Phone: 817-252-2000

315 Churchill Rd.

Castleberry ISD
Netbook Handbook Form
Netbook Checklist:
____ 1. Both the student and parent or guardian have attended a Net
book Orientation session.
____ 2. Both the student and parent or guardian have signed a
Responsible Use Form.
____ 3. Both the student and parent or guardian have signed a Student
Code of Conduct Form.
____ 4. Both the student and parent or guardian have signed and re-
turned the Netbook Handbook Form.
____ 5. Paid a $30.00 annual non-refundable deposit.
____ 6. Both the student and parent or guardian have signed an
Inventory Form and documented the condition of the netbook
upon receipt of the netbook.

Student and Parent/Guardian Information
Printed Student Name: ______________________________________
Student School ID Number: __________________________________
Student Signature:__________________________________________

Printed Parent/Guardian Name:
_________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
_________________________________________________________
Castleberry Connected Learning Project Index
Table of Contents
Introduction: Connected Learning Project 1
Terms of the Annual Netbook Check-Out 2
Security and Protection Measures 3
Student Responsibilities 4
Parent Responsibilities 5
Rules of Appropriate Use 6
Rules of Appropriate Use (cont.) 7
Student E-mail Responsible Use 8
Table of Fines and Repair Costs 9
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Table of Fines and Repair Costs

Each student will pay a $30 non-refundable deposit annually.
Students are expected to keep the netbook in good condition
for the 3 years they will have it in their possession. Failure to
do so will result in fines as specified below.
All fines must be paid in full before netbooks will be
returned or reissued.
Only components that need to be repaired will be turned
in to the repair center. Students are responsible for
keeping up with the remaining components.
In case of theft, a police report must be filed and a
copy provided to the technology department. Student
and parents or guardians will be responsible for the $50
insurance deductible.
Random inspections of netbooks will occur. Students
who fail to report damage or abuse will be subject to
fines and to disciplinary actions.
After the third repair, students are responsible for the full
repair cost.



Damaged Item Cost
Missing Keys or Broken Keyboard $10
Lost/Damaged Netbook Bag $15
Lost/Damaged Power Cord $15
Reimage or Reconfigure Netbook $25
Broken Lid/Case $50
Cracked Screen $70
Damaged Battery $75
Full Netbook Replacement $300
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Student E-Mail Responsible Use
Students will use SharpSchool as their school e-mail provider.
SharpSchool allows website administrators to regulate access,
intercept inappropriate e-mail, monitor individual student e-mail
accounts, and determine user privileges.
Students may only access their Sharpschool email account.
Do not share an e-mail password.
If a student shares his/her password with another person, he/she
is still responsible for what happens with his/her personal
account.
Never make plans to meet an online "friend" in person. If
someone online asks to meet in person, notify your teacher
immediately, so he/she can document the incident.
Never give out personal information like name, address, or
phone number.
Do not write, post, or attach anything inappropriate or unkind in
e-mail.
Always delete unknown e-mail attachments. They can contain
destructive viruses.
Refrain from writing in capital letters because readers might
perceive it as "SHOUTING."
Keep messages short and to the point. Always include a brief
subject in the subject line.
Do not "flame" (say something malicious) in an e-mail. Using e-
mail to threaten, intimidate, embarrass, or with intent to harm
another is a class C misdemeanor. (HB 2003)
Do not send "spam." Spamming is sending the electronic
equivalent to junk mail. (advertisements, jokes, chain letters, or
things that are of no real value to the individual)

Consequences for Inappropriate Use
Suspension of computer/email login account
Suspension of access to the Internet
Points deducted from students project grade and no grade given
until sources are cited appropriately
Revocation of the computer/email login account
In-school suspension or suspension from school
Payment for any intentional damage to district equipment or
software
Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct and applicable laws
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The Castleberry "Connected Learning" Project
will provide students with
mobile connectivity to limitless information
that enables them to become
self-empowered learners.



From the Associate Director
of Technology Services:

Beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, Castleberrys
Connected Learning Project began to bring one-to-
one computing to the students at Castleberry ISD.
This year, every 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade student
as well as all students at REACH will be issued their own
netbook computer that he or she may use anywhere for
school-related assignments and projects. Eventually, the
program will be extended in phases to all 4th-12th grade
students.

Why the shift from traditional textbooks to one-to-one
computing? In order for students to be competitive in
todays global society, they need 24/7 mobile access to
the vast resources available online in order to learn new
things, collaborate with others, and be creators of
multimedia content. The National Technology Plan states,
The challenge for our education system is to leverage
technology to create learning experiences that mirror
students daily lives and the reality of their futures. The
Castleberry Connected Learning Project is our
roadmap to achieving this national goal.

Castleberry is committed to providing our students with
the best technology and learning opportunities that will
prepare them to be self-empowered learners throughout
their lives.
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Terms of the Annual Netbook Check-Out
Terms: Before a student can take possession of a CISD
netbook, both the student and a parent or guardian must
attend a Netbook Orientation, return a signed Responsible
Use Form, a signed Student Code of Conduct Form, a
signed Netbook Handbook Form located on the back of
this handbook, and pay a $30.00 non-refundable deposit.
Only cash will be accepted.
Responsible Use: Students will comply at all times with
the Responsible Use Policy, the Student Code of Conduct,
and the Netbook Handbook. Any failure to comply ends
the right to possess a District issued netbook effective im-
mediately. Students may also be subject to disciplinary ac-
tion.
Liability: If the netbook is damaged or not returned at
the end of the school year, the student is responsible for
the cost of the repair or the replacement value of the net-
book. In the case of theft, a police report must be filed and
provided to the technology department. If a netbook is
proven to be stolen, students are still responsible for pay-
ing a $50 deductible before another netbook will be is-
sued. If the netbook is lost because of negligence, students
are responsible for the full replacement cost of the net-
book. Netbooks that are not returned at the end of the
year will be considered lost due to negligence.
Scheduled Evaluations: Random inspections of the net-
books will occur regularly. Students with damaged net-
books will be subject to fines and to disciplinary actions
outlined in the Responsible Use Policy, the Student Code
of Conduct, and the Netbook Handbook.

Violations of these terms will result in fees or
disciplinary action. See page 9 for a specific list of fees.


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Level III Serious, Persistent Problems, or Illegal
Acts

Sharing Passwords
Accessing or using another persons logon, password, or
account without permission
Pretending to be someone else when transmitting or receiving
messages
Using the name or persona of another person to create a web
page on or to post one or more messages on a commercial
social networking site without obtaining the other person's
consent and with the intent to harm, defraud, intimidate, or
threaten any person
Transmitting pictures without obtaining prior permission from
all individuals depicted, or from parents of depicted individuals
who are under the age of 18
Record the voice or image of another without the prior consent
of the individuals being recorded or in any way that disrupts the
educational environment or invades the privacy of others
Sending an electronic mail, instant message, text message, or
similar communication that references a name, domain address,
phone number, or other item of identifying information
belonging to any person without obtaining the other person's
consent or with the intent to cause harm or defraud any person
Using electronic devices to threaten, intimidate, or embarrass
another person (Cyberbullying)
Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or
resources
Using electronic devices to intentionally access, store, or post
materials, videos, or graphics that are vulgar, obscene, sexually
oriented, racially offensive, abusive, threatening, harassing,
damaging to another's reputation, or illegal
Using the Districts communication system for any illegal
purpose
Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering system
Blocking communications that allow security review
Vandalism: Involvement in altering, damaging, or destroying
District or personal records, documents, computer hardware/
software, network resources, or system settings, by any method,
including, but not limited to, the use of computer software
viruses or other electronic means
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Rules for Appropriate Use
Grades 2-12 will be assigned an individual account and will be
responsible for not sharing the password for that account with
others
The account is to be used for identified educational purposes
Students will be held responsible at all times for the proper use
of the account, and the District will suspend or revoke access if
the rules are violated

Inappropriate Uses

Level I Misbehaviors: Discipline Infractions
Playing non educational games on computer or Internet
Using USB drives or any removable media without permission
Accessing the Internet without permission including but not
limited to surfing, messaging, and posting to social networking
sites
Accessing programs or files without permission
Downloading programs or files onto the computer or into user
folder without permission
Checking non-school e-mail
Using inappropriate language such as swear words, vulgarity,
ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language
Wasting school resources through the improper use of the
computer and/or communications system
Using copyrighted information without obtaining permission from
and/or giving credit to the copyright holder, including but not
limited to graphics, music, documents, and text

Level II Misbehaviors: Significant Offenses
Posting personal information about yourself or others (such as
addresses and phone numbers)
Attempting to access or use another persons logon, password,
or account without permission
Using electronic devices to attempt to access, store, or post
materials, videos, or graphics that are vulgar, obscene, sexually
oriented, racially offensive, abusive, threatening, harassing,
damaging to another's reputation, or illegal
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted information
Misuse of equipment that could lead to damage (including but not
limited to touching LCD screens, unplugging cables, inserting
foreign objects into drives, connections, or other openings)
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Security and Protection Measures
Responsible Use Policy
Annually, all students and their parent or guardian must
sign and date a Responsible Use Agreement (RUP) before
students are allowed to use the District network. This
agreement will list various activities prohibited in the use
of technology and explain some possible consequences of
misuse. In addition, students will attend a RUP orientation
taught by an Instructional Technologist.
Netbook Security
Network policies are in place to prevent downloading or
installing software, removing software, or changing system
settings on the netbooks.
Filtering Software
Lightspeed filtering software will be active at all times on
District netbooks to block and filter inappropriate web-
sites on the Internet. Specific sites will be added and
blocked as reported by the Network Support Coordina-
tor.
Monitoring of Internet Use
All students must logon to the netbook using a valid Dis-
trict issued username and password. The technology staff
will periodically check for unauthorized site access which
will be identified by the username.
Internet Safety Procedures
Castleberry ISD is in compliance with the Child Internet
Protection Act and has a school board adopted Internet
Safety Procedure implemented.
E-mail Protection
The use of e-mail by students will be primarily used for
educational purposes. The student e-mail system is fil-
tered prior to delivery to individual accounts.
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Student Responsibilities
Students must participate in a netbook orientation to
ensure that they are familiar with their roles and
responsibilities prior to taking possession of the
netbook.
Students are responsible at all times for their
netbooks.
Students are required to bring their netbook to school
each day and take it with them to each class.
Each netbook must be carried in a school provided
bag.
Students may not loan the netbook or its components
to other students for any reason.
Never leave a netbook unattended. Netbooks left
unattended at school will be taken up to avoid theft.
Students are responsible for charging and maintaining
batteries in netbooks daily.
All students have access to a digital locker and
document folder in which to store data.
Netbooks are the property of the district and are
imaged with the CISD approved software. Netbook
software may not be changed or personalized in any
way.
All power chargers are assigned by serial numbers. If a
charger is turned in that does not match the database,
it will not be accepted, and students are responsible
for the replacement cost or purchasing a charger from
CISD.
Missing netbooks must be reported immediately to a
campus assistant principal in writing by completing the
missing netbook form.
Netbooks reported stolen must be accompanied by a
police report to document evidence of theft. It is the
responsibility of the student/parent to provide the
report.
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If a netbook is deemed intentionally damaged, the
student is responsible for the cost of the repair or
replacement.
Students must clear fines within 30 days. If not,
students will be billed for the full cost of the repairs
rather than fees only.
Parent Responsibilities
Parents must attend a netbook orientation and agree
in writing to the terms and conditions of the program.
Parents must sign the Netbook Handbook Form and
return it to the school prior to a netbook being issued
to their child.
Parents are responsible for familiarizing themselves
with and reviewing the Responsible Use Policy and the
Netbook Handbook.
Parents are responsible for monitoring students use of
the netbook at home at all times. Use of the netbook
outside of the school day must still meet all sections of
the Responsible Use Policy.
Parents are asked to monitor their students activities
on the Internet on a regular basis. Remember, parents
are responsible for overseeing their childs use of the
Internet while at home.
If a netbook is lost or stolen, parents will be required
to contact the assistant principal within the school and
complete the appropriate form.
If a netbook is stolen, parents will be required to
obtain a police report. They should then contact the
assistant principal, complete the appropriate form, and
supply a copy of the police report. The assistant
principal will complete appropriate school insurance
documentation and notify the parents of progress.