Technology

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.

Request for exemptions can be submitted to your student’s principal. If the reason for the request is included in the student’s individualized education program, as defined in ORS 343.025 or an education plan developed for the student in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, an exemption is not required.

Students may not access social media websites using district equipment, while on district property, or at a district-sponsored activity unless the access is approved by a district representative.

Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of Board policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Personal electronic devices used in violation of law, Board policy, administrative regulation, or approved school rules may be confiscated, turned in to the school office, and/or transferred to law enforcement officials as appropriate. If law enforcement does not retain the device as evidence, the device will be returned to the student or parent/guardian following parent/guardian notification, conference, detention, suspension, and/or expulsion.
Board Policy JFCEB

Confiscation of Devices

The bell-to-bell cell phone ban is in effect. This includes cell phones, earbuds, and smartwatches. All personal electronic devices should be left at home, or stored in student backpacks, or lockers—for the entire school day.

Students and families can expect the following consequences for violating the “Personal Electronic Device” (PED) policy:

• Level 1: Device is confiscated and turned into the behavior office and returned at the end of the school day.

• Level 2: Device is confiscated, stored in locked behavior office, and returned at the end of the day after behavior staff have contacted a parent/guardian

• Level 3: Device is confiscated, stored in locked behavior office, and  returned directly to a parent or guardian by the behavior team. Any further incidents will be treated as insubordination and subject to the discipline process.  (Phone plan if needed)

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.