COMPUTER AND CELL PHONE USE

Computers are to complement students’ academic life—they broaden capabilities for research and productivity. Students should avoid situations that would encourage the school to restrict the use of computers. (Please see Student Policies for Computer Use form.) Remember, use of the system is a privilege, not a right. Students who abuse or make inappropriate use of computers or the Internet will lose that privilege. Violations involving the computers will be handled through the discipline policy.

Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the network or with any internet access, you must notify I.T. or Head of School. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not use another individual’s account. Attempts to log onto the system as any other user will result in the cancellation of your user privileges.

Remember, a computer problem is not an excuse for not completing homework!

The use of cell phones can be disruptive to academic and social development. At Renaissance School, we expect an engaged group of students and faculty working in an environment driven by discussion and academic discourse.

The use and presence of cell phones or devices with internet access (other than computers) during school hours are permitted only in the front office. Students are required to leave their cell phones silenced or turned off in their student mailbox during school hours. In other words, cell phones should not travel past the front office. Should a student not follow the rules of all phone use, their parents will be notified and cell phone use on campus will be prohibited. Texting or answering a phone during class is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate loss of phone privileges for the remainder of the year. Disregarding this policy will result in permanent loss of phone use.

AI policy

While AI is never to be a substitute for creative or critical thinking, Renaissance School embraces the opportunities AI can provide in both learning and innovative teaching. The role and use of AI will vary between classes and students should not attempt to use AI in any assignment unless clear expectations and application has been set by the instructor. Faculty may use content detectors in homework and students will be required to re-do any assignment with AI content match.

If AI is used inappropriately, the Head of School will be notified and will work with the student and teacher on a plan of action moving forward. After two or more infractions of this policy, parents will be notified.