electronic act that results in the disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion by the district. The person or persons who file a complaint will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in any form. A school employee who has reported violations under the school district’s policy shall be immune from any tort liability that may arise from the failure to remedy the reported incident.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Every effort is used in maintaining the confidentiality of students attending Deeper Root Academy. Before confidential student information is transferred over the Internet, it is password protected or encrypted, and can only be decrypted by another party employed or assigned by Deeper Root Academy. Deeper Root Academy is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable data regarding students with disabilities. Student files are accessible only to school or district officials. Parents and students should be careful not to share their usernames and passwords with any unauthorized individuals. In any case, where a parent or teacher believes the security of the system has been compromised, the parent should use the tools provided in the to change their username and password.
DEEPER ROOT ACADEMY provides materials, books and other curricular supplies. These materials are school property and must be kept in good condition. Parents are responsible for the repair or replacement of all lost, stolen or damaged school property. All property and equipment must be returned in good, working condition upon withdrawal from the program. Materials cannot be sold or transferred and are to be used solely by the student while enrolled in the DEEPER ROOT ACADEMY program.
Missing materials that are reported mid-year may be considered lost materials and could result in charges to the family for replacement. Lost or Damaged Materials Materials that are lost or damaged should be reported to Deeper Root Academy as soon as possible. The parent/responsible adult may be responsible for the cost of replacing lost or damaged materials. In the case of damage to a Deeper Root Academy provided computer, the price of computer damage may be up to $1,200. Please treat all Deeper Root Academy provided materials with the utmost care.
COMPUTER USE POLICY
Access to the Internet via computer equipment and resource networks provided to qualifying students as a result of enrollment in Deeper Root Academy are intended to serve and pursue educational goals and purposes. Communications and Internet access should be conducted in a responsible and professional manner reflecting the school’s commitment to honest, ethical and non-discriminatory practice.
Therefore the following is prohibited:
Any computer use that violates federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Knowing or reckless interference with the normal operation of computers, peripherals, or networks.
The use of Deeper Root Academy Internet-related systems to access, transmit, store, display, or request inappropriate materials.
Any use that is deemed to adversely affect Deeper Root Academy or its students.
If a student or family abuses or destroys any part of the computer or peripherals they may be held responsible for payment to fix or replace the unit.
CYBERBULLYING / BULLYING POLICY
Every Deeper Root Academy student has the right to an educational environment that is reasonably free from intimidation, harassment, harm or threat by another student. Bullying and/or cyber-bullying is prohibited during school, via school equipment, at school sponsored events, or by any electronic act that results in the disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment, whether or not the electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment.
“Bullying” is considered to be the intentional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or school employee by a written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that causes or creates a clear and present danger of:
a) Physical harm to a school employee or student or damage to the school employee’s or student’s property
b) Substantial interference with a student’s education or with a school employee’s role in education
c) a hostile educational environment for one
(1) or more students or school employees due to the severity, persistence, or pervasiveness of the act
d) substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment.
“Electronic act” means, without limitation, a communication or image transmitted by means of an electronic device, including without limitation, a telephone, wireless phone or other wireless communications device, computer, or pager. “Harassment” means a pattern of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct relating to another person’s constitutionally or statutorily substantial interference with the other’s performance in the school environment.
“Substantial Disruption” means, without limitations, that any one or more of the following occur as a result of bullying:
a) Necessary cessation of instruction or educational activities
b) Inability of students or educational staff to focus on learning or function as an educational unit because of a hostile environment
c) Severe or repetitive disciplinary measures are needed in the classroom or during educational activities
d) Exhibition of other behaviors by students or educational staff that substantially interfere with the learning environment.
School employees who witness bullying, or have reliable information that a pupil has been the victim of bullying, as defined in this policy, shall report the incident to the Administrator immediately. Students who engage in bullying during school, on school property, during and/or while in route to or from any school function in connection to or with any school sponsored activity or event, or by an electronic act that results in the disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion by the district. The person or persons who file a complaint will not be subject to retaliation or reprisal in any form. A school employee who has reported violations under the school district’s policy shall be immune from any tort liability that may arise from the failure to remedy the reported incident.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Every effort is used in maintaining the confidentiality of students attending Deeper Root Academy. Before confidential student information is transferred over the Internet, it is password protected or encrypted, and can only be decrypted by another party employed or assigned by Deeper Root Academy. Deeper Root Academy is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable data regarding students with disabilities. Student files are accessible only to school or district officials. Parents and students should be careful not to share their usernames and passwords with any unauthorized individuals. In any case, where a parent or teacher believes the security of the system has been compromised, the parent should use the tools provided in the to change their username and password.
