STGC BYOD Policy - Parent Version

Allowed devices: Notebooks, laptops and tablets
Acceptable Use: Devices are allowed solely for the purpose of

St. George’s College improving teaching and learning relevant to CXC content. As
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy such gaming, videoing, social media, etc. are all generally
inappropriate. Inappropriate usage will result in confiscation
Background of the device and the offending student may make
St. George’s College (StGC) students in the 4th to 6th forms himself/herself ineligible for the program. Devices are to be
require access to computers for some of their courses and for used in the following areas only: Special subject rooms, the
the preparation of CXC school based assessments (SBAs) and library, AV rooms, and student resource rooms.
internal assessments (IAs). Timely access to computers is
sometimes a challenge. In addition, for some courses the Policy Statement
capability of the machines provided by the school does not 1. Participation in the BYOD Program is for 5th and 6th Form
meet the requirement of the software that the students must students (CSEC/CAPE), and 4th form CSEC students in
use, and providing such a platform is not financially feasible. particular subject areas.
2. Devices are limited to notebooks, laptops and tablets
To address the need for access to computing devices, St. ONLY.
George’s College will be introducing a bring-your-own-device 3. Devices must be registered with the school before use.
(BYOD) program. BYOD participants will be allowed to bring This is done by completing, signing and returning the
their own device to complete school work in designated areas. attached BYOD permission form, and affixing the
To participate in the programme, students must meet provided decal to the approved device.
programme eligibility requirements and acknowledge and 4. St. George’s College is not liable for theft, loss or damage
agree with the schools BYOD policy as defined below, along of students’ devices. Students are responsible for the
with their parents. safety and security of their own devices. Special
circumstances of theft, damage by other students will be
Policy goal handled like any other case in normal school
This policy seeks to set the framework under which students circumstances (see St. George’s College Student/Parent
will be allowed to use their own computing devices for Handbook).
academic pursuits while at school. 5. The student must have parental permission in writing
allowing them to bring the device to school and releasing
Eligibility: CSEC/CAPE students (4th to 6th Form Students) the school from liability in the event of loss, theft or
damage.
6. Smartphones do not fall under the StGC BYOD policy.
7. The school will not provide charging stations/ports.
Devices must be charged at home.
8. The owner of the device is responsible for antivirus
protection on the device. The school will not be held St. George’s College – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
responsible for virus infections on your device. Permission Form
9. The Lab Technician’s employed by the school will not fix
problems with students’ devices. I ________________________________________ give permission for my child
10. Students are not allowed to browse inappropriate (Parent/Guardian)
content using the device
11. Students are not allowed to download video or media of form
(Name of child)
content, or stream YouTube content.
12. Capturing and recording video and audio of activities on To bring the following device:
campus are not allowed.
13. Students are not allowed to loan their devices to other
students. Devices must be in the possession of the
students who own them at all times while on campus. (Type of device and detailed description.)
The owner of a device will therefore be held accountable
for misuse of the device by other students. for use in class. I will not hold the school responsible in the
14. Failure to comply with the requirements listed above event of loss, damage or theft of the device. (Special
may result in confiscation and may make the offending circumstances of theft or damage by other students will be
student ineligible for further participation in the BYOD handled like any other case in normal school circumstances.)
programme. Other disciplinary sanctions may also be
applied.
Parent/Guardian Name Signature Date
Student Name Signature Date
Approved by (name) Signature Date

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