Device Care / Acceptable use Policy:
2023-2024 Catalyst Charter Schools Device Agreement
Accepting the device creates an understanding that you agree to the following conditions:
- I will take care of my device/charger, securing it both at home and at school. The device is assigned to me, and I will not use another scholar’s device or leave it unattended. I will use my device for school and school related tasks only.
- I will bring my device to school charged each day (8 Hr. charge).
- I will not apply or remove any stickers/labels to the device.
- I will return the device at the end of the year.
- If I lose or damage a device, it is my responsibility to let the teacher know by the end of the day.
- After, notifying my teacher, I will take my damaged device to the main office only.
- If a device is lost or deliberately damaged, then a fee of $100 will be applied and an invoice will be sent to the guardian.
- If a charger is lost or damaged, then a fee of $30 will be applied and an invoice will be sent to the guardian.
- You can purchase a secondary charger from the school store/ROCKITS at any time.
Student Responsibilities - Follow the rules
- Follow all school and class rules for using technology
- Act responsibly to all—both online and face-to-face
- Collaborate in positive ways that help you learn
- Use technology to support an inclusive school community
- Follow all school and class rules for using technology
- Act responsibly to all—both online and face-to-face
- Collaborate in positive ways that help you learn
- Use technology to support an inclusive school community
Stay safe
- Only use accounts that belong to you.
- Protect passwords—don’t share them with others
- Don’t automatically save passwords on school devices
- Don’t give out personal information online without your parent’s permission
- Have permission from a parent before meeting anyone in person that you have met only online
- Only use accounts that belong to you.
- Protect passwords—don’t share them with others
- Don’t automatically save passwords on school devices
- Don’t give out personal information online without your parent’s permission
- Have permission from a parent before meeting anyone in person that you have met only online
Take care of things
- Respect and care for both:
- Student work (yours and your peers)
- Devices
- Respect and care for both:
- Student work (yours and your peers)
- Devices
Take care of each other
- Only download music, photographs, or video if you have permission from your teacher
- Follow the owner’s instructions for use
- If you don't know whether you can use something you found online, ask the owner for permission
- Follow your teacher’s directions for fundraising online
- See something that is inappropriate, threatening, or unkind? Here is what you can do:
- Reach out to a trusted adult
- Email RSalas@catalystschools.org (CSM) or LMiller@catalystschools.org (CCR)
- Only download music, photographs, or video if you have permission from your teacher
- Follow the owner’s instructions for use
- If you don't know whether you can use something you found online, ask the owner for permission
- Follow your teacher’s directions for fundraising online
- See something that is inappropriate, threatening, or unkind? Here is what you can do:
- Reach out to a trusted adult
- Email RSalas@catalystschools.org (CSM) or LMiller@catalystschools.org (CCR)
Students who do not act responsibly may face the consequences
Device Damage
If your Catalyst Schools property is damaged or stolen please follow this process:
- IT will review the case for negligence. If found, the corresponding fee listed below will be charged to your account.
- A replacement pickup date will be scheduled as soon as possible.
- Device replacement cost ($75)
- Laptop Charger ($30)