This Acceptable Use Policy sets the standards for technology use by all Middle School students. iPads are the property of Northlake Christian School and are to be used for school appropriate use only. iPads must remain on the Northlake Christian School Campus for Grades 5 & 6.

Use a lint-free cloth to clean the screen. To clean the exterior casing, use a damp, soft cloth. Avoid getting moisture in any opening. Never spray liquid directly onto the iPad. Students can visit the Wolverine Den in Upper School Room 101 to clean the iPad with approved cleaners.

The Internet is to be used positively to support educational purposes. Northlake Christian School has a content filtering system that follows the iPad on and off campus. Information Technology Solutions Group (“ITS”) reserves the right to monitor Internet usage of all students. Instant messaging of any kind is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.
• Students must be responsible to bring their iPad, fully charged at the beginning of the day, to all classes.
• Students are NOT allowed to charge their iPad in class unless specifically allowed to by that teacher.
• Students who repeatedly (three or more times in a quarter) fail to bring the iPad to school or maintain a fully charged battery will serve a Saturday suspension or other disciplinary action.

While on campus, Middle School students are only allowed to access SCHOOL email accounts. Communicate with your teachers and classmates about school using your SCHOOL email account. You should use respectful language. Emails to the entire school are permitted only with the Middle School Principal’s permission. Using personal email during school hours will result in disciplinary action. ITS reserves the right to monitor email usage of all students.

Tormenting, threatening, harassing, humiliating, embarrassing or otherwise targeting others using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones will not be tolerated.
Disciplinary action will be taken for students who treat others unfairly through the use of technology.

iPads may not be used to create inappropriate video material. Using any recording app during class is prohibited unless directed by the teacher. Permission is required to photograph and/or record teachers and other students. Background pictures on a student’s screen must be appropriate.

iPads should remain with the assigned student. Students are NOT allowed to borrow iPads, laptops, power cords, or cables.
Students are prohibited from accessing faculty computers. Students are responsible for all information stored on their iPads or NCS Computer System. iPads are not for personal use by family members. It is the Student's responsibility to properly back up their Student Data. This is an important student requirement because sometimes an iPad has to be reset and the data is lost that is stored on the iPad.

Students are not allowed to download games or play leisure games at school. However, an exception is made if teachers instruct students to play an educational online game.

Students are responsible for protecting the confidentiality of all passwords. If passwords are shared, others will be able to log in and possibly add to or delete your files. If there is an issue with a password, visit ITS. Students are encouraged to place a screen lock on their iPad.

Plagiarism is unacceptable. Credit must be given to the owner of all pictures and information used. Refer to the Student Handbook for further details.

It is the responsibility of the students to charge the iPad each night. When students arrive at school, the iPad should be fully charged.

iPads should be stored in a locker or locked teacher’s room. iPads are not to be stored in the gym, locker rooms, school bag, or the breezeway. iPads that are found unattended will be delivered to the ITS.
1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Detention
3rd offense: Saturday School

All students are required to use a school issued case at ALL times. The iPad should stay in the case at ALL TIMES. Students are not allowed to remove the iPad from the case.

Students are not allowed to put “skins” or stickers on the surface of the iPad or on the case. Barcode and sticker nametags should not be removed as they are used for identification purposes.

Students in 7th and 8th grade are expected to bring their iPads home from school each day. If students have an afterschool activity, the iPad must be stored in a locker or given to a parent prior to the activity. Unattended iPads will be taken to ITS. If an iPad is picked up after hours, the student can pick up the iPad when the Center reopens the next school day.

Headphones are only to be used with a teacher’s permission. Storing music is not allowed on your iPad unless it is assigned to you by a teacher. Students are required to provide their own ear buds and a pair must be brought to school daily.

Each student will be given a printing allowance per quarter. If students need to purchase additional printing credits, they can be purchased in the Wolverine Den. While on campus, students are to carefully select printing location and pick up the print job the same day it is printed. Visit ITS if help is needed.

Students are not allowed to post pictures that show NCS clothing or logos, as this is a means for outsiders to identify students. Comments or groups should not be created about other students or teachers. All material posted on social networking and video uploading sites that violate the Honor Code can result in disciplinary action.

It is a violation of the Honor Code to attempt to hack the system or obtain administrative passwords. Trying to unlock a folder or application that is not openly available to students will result in disciplinary action.
Cheating using technology is a serious violation of the school’s honor code and will be handled appropriately.

All items are available in the Wolverine Den and are available upon request using the appropriate IT Support ticket.

If students are in need of any support, they can submit a service request via its.ncswolverine.org or visit the Wolverine Den in the Upper School with a pass from the Middle School office. You are not allowed to leave class to seek assistance. You should plan to visit ITS before or after school or during your break times.

Students who encounter an iPad problem must visit ITS. Only ITS has the right to repair NCS equipment. Students have a $300 Repair Allowance for the life of the iPad. Student accounts will be billed a $49 copay for each claim. Once a student exceeds the $300 allowance, he/she will be charged the actual price for the repair or replacement. DO NOT bring the iPad to a computer shop or the Apple store for repairs. If a iPad is lost or stolen, you must report that to ITS and your Principal immediately; plus a police report will have to be provided – otherwise, the student will have to pay the full value of the iPad and case.

I want to be a person who seeks God first,
above pursuit of my personal gain or pleasure.
I ask God to change my heart to be more like Jesus
so I may live more fully for His honor and glory.
Today, with God's help, I commit to being honest,
respectful of others and their property,
cooperative with all school authorities and
active in service to others. On my word of honor,
I will strive to be an exemplary citizen of
Northlake Christian School.

I have read and understand Northlake Christian School’s Acceptable Use Policy and agree to abide by the requirements stated. Northlake Christian School is the owner of the iPad. A student’s use of the iPad, Internet and/or email may be revoked, denied, or suspended by request of an administrator.

Decisions made by Northlake Christian School regarding unacceptable computer use are final.

I agree to explain the terms of the Acceptable Use Policy to my child and will assist the school in helping him understand both its benefits and dangers, as well as provide moral instruction concerning the access of its material. I hereby release Northlake Christian School, its administration, teachers, and staff from all claims of any nature arising from my child’s ability to use the school owned technology resources.