Using an iPad or a Chromebook is an exciting opportunity. With this opportunity, however, there are a number of potential risks. In order to protect students from these potential risks, students and families should discuss internet safety and the student’s obligation to be responsible when creating an online presence. Please review the following expectations:

• The device is the property of The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC).
• I agree to abide by the TLC Acceptable Use Policy.
• I agree that my use of TLC technology is for educational purposes only.
• I agree that the use of TLC technology is a privilege. I am responsible for the proper care of my TLC-issued iPad or Chromebook. I understand that this device will be issued to me for this year, as long as I am a student at TLC.
• I agree to keep all accounts and/or passwords issued to me secure. I will not share this information with any other students. This includes passwords for my emails.
• I agree that I will never share personal information over the Internet. In addition, if I am asked for personal information or harassed in any way I agree to report it immediately to my parents, teacher and/or TLC staff member. I will confide in an adult if anything potentially dangerous happens online.
• I will not post anything that I would not want my parents, teachers, college admissions officers, or future employers to see.
• I agree to only use the Internet responsibly and not be hurtful to anyone.
• I agree that email (or any other computer communication) should be used only for appropriate, legitimate, and responsible communication.
• I agree that I will not install, download and/or otherwise utilize any software that is not authorized by the TLC Technology Department. 
• I will not remove programs or files from my TLC device.
• I understand that all files stored on my TLC issued laptop will not be private.  TLC personnel can review laptops and/or files at any time.
• I will return my TLC-issued device and all of its accessories by the last day of school each year (or June if you are not attending school in July), upon my withdrawal from TLC or whenever requested by the TLC Technology Department.

In exchange, my parents agree to:

• Provide supervision and limits around iPad and Chromebook use at home.
• Let me make some mistakes and help me learn from them.

Guidelines for proper care:

• I will keep food and drink away from the device
• I will be the ONLY user of my school-issued iPad or Chromebook
• I will give the same care to my assigned iPad/Chromebook at all times that I would give to my most valued possession.
• I will not attempt to make repairs to my assigned iPad/Chromebook if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
• I will not deface the device: No stickers of any time (except district-issued) will be allowed.
• I will use care in transporting my assigned device to and from school.
• I will keep the screen clean with a soft, dry, anti-static cloth or with a screen cleaner designed specifically for the screen only.
• I will take care of my iPad/Chromebook and will not intentionally damage it in any way.
• I will be responsible for any damages that occur to the device, and will pay for the repairs or replacement.