Policies

St Augustine's vision Create **St Augustine's MacBook Usage Policy** This policy would discuss the physical maintenance / resources etc... of MacBook. Could have a better name? Create MacBook license for students (name?) Look over Internet Use policy and publish to Internet policy and refer to under headings below.


 * What the school will do?**

St Augustine's will offer parents information and support regarding
 * How MacBooks will be used within the context of the 21 C classroom
 * **St Augustine's MacBook Usage Policy**

St Augustine's will
 * St Augustine's MacBook Usage Policy**
 * Provide all the service necessary to support learning, collaboration and communication.
 * Provide a high speed wireless network system which will allow students to have access to all network resources in all areas of the school
 * Provide licensed software that meets the educational needs of your student. This software has been approved by the Catholic Education Office for use in our primary schools.
 * Provide systems for the management of email, data storage, printers, copiers, online resources and secure access to the Internet.
 * Provide back up resources for those times when students laptops are out of service.
 * Update software and programs as deemed necessary
 * Monitor the use of student MacBooks ensuring that they are being used according to policies developed by St Augustine's.


 * What the parents will do... **
 * Attend meetings that communicate the roles and responsibilities of parents in the program
 * Ensure that MacBooks are used according to the St Augustine’s Internet Acceptable Use policy at home.
 * Monitor student use of the MacBook at home encouraging students to use MacBooks in community areas of the household.
 * Inform St Augustine’s immediately of any damage or theft of the MacBook.
 * Monitor student use of the MacBook at home ensuring that students are using the MacBook according to the student's MacBook License Agreement, MacBook Usage Policy and the St Augustine's Internet Use Policy.

**What students will do?** Complete a series of tasks in order to gain a MacBook License? The license will cover the responsibilities that the student will need to be aware of before taking the MacBook home. For example:  St Augustine's MacBook Usage Policy  For the protection and longevity of MacBooks The following conditions must be adhered to in order to maintain warranty
 * their responsibility as a digital citizen (cyber ethics, copyright, privacy ... )
 * their part in ensuring that the MacBook is used according to the St Augustine's MacBook Usage Policy.
 * Always use the MacBook with the protective cover provided
 * MacBook protective covers may be personalized with appropriate stickers however stickers (including engraving/markings) are not to be applied to the MacBook itself
 * Carry your MacBook with protective cover inside your normal school bag. Do not overfill your school bag. (Pressure on the MacBook can cause permanent damage to the screen and other components**)**
 * Do not grab or squeeze the MacBook. (This can also damage the screen and other components)
 * Never leave your MacBook in a car or in an exposed area where it can be stolen
 * Avoid displaying MacBook in public to reduce risk of harm or theft

Agree to and sign the **St Augustine's Internet Acceptable Use** policy, covering the following key areas
 * protection of identity and the identity of others
 * cyberbullying
 * Internet usage and downloads
 * Copyright
 * Checking information and citing references
 * Knowing what to do if you need help online

Take responsibility for backing up school and personal files on the MacBook Make sure that software that is installed on the MacBook is not deleted or modified. Ask for written permission from the school to install new software.


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Forms and templates: Dept of Ed
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