Technology
The San Mateo Union High School District offers student access to the district computer network for electronic mail and the internet. To gain access to email and the internet all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission.
The responsible use policy directs all students in the San Mateo Union High School District to embrace a common set of guiding principles as they utilize technology to enhance their learning, collaborate, and communicate with school and community members. The Chromebook Agreement further outlines student expectations regarding the use of their district provided Chromebooks.
San Mateo High School is fortunate to offer state-of-the-art in order to enhance the learning experience for all students. Every student will receive a school-issued Chromebook. These devices should be brought to school, fully charged, daily. They must also be handled with care at all times:
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Do NOT lift, move, or carry your Chromebook by the screen
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Be mindful when your Chromebook is in your backpack. They can become crushed if bags are dropped, kicked, thrown, or stepped on
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Keep your Chromebook away from ANY food or liquids. Carry liquids outside of your backpack when your laptop is inside
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Type on the keyboard gently
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Do NOT write on your Chromebook
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Do NOT attempt to open the plastic case of your Chromebook, exposing the internal components.
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Only use the approved charging cable to charge your battery.
Students are responsible for paying repair and/or replacement costs ($400) for damaged, lost or destroyed Chromebooks.
Monitoring of District issued devices and accounts for student safety is critically important to SMUHSD, which is why we use Bark for Schools to help us protect our students both online and in real life while using our school-issued accounts. Bark monitors for signs of potential issues like: cyberbullying, suicidal ideation, sexual predators, threats of violence, and more. When possible dangers arise on school-issued accounts, Bark for Schools sends SMUHSD alerts so we can address the situation in a timely manner. These alerts also give us insights that help us promote the wellness of the entire student body. We strive to help keep our students safe online.
For more information please see Bark for Schools website, your site administrators, or contact the Director of Student Services, Don Scatena at dscatena@smuhsd.org.