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1:1 Take Flight Program

Purpose

The purpose of our 1:1 initiative is to put current technology into the hands of all students to enhance, personalize, and further develop our academic program. The Holden R-3 School District purchases and owns the devices and distributes them to students to use for educational purposes during the academic year. Whenever students leave our school, as well as at the end of the school year, their district-issued devices are collected, inspected, updated, and maintained by the school technology staff.

Students in grades K-1 will use classroom sets of iPads at school. Students in grades 2nd through 5th will use classroom sets of Chromebooks at school. Chromebooks will be assigned to students in grades 6-12. Starting in grade 6, students will be able to take their assigned devices home once they have shown proficiency in the digital citizenship curriculum requirements and have enrolled their device in the district’s insurance plan; however, students are encouraged to keep their devices at school if they have access to another device at home. Students who are assigned a district-issued Chromebook will also receive a charger. Once insurance is purchased for a student, they will be given a second charger so they have one to stay at school and one that will stay at home.

Digital Citizenship

All students will be introduced to the principles of Digital Citizenship and receive instruction to address the following topics.

  1. Digital Access - Are students aware that not everyone has access to technology resources?

  2. Digital Communication - Do students understand what is appropriate to share through email, texting, video chatting, and social media?

  3. Digital Literacy - Do students know how to use various digital technologies and how to assess the legitimacy of web resources?

  4. Digital Etiquette - Do students know when to use technology appropriately and always in a positive manner?

  5. Digital Law - Do students know how to use and share digital content legally and how to respect content ownership by citing sources?

  6. Digital Rights and Responsibilities - Do students understand they have a right to safe and friendly digital communications and a responsibility to report instances that threaten this?

  7. Digital Health - Are students aware of the physical and psychological dangers of excessive internet usage?

  8. Digital Security - Do students know how to stay safe by using difficult passwords, backing up data, and being aware of identity theft, phishing, and other online scams?

Family Partnership

The use of personal computers for teaching and learning in the Holden R-3 School District is an immense opportunity to accelerate the learning for all of our students and to enhance an already strong academic program. The success of this endeavor, though, must be built on a strong partnership and open communication between the school, students, and parents. To help ensure the best learning experience possible, here are some helpful “1:1 Ideas” for families:

  • Help kids find a safe place to store and charge their devices when at home

  • Set expectations of how and when the device will be used at home

  • Engage students in conversations about how they are using their device

  • Consider using home filtering services as appropriate for your family’s needs and monitor your child’s online activity

  • Communicate concerns and/or ideas with the Holden R-3 School District (Help us help your kids!)

Loss, Theft, and Damage

By taking possession of a borrowed device, the borrower agrees to assume full responsibility for the safety, security, and care of the borrowed property. In order to minimize the possible financial impact from accidental loss or damage to the device, students and/or families are encouraged to participate in the school’s self-insurance plan. Should students and/or families elect not to participate in the school's self-insurance plan, they will be responsible for all repairs and/or replacement costs for their district-issued device.

In case of an accident, fire, flood, careless handling of the property, or complete loss, the student/parent/guardian agrees to pay the required insurance deductible to repair or replace the device.

In case of loss of theft occurring at school, the student must report the incident to a building administrator within one school day of the occurrence. In the case of loss or theft, occurring away from school, the student must report the incident to law enforcement officials of jurisdiction within 24 hours of the occurrence and then provide documentation of the aforementioned law enforcement report to a building administrator.

Failing to report loss or theft in the manner described here will result in the missing property being categorized as lost rather than stolen. The student/parent/guardian will assume full responsibility for the replacement costs of the lost property.

Terms of the Agreement

A user’s right to use and possess the borrowed property terminates no later than the last day of the school year unless earlier terminated by the Holden R-3 School District for noncompliance, terminated withdrawal from active enrollment in the Holden R-3 School District, or terminated due to a change in schedule/attendance arrangement that no longer results in the user physically attending at least one class regularly in a participating grade at Holden R-3 School District. The 1:1 program is expected to continue for participating students in 6th to 12th grade, and returning students will be issued the same device each year.

Insurance

The Holden R-3 School District participates in a self-funded insurance program. Scan the QR code to enroll your student’s device in the insurance program. 

All students that want to take a device home are required to participate in the insurance program. The annual premium fees are as follows:

Premium Price per Device - $20 (Due by October 31st)

*Students will not be able to take home devices, receive take-home chargers, etc. until premiums are paid.

How Do I Pay?

After completing the "Chromebook Insurance Form" (linked above), your student will be charged for the "Take Flight Insurance Program" on their student portal. Payments can be paid at the building office or through the parent portal by October 31st. 

Students are responsible for protecting the computer device from loss or damage, but if an accident does occur, the Holden R-3 School District will waive responsibility for financial loss subject to a deductible. Deductibles for device damages are on an escalating scale per incident. The district understands accidents can and do happen, but the intent is also for students to be aware and take responsibility for their devices.

Deductible Schedule

  • Claim #1 - $10.00
  • Claim #2 - $20.00
  • Claim #3 - $30.00

-any additional claim past #3 will cost the price of the replacement part-

  • Stolen Claim* - $75.00 
  • Lost Claim - $200.00

*This claim requires a police report to be filed.

If the device is damaged or destroyed, the student/parent/guardian will be responsible for the standard deductible that applies for all repairs or replacements.

Please note: Claims must be paid by the end of the school year. Students who have unpaid claims at that time will be eligible for the insurance program and not be eligible to take their device home in subsequent years (until unpaid claims are paid). 

Property Rights

Users must respect the intellectual property of others by crediting sources and following all copyright laws. All software loaded on Holden R-3 School District’s hardware is the property of the district and may not be copied or transmitted to any outside party. No student may copy, download from the internet or install onto a school computer device or otherwise use any software in violation of applicable copyright and license agreements.

Student Responsibilities & Discipline

Each student will be responsible for:

  • Understanding the terms of use for campus devices

  • Always having in his/her possession a fully-charged computer device

  • Attending each class with his/her device unless directed otherwise by faculty

  • Logging in under his/her assigned username and password and not sharing passwords with other students. Only logins from the holden.k12.mo.us domain will be allowed to log in on the student devices.

Disciplinary Procedures

District-issued devices remain the property of the Holden R-3 School District; thus, mistreatment or misuse of these devices will be dealt with through disciplinary protocols equivalent to and in line with those applicable in any other instance of student mistreatment/misuse of school technology.

Discipline for violations of the handbook and/ or mistreatment of school property will be handled in accordance with the protocol outlined in this handbook and Holden R-3 School Board policies. In addition to schoolwide discipline, the privilege of taking home a student’s device may be revoked.

Things to Remember in the Classroom

  • Students must take their devices charged and ready to use to each class every day

  • During class, students must use their devices to complete whatever learning task is at hand rather than allowing the machine to distract from class purposes

  • Students must respect the teacher’s request for the device to be open or closed during class time

  • Students must only use the devices issued to them under their name

  • Students should work on a flat, level surface and not on top of other items

Tips for Taking Care of Computer Devices

  • Find a safe, consistent place to store and charge the device (consider a surge protector, if possible)

  • Keep the computer away from food and liquids in case of spills

  • Keep the computer clean, but only use a microfiber cloth to wipe the screen, never use glass cleaner or other household cleaners not specifically designed for computer screens

  • Protect the trackpad by never using a pencil, eraser, or other object on the trackpad

  • Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer as it could damage the screen

  • Be careful about how the device is placed in bags and avoid uneven weight distribution that could result in damage

  • Don’t place anything between the screen and keyboard when closing a device

  • Shut down your device if you do not plan on using it for more than a day

  • Leave your device in a secure place during after-school sports and activities

  • Extreme heat or cold can damage your computer (be careful of leaving it in a car)

  • Keep your device locked in a safe location when you are away

  • Only use the district-provided charger with your computer

To Maximize Battery Life:

  • Turn down volume

  • Turn down brightness

  • Exit any applications you are not using

  • Shutdown device completely when not in use

Student Access to the Internet and Monitoring

At school, students will have access to the internet through the school network. When not at school, students can access the internet using the district-issued device if they have internet access available to them in their homes or other locations.

Students may access the internet on their devices at any time outside of school. The network settings will filter for adult content even when the device is away from school. Parents should be aware that there are limitations to any web filter and Holden R-3 School District recommends parents/guardians monitor their child’s time and activities on the internet. Students should understand that their parent’s/guardian’s rules about internet usage outside of school are applicable even when the student is using the district-issued device.

There is no expectation of privacy while using a district-issued device, network, or technology. The school-issued device is the property of the Holden R-3 School District, and the district may search the district-issued device at any time. The school’s Acceptable Usage Policy defines the appropriate use of district technology, including the district-issued device, and defines “inappropriate material”.

If prohibited or inappropriate websites or content are accessed by accident, the student should immediately leave the site and report the incident to an adult.

Downloading Programs and Personalizing the District-Issued Device

  • Students are allowed to download school-related apps

  • Students must never intentionally damage the device in any way. This includes carving, scratching, and excessive roughness

  • Removal of the device identification tag, serial number, and name tag is prohibited

  • Do not sync personal devices or passwords to a school-issued device

General Care/Handling/Use

  • NEVER, at home or school, walk from one location to another with an open computer

  • Students are responsible for all media, internet usage, downloads, file creations, file deletion, file sharing, file storage, and other actions that involve all software or applications accessed via your assigned device

  • Students are prohibited from allowing other individuals to use the device’s charger and related equipment assigned to them

  • Only the Holden R-3 Technology Department is authorized to troubleshoot, diagnose, or repair the device

  • Unattended and unlocked equipment, if stolen - including at school -, will be the student’s responsibility

  • If on an athletic team, never leave the device on a school bus, in the gym, in a locker room, on a playing field, or in other areas where it could be damaged and stolen

  • Keep liquids away from the device at all times

  • Make sure that there is nothing in the device when you close it, to avoid broken screens, keyboard, and hinges

District-Issued Device Problems

  • Restart your device

  • If restarting the computer does not fix the problem, students should take the device to the library and get a loaner computer to use until the problem is fixed

  • Do not attempt to remove or change software on the computer or the physical structure of the computer

All students must have a signed Technology Usage Agreement on file to participate in Take Flight.