Expectation reminder: iPads are intended for school-related activities only
Technology can clearly enhance student learning and engagement, but also has the potential to be distracting. Although different behaviors may develop with the use of iPads, many already have a “traditional” equivalent and can be dealt with in a similar manner. Below you will find information comparing technology behaviors to traditional behaviors, as well as how unwanted behaviors will be addressed.
| Technology Behavior |
Traditional Behavior |
| Failure to bring device to school or bringing device uncharged |
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| Coming to class unprepared or without materials |
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| Email or messaging |
| Writing messages to peers in other formats |
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| Damaging or defacing device/cover |
| Tearing textbook, vandalism, property damage to school equipment |
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| Inappropriate pictures or language on lock screen, wallpaper, camera roll, etc. |
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Inappropriate pictures or language on binder, notebook, locker, etc. |
| Sending/forwarding assignments with intent to cheat or copying/pasting without citing sources |
Cheating, copying, plagiarism |
| Using someone else’s account, looking at information on other iPads without permission |
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| Breaking into someone else’s locker, stealing materials |
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| Commenting, emailing, messaging using inappropriate language, hurtful information, information not related to academics, etc. |
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| Harassment, bullying, or inappropriate language |
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District Restrictions on the iPad
When students receive their district-issued iPads, there will already be many existing restrictions in place. Some of these include the removal of the App store, inability to download social media apps and other personal apps, the disabling of Facetime, iMessage, Game Center, Airdrop, and more.
Access to technology in the Roseville Area School District is a privilege, not a right, and has been established for educational purposes. District technology must be used in support of the educational program of the district. This access may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. The following are district policies that apply. All district polices are available here.
If students do not follow iPad expectations, we are able to place them on a more restricted profile, which only allows the use of preselected academic websites.
- If a student downloads an app that is not allowed, their iPad will lock. They will need to bring it to the media center help desk, and it will be restricted based on the timelines above.
- Additional restrictions may also be placed on a student iPad if the behavior warrants specific adjustments, ie. disabling the camera, or removing music apps.
Consequences for Acceptable Use Violations, restrictions will be placed on an iPad as follows:*
- 1st Violation - One month on a restricted profile
- 2nd Violation - Three months on a restricted profile
- 3rd Violation - Remainder of school year on a restricted profile
- *An alternative plan may be made for elementary students to ensure student success.
Local Restrictions on the iPad
In addition to these school restrictions, you are also able to set local restrictions on the iPad at home if you’d like to do so. Instructions for setting local restrictions while at home as well as how to remove them when your child goes to school change with iPad iOS updates. Please talk to the Media Technology Staff for the most up-to-date instructions.