POLICY

Thepolicies, procedures, andinformation within this documentapply to allNCS-ownediPads.

Parents&StudentsmustelectronicallysigntheiPadAcceptableUseForminBlackbaudpriortotheissuanceofan iPad. Thestudentandoneparentmustsigntheformwhileloggedintotheirindividualaccounts. Annual TechnologyFeepaidwithinRegistrationDayFee.

Students who violate this Acceptable Use Policy may be subject to: disciplinary action, confiscation, or removal of content. Devices and passcodes must be surrendered immediately upon request by any NCS staff member. Unauthorized use of technology during class time will result in a minor

User Responsibilities

● Charge it. Starteachday at100%

● Keep the case on and without decorations. The caseprotects the screen anddevice andmust remain ingoodcondition. Do notaddstickers or decorations to the case.

● Handle with care Don'tspin or drop, putheavy objects, food, or drinks on top, or subjectto extreme coldor heat - like insideyour car.

● Be responsible. Obtainpermission before taking video orpictures ofothers, including teachers. Useyour iPadas a toolduring class andfor entertainmentwhenpermitted.

● Don’t lose it. Know whereyour iPadis locatedandcontactHelpDesk@ncsaz.org ifitis misplaced

● Don’t lend it. You shouldbe the only user ofyour iPad.

● Back it up. Follow iPadSetup Instructions to backupyour workin Google Drive andiCloud Data may be lostatany moment.

○ Malfunctions or technical issues are not acceptable excuses for failing to complete school work. NCS is not responsible for work that is lost or corrupted on the iPad.

● Troubleshoot. You willneedto establishany internetconnections offcampus Be resourceful andaskfor help when needed

Please see the Student Handbook for related policies regarding school-owned and personal technologies, as well as submission of original work

Division Specific Policies

Middle School

● iPad may not be used during break, lunch, or school events, such as chapel and Impact Groups

● Do not change the Home Screen or Lock Screen images

● Hard iPad shield must be kept on iPad when not in use

High School

● Home Screen and Lock Screen images must be appropriate, not distracting, and in accordance with the mission of the school.

● Case may be substituted for a compatible, hard case with attached keyboard. iPad must be returned with original Otterbox case. Standard damage fees will apply.

Loaner iPads

In the event that a student forgets their iPad or brings it to class uncharged, a loaner iPad may be borrowed for the day Loaners should be returned at the end of the day

A technology minor will be recorded for each instance of a borrowed iPad, except when authorized by the technology team. Additional minors may be issued for failure to return the loaner iPad by the end of the day. Please review the Student Handbook for additional information regarding consequences for minors.

Lost, Damaged, or Stolen

If your iPad is misplaced or stolen, SoS or HelpDesk@ncsaz.org should be contacted as soon as possible, so that the tech team can help to locate it. Do not attempt to repair or disassemble any part of the iPad or take it to be repaired by an outside agency In the event that the iPad is damaged, promptly notify SoS or email HelpDesk@ncsaz org

The following fee structure applies to any school-owned iPad that is either lost, damaged, or stolen:

1. Damaged iPads, student will pay

● $100 (1st time)

● $300 (2nd and subsequent times)

2. Lost or stolen iPads, student will pay

● $300

If a plan for payment has not been established within a week the Principal and Finance Office will be contacted

NCS iPad Network and Internet Policy Prohibited Uses

All prohibited uses may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

● Accessing Inappropriate Materials – Users are notallowedto access, save, or distribute offensive, obscene, disruptive, abusive, profane, illegal, or sexually explicitmaterials.

● Inappropriate Activities – Use ofthe school’s internet/emailaccounts for financialor commercialgain or for any illegalactivity iPadcannotbe usedas a hotspotor internet connection for non-schooluses. Any attemptto modify or destroy hardware/case, software, or data willbe subjectto disciplinary action.

● Misuse of iPads – Use ofthe camera to take inappropriate, illicitor sexually explicitphotographs or videos, or to embarrass anyone in any way. Any use ofa camera in restrooms or changing rooms, regardless ofintent, isprohibited Takingpictures ofotherpeople withoutthe permission ofthose in thephotographand/orposting ofimages/videos in apublic forum, withoutpermission from those recorded, isprohibited. Use ofthe microphone to recordwithout consentisprohibited.

Parent/Guardian and Student Usage Agreement (SignElectronicallyviaBlackbaudpriortoRegistrationDay)

We have read the Northwest Christian School iPad Acceptable Use Policy and have discussed the expectations. We understand and support the student’s responsibility for abiding by each policy. We understand that access is being provided to the students for educational purposes and activity may be monitored. However, we also understand that it is impossible for the school to filter out all offensive and controversial materials. We will not hold NCS (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials students may acquire or come in contact with while on the Internet We agree to the replacement costs as outlined in the lost, damaged, or stolen section of the iPad Acceptable Use Policy. We agree that the iPad will be returned in good working condition with its original case when collected by NCS.

Northwest Christian Middle School offers the following sports programs as extra-curricular activities for middle school students.

Fall Sports:

-Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

-Co Ed Soccer (6th, 7th and 8th)

-Boys Tackle Football (7th and 8th)

-Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

Winter Sports:

-Girls Softball (7th and 8th)

-Girls Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

-Boys Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

-Boys Baseball (7th and 8th)

Spring Sports:

-Boys Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

-Girls Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

-Co Ed Golf (7th and 8th)

-Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

Sports Fee:

The Middle School sports fee is $75.00 per sport per season with the exception of football which is $125.00

Fall Try-Outs:

Football equipment handout if in town - Saturday August 5, 2023

Football begins the first day of school Aug 7.

Try-outs for girls volleyball - 7th & 8th grade W & Th 8/9 & 10 6th grade Fri 8/11 & Wed 8/16

Tryouts for soccer and cheer will begin the second week of school TBD.

Sign ups for fall athletics will be at Registration Day 8/2. Specific tryout info will be available then

Eligibility:

Grades are taken from gradebooks every week after the first four weeks of the start of the semester to determine the athlete’s eligibility If the athlete is earning a “F” in any course, they are deemed ineligible, and he or she will not be permitted to play in games for one week. The grades will be reevaluated by the athletic department or principal at the beginning of every week. The athlete may still participate in practice.