BCPS Student Device Orientation

Updated July 2016

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Device Use & Care

Device & AccessoriesBCPS Issued Bag

HP Revolve Device

Power Cord

Device Use• Students will use the same device throughout the

school year and turn it in to be updated over the summer.

• If students withdraw, they will turn in their device and all accessories (BCPS issued bag and power cord).

• Students will be charged if all accessories are not returned.

Device Use• All devices have web-filtering software installed.

• Students will be expected to care for and use devices appropriately at school and at home according to the guidelines in the Technology Acceptable Use Policy (TAUP) for Students

• Students will receive direct instruction in digital citizenship including online safety, security, and responsible use.

Device Care• Students are expected to bring their device to school

everyday, fully charged.• Devices should always be transported in the BCPS issued

bag.• BCPS issued bag is intended for the device and its

accessories ONLY.• The device and bag should not be decorated or altered.• The empty bag can be machine washed.

Accessing the Internet• Internet can be

accessed using an Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi.

•Baltimore County Public Libraries have the BCPS wireless network available.

Accessing the Internet

•Many business offer free Wi-Fi access.

Technical Support• Tutorial videos are available on each device and can be

accessed at home by launching Internet Explorer.

• Technical support will be available at school to provide assistance.

Device Management Protocols

Accidental Damage Intentional Damage (vandalism)

• includes liquid spills, drops, and collisions. • repair or replacement

will be covered by BCPS.

• thrown devices, striking the screen• picking off keys• accessing, modifying, or

destroying equipment, programs, files, or settings (Student Handbook – TAUP – Student Responsibilities).

• replacement will not be covered by BCPS.

• students may be charged for damage to devices.

Reporting Damages

Accidental Damage Intentional Damage (Vandalism)

• Student writes a statement for the school administration.

• School administration reviews statement. • If the administration concurs it

was accidental damage the device will be repaired.

• If the administration does not concur, the case is handled as vandalism.

• Student writes a statement for the school administration.

• The school administration follows BCPS rules and policies related to vandalism as indicated in the Student Handbook.

Lost or Stolen Devices• Students should keep their device in its BCPS issued

bag inside their backpack when traveling to and from school.

• If student is approached for their device and feel ANY threat, they should immediately hand over the device.

• A police report will be filed for devices missing from school for 48 hours. There is no “mysterious loss.”

Reporting Lost or Stolen Devices

• Call police as soon as it is safe/possible to do so

• Student writes statement for the admin

• Admin hands off statement to SRO and it becomes a police matter

• All missing devices must be reported to the police.

Tracking Stolen Devices• All devices have tracking software installed

• BCPS will utilize the tracking software ONLY when a police report has been filed and a report number has been given to BCPS officials

• The Baltimore County Police Department will guide BCPS actions in regards to stolen devices

Device Distribution • Before devices can be issued to a student…• The BCPS Technology Device Student Use Agreement must be signed by both

parent/guardian and student each school year.

• Devices will be handed out at school during the first two weeks of classes.

Return of Devices & Accessories• Devices and accessories must be returned at the end of

the school year, or when a student withdraws from BCPS.• If a student transfers from one BCPS school to another

they must LEAVE their device and accessories at the FORMER school. A device and accessories will be issued at the new school.• Students will be held accountable for any device and/or

accessory (bag, charger) that is not returned at the end of the school year or upon withdrawing from BCPS.