Grant Road School – Technology Licence
All students must obtain and maintain a Technology Licence in order to use electronic devices such as smartphones, iPods, iPads, and computers. This licence demonstrates that you understand the rules and regulations for using technology and agree to follow them.
These electronic devices allow for wonderful learning and communication opportunities in school. They also allow for negative behaviour and consequences when used improperly. The goal of this technology licence is to teach students how to properly use electronic devices as well as giving them the opportunity to balance their time between using technologies and engaging without it.
RULES
- All activities using an electronic device need specific teacher permission and supervision. Devices will only be used inside the classroom, unless directly supervised by a teacher.
- All personal electronic devices are brought to school at your own risk. Accidents happen and devices may get broken, lost, or stolen. It is your responsibility to take care of your device. The school and teachers take no responsibility over the safety of personal electronic devices.
- Personal electronic devices should be stored out of sight in the classroom unless you have permission to use them. Zipped in your backpack in your locker is a great place to keep it.
- Personal electronic devices must be left in the classroom at all time when students are in the hallway, the washroom, on the playground, or in other classes. Classroom doors will be locked at all times when the class and/or teacher are not in the room.
- Devices will not be used the hallway unless directly supervised by a teacher. Devices will not be taken into the washroom under any circumstances. Devices will not be used at all during the lunch hour unless your teacher has given you specific permission and it is for academic purposes.
- School computers and iPads will be used appropriately and with respect, and may be used in the hallway with teacher permission and supervision.
INFRACTIONS
A first offence will result in the confiscation of your device for the remainder of the day and one
hole punched in your licence.
A second offence will result in a one week suspension of the use of personal devices (parents
will be notified). You must not be seen using any technology except as directed by your teacher.
You must not bring devices to school during this time. Your licence will be hole punched a
second time.
A third offence will result in your licence being revoked and a long term suspension from the use of personal devices (parents will be notified). The length of the suspension is at the teacher and principal’s discretion. You may not bring
SUMMARY
As soon as you arrive at school, you must put your personal device (smartphone, iPod, iPad, etc.) away in your backpack. It only comes out if you have direct permission and supervision from your teacher. You will not be allowed to use your device anywhere except for your own classroom without special permission. All phone calls and texts to parents must be done in your classroom or in front of the office with specific permission from your teacher, and only when necessary. When leaving the school at lunch or at the end of the day, you must wait until you have left the school and are on your way off school property to use your device. These rules will be strictly enforced.
EARNING YOUR LICENCE
In order to be issued a licence, you must complete the information on the back of this form. You must also sign the form along with a parent, to demonstrate that you understand and agree to the rules and regulations. You will be issued a technology licence card which will remain at school under the care of your classroom teacher.
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Technology Licence Information - Description of electronic device (type, brand, model, etc.):
I agree that I understand the rules and procedures for having a technology licence and agree to follow them:
Student Name: ______________________ Student Signature:______________________
I understand the rules and procedures for allowing my child to have a technology licence and agree to help him/her to follow them:
Parent Name: ____________________ Parent Signature: ________________________
