Technology
Responsible Use Policy for Elementary Students
Students
Students in the Shawnee Mission School District will be provided access to technology for educational purposes. Students must
follow the established guidelines for responsible use of technology in order to maintain the privilege of access to technology.
The following responsible use guidelines have been established for all elementary students in the Shawnee Mission School District.
Digital Citizenship
Good digital citizenship is good citizenship. Good behavior and citizenship are expected of all students and staff whether activity is
in person or online, whether in the hallway or in a digital learning environment (Google Drive, iCloud, Moodle, etc.). The following
rules of citizenship should guide all use of technology and connectivity in the Shawnee Mission Schools:
Elementary Expectations
Digital Citizenship
Be safe online
Keep personal information safe
Safe
Immediately report cyber strangers and cyber
bullying to an adult
Use proper technology etiquette
Respectful Follow copyright guidelines
Cite sources
Take care of my device and report problems
Charge device(s) daily
Responsible Use device and online communication for
school and learning only
Follow adult directions for apps and online
resources
Equipment Use
Students will be expected to follow all directions given concerning the appropriate use of technology. If students have any questions
about the appropriate technology usage policies and sections of the student handbook related to technology usage they should ask
a teacher or building administrator for clarification. The equipment must be used carefully to ensure that it continues to function
properly. Any student guilty of abusing the equipment or taking any action that would alter the proper functioning of the
equipment will be disciplined and charged with the cost of repairing or replacing the equipment. Information may be found on the
SMSD Digital Learning Initiative Website.
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Internet Use
Students will be given access to the Internet and will be expected to access sites that are appropriate for the educational assignment
given pursuant to the acceptable usage policy and student handbook. Students who access or attempt to access sites not related to
an educational assignment will be disciplined and denied Internet access for a specified period of time
File Sharing
Copyright laws protect various forms of software, music, and video files. Students are not allowed to download software, music, or
video files at school, unless appropriate fees have been paid and the downloading process is supervised by a teacher or
administrator. Files not protected by copyright laws may be shared provided the information is for educational purpose and
contains appropriate material. Any student guilty of downloading or sharing copyright protected files or attempting to download or
share such files or install inappropriate software will be disciplined and denied access to district provided digital devices for a
specified period of time.
Consequences of Misuse
Students guilty of misusing the schools technology will receive consequences according to the nature and severity of the misuse.
Consequences will be similar to the consequences for violating other school rules and may include being given limited or no access
to technology for a specified amount of time.
Signature of Acceptance
Parent/Guardian and student signature will be required for technology usage throughout the district. By signing and accepting this
Technology Responsible Use Form, the parent and student acknowledge and agree to follow and abide by the Districts and Schools
acceptable technology use policies. Copies of the technology policies are available upon request (Board of Education Policy
References IIBE, IIBF, IIBG).
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