JACK Classroom Etiquette and Guidelines

The purpose of this information is to assist our students in understanding proper classroom behavior. The classroom should be a learning centered environment in which the teacher and the students are unhindered by disruptive behavior. Students are expected to maintain proper decorum in the classroom. Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge, Inc. (JACK) is an institution that promotes the free exchange of ideas. However, students must adhere to the rules set forth by the teacher.

1. Listen actively and attentively to your teacher.
2. Ask for clarification if you are confused.
3. Put your hand up if you want to speak / answer.
4. Keep your hands / feet to yourself.
5. Take care of our equipment.
6. Use kind words.
7. Treat people the way you would like to be treated.
8. Be a good friend to everyone.
9. Show manners at all times.
10. Be polite.
11. Be on time.
12. Keep the classroom tidy.
13. Take pride in our school.
14. Turn cellular phones off.
15. Keep your hands clean and take care of personal hygiene in the restroom during breaks.
16. No vandalism. Don't write or carve on your table or school property.
17. Absolutely no food, drink, gum, or candy permitted inside the classroom.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF
TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge, Inc. (JACK) believes that technology can be a tool for enhancing student learning experiences in and out of the classroom. JACK encourages a dialogue between parents and students in making decisions regarding technology. The school provides considerable freedom to students in their use of technology.

Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge, Inc. (JACK) provides internet access inside the school premises. The parents/guardians should be warned that some material accessible via the internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. While our intent is to make technological access controversial materials. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any disadvantages. But ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources. To that end, JACK supports and respects each parents/guardians rights to decide on standards for access.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or inside the school premises. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.

The network and supporting technology are provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others about school related matters, not for entertainment purposes. Access to technological services is given to students who act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege - not a right. Access entails responsibility.

Individual users of the computer networks and equipment are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. During class, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials. Outside of school premises, parents/guardians bear the same responsibility for such guidance. Faculty members may limit computer access based on need with academic use taking precedent over all other uses.

In order to use technology devices and the JACK networks, students must accept the following responsibilities:

1. Responsibility for Student - Owned Devices
1. Students will take full responsibility for their personal devices. JACK Management is not liable for any loss and damages to any personal belongings left unattended inside the school premises.
2. Students will only be allowed to bring technological gadgets or devices that are listed down in the Technology Consent Form


2. Technology Code of Conduct
1. Students are allowed to use devices only for academic purposes throughout the school period.
2. All devices are on-desk and all screens are public.
3. While at school, all material on the device can be subject for review by faculty members.
4. Students must not access any entertainment and social networking websites during school hours.
5. All devices must be on silent mode. When accessing audio content, earphones must be used.
6. Students will comply with requests by the teachers to shut down devices or the screens during the school day when the teacher makes a determination that devices are not needed.
7. Students must bring their devices fully charged.


3. Respecting Privacy
1. Students will not repost nor resend messages sent to them by another person without the express permission of that person.
2. Students will not post private information about themselves or another person.
3. Students will use the internet only for educational development activities.
4. Students will not install, upload or download programs or applications.
5. Students will not post chain letters or engage in spamming.
6. Students will use list-serves or website creation sites only under instruction of a teacher for class purposes.
7. Students will not use any device to record, transmit, or post photos or videos of a person or persons on school premises.


4. Adhering to Copyright Laws
1. Students will not plagiarize words or pictures found on the internet.
2. Students will respect the rights of copyright owners.
3. Software provided on school-owned computers is the property of JACK and to copy it from the system is a copyright violation.


5. Accessing Appropriate Materials
1. Students will refrain from accessing material that is profane or obscene or that advocates illegal acts of violence or discrimination toward other people.
2. Students will immediately inform faculty if such materials are unintentionally accessed.
3. Students are also responsible for refraining from accessing materials their parents or guardians have instructed them are not acceptable.


6. Handling of all Equipment with Care and Respect
1. Students will handle all school technology equipment with reasonable care and respect. If a piece of equipment is in need of servicing or is broken, students are responsible for reporting this need to faculty or the administration immediately.
2. Students will not attempt to repair equipment on their own.
3. If students witness the abuse of equipment, they are also responsible for reporting this to faculty or the administration immediately.