VIII. Digital Devices / Responsible Use Policy / AI It is the Policy of HCA to focus digital communications, internet access and media sharing on educational and spiritual topics that support and advance the curriculum and educational philosophy of the school. It is our goal to partner with our parents, in growing a culture of digital responsibility at HCA and providing an atmosphere during the school day that is conducive to such a culture and nurturing to every student. We also wish to minimize classroom distractions for teachers and students, as well as minimize the opportunities and temptations to cheat or share inappropriate materials. At the same time we wish to maximize the effective, appropriate use of digital technology to aid the educational process. HCA board policy concerning digital device use is as follows and applies to all use of technology, either personal or HCA-provided: HCA-Provided Technology 1. Students are prohibited from changing any computer setting and/or configuration. 2. Students may not install software, including but not limited to commercial software, shareware, freeware, original software, and/or utilities onto school computers or networks. 3. Students are not allowed to open computer cases or make modifications to computers. 4. Students will be financially responsible for any damage caused to HCA technology due to their own negligence or intentional vandalism. Cell Phones/Other Communication Devices 1. This portion of the Policy applies to cell phones in the possession of students and student visitors to any HCA campus. This Policy also applies to any other digital communications devices that are directly connected to the operation of the cell phone, such as Apple Watches. (Together they shall be referred to as “Cell Phones” for the remainder of this Policy.) 2. All students up through grade 8 must keep their cell phones in their locker in a “silenced” position during regular school hours. 3. Students in grades 9–12 must keep their cell phones in their locker in a “silenced” position during regular classes and passing periods but may use their cell phones at their locker for the first four minutes of the lunch period. Students may also use their cell phones at their lockers during the two 6 minute passing periods which occur between 2nd/3rd periods, and 6th/7th periods as well as the corresponding blocks on Wednesday and Thursdays. At the end of each 6 minute passing period, students must return their cell phones to their lockers. 4. If a student must make an emergency phone call to parents or guardians during the school day they may come to the office and use the office telephone or use their cell phone in the presence of office staff. Students may use their cell phones before and after regular school hours. 5. All messaging or social media services on any devices during school are not to be used unless specifically allowed by the classroom teacher.
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