care of devices
Students are responsible for the general care of their school-issued eSMART device.
Students must take any damaged Personal Mobile Computing devices or devices failing to operate properly to the school help desk for evaluation and/or repair.
General Precautions
Carrying Personal Mobile Computing Devices
The district provides students with protective cases for their eSMART devices. These cases have sufficient padding for typical use. The district also provides a padded sling bag for the devices.
Students must keep their eSMART devices inside the protective sling bags at all times when not in use. Folders, workbooks, etc. should be kept in a book bag or carried separately to avoid placing excessive pressure and weight on the eSMART device screen.
Screen Care
Screen damage will occur when pressure is applied to the screen. Users must avoid leaning on the top of the device or placing objects in a book bag or protective case in a way that it applies pressure to the screen.
eSMART Devices Undergoing Repair
The school may issue a loaner eSMART device to a student while his/her eSMART device is being repaired by staff at the school help desk. A student may not receive a loaner immediately. There may be a delay depending upon availability of a loaner eSMART device.
Charging Your eSMART Device’s Battery
eSMART devices must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. Students must charge their eSMART devices each evening. Repeat violations of not charging the battery for the school day may result in students being required to “check out” their mobile computing device daily from the school help desk.
Home Internet Access
Students may establish Wi-Fi connections with their eSMART devices outside of school. Students can then use the device where ever access is available.
Camera Use
The eSMART device comes equipped with both front- and rear-facing camera and video capabilities.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to students’ educational records including photographs.
For this reason, students must obtain permission to publish or make publicly available a photograph or video of any school-related activity. Unauthorized recordings are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Walton County School District retains the rights to any recording and/or publishing of any student or staff member’s work or image.
Students must take any damaged Personal Mobile Computing devices or devices failing to operate properly to the school help desk for evaluation and/or repair.
General Precautions
- Use only a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen. Do not use cleansers of any type.
- Carefully insert cords and cables into the eSMART device to prevent damage.
- eSMART devices and district-issued covers must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels not the property of Walton County School District. “Skins” and other personalization are prohibited.
- Never leave your eSMART devices in an unlocked locker, unlocked car, or any other unsupervised area.
- Students are responsible for keeping their eSMART device’s battery charged for school each day.
Carrying Personal Mobile Computing Devices
The district provides students with protective cases for their eSMART devices. These cases have sufficient padding for typical use. The district also provides a padded sling bag for the devices.
Students must keep their eSMART devices inside the protective sling bags at all times when not in use. Folders, workbooks, etc. should be kept in a book bag or carried separately to avoid placing excessive pressure and weight on the eSMART device screen.
Screen Care
Screen damage will occur when pressure is applied to the screen. Users must avoid leaning on the top of the device or placing objects in a book bag or protective case in a way that it applies pressure to the screen.
- Use only a dry soft cloth or anti-static cloth to clean the screen.
- Do not bump the eSMART device against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc., as it will crack and break the screen.
eSMART Devices Undergoing Repair
The school may issue a loaner eSMART device to a student while his/her eSMART device is being repaired by staff at the school help desk. A student may not receive a loaner immediately. There may be a delay depending upon availability of a loaner eSMART device.
Charging Your eSMART Device’s Battery
eSMART devices must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. Students must charge their eSMART devices each evening. Repeat violations of not charging the battery for the school day may result in students being required to “check out” their mobile computing device daily from the school help desk.
Home Internet Access
Students may establish Wi-Fi connections with their eSMART devices outside of school. Students can then use the device where ever access is available.
Camera Use
The eSMART device comes equipped with both front- and rear-facing camera and video capabilities.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to students’ educational records including photographs.
For this reason, students must obtain permission to publish or make publicly available a photograph or video of any school-related activity. Unauthorized recordings are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Walton County School District retains the rights to any recording and/or publishing of any student or staff member’s work or image.