Technology
Commitment to the Future
Technology is incorporated in CV classrooms including SmartBoards and desktop/laptop computers. In addition to classroom carts with tablet devices, there are five computer labs and WiFi access throughout our school campus.
Computer and Electronic Device Policy
Devices In School
All students are assigned a Chromebook and individual password. In addition, each student has a Google account, with a school email, that they can use to create and save documents for school. If a student needs to borrow a Chromebooks during the day, there are some available in the CV library.
Personal Devices and Social Media
Student use of a personal electronic device is prohibited from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of regular instructional hours. “Personal Electronic Device” (PED) means any portable, electronically powered device that is capable of:
- Making and receiving calls; or
- Making and receiving text messages; or
- Accessing the internet independently from the school’s network infrastructure
These devices include smartphones, flip phones, tablets, e-readers, smartwatches, smart glasses, and any other personal web-capable device, as well as the headphones and/or earbuds connected to those devices. This policy does not apply to laptop computers or other devices required to support academic activities.
Students may keep personal electronic devices in lockers, backpacks, or classroom pouches during regular instructional hours.
Internet Use
Internet access is available for students at CVHS. With this privilege comes the responsibility to follow CVHS guidelines when accessing the Internet at CVHS. Electronic tampering such as keying profane/obscene language, using pornographic sites or information, willfully deleting files, changing computer passwords or default settings, and downloading inappropriate materials is prohibited. School officials actively monitor computer use at CVHS.
Cyberbullying
Crescent Valley High School is committed to providing a positive and productive learning environment. No form of cyberbullying by students will be tolerated at CVHS. Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio, or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses, or is otherwise intended to harm, insult, or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated, or hostile and unwanted manner under a person’s true or false identity. In addition, any communication of this form which disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational environment may also be considered cyberbullying.
Technology Access While Traveling Outside the US
When a student will be traveling internationally with plans to access a student account, the school needs to know in advance. Unknown international access to your account will result in it being deactivated.
When student accounts are accessed outside the US, students can log into their Google account to access services like Canvas or ClassLink. You will not have Access to Google Workspace (Gmail, Chat, Docs)
If access is necessary to Google Workspace, consider using a reputable VPN such as SurfShark https://surfshark.club/friend/KS4wmNvA or NordVPN and choose a US location/IP address before signing into your accounts. VPNs are highly recommended by many security experts when traveling internationally or using any public Wifi (i.e. Airports)
The district recommends using Canvas to communicate with teachers and to use Canvas workspaces instead of Google. Alternatively, you can complete work in a personal Google account. Save as a PDF and upload to Canvas. Also, be sure to download and sign into the ParentSquare app, where you can access district and school-wide communications outside of Gmail.