PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Info

The “PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal” and “Annual Student Verification Form” are two separate and independent modules of PowerSchool.  All parents/guardians will receive a system-generated email containing a snapcode link to an Enrollment ("Annual Student Verification Form") page for you to confirm and update the information in our new student database. This process will occur annually prior to the new school year. Please contact the school if you have any questions about the "Annual Student Verification Form". PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal Setup Information (Grades 6-12) Note: If you have already completed the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian portal account setup, then you may disregard the information below. You should have received an email with a password-protected attachment containing your student’s Access ID and Access Password.  Below is a link to directions to create the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal account using the Access ID and Access Password.  Directions for PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal Setup Once your account is set up, follow this link to the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Portal. This link provides instructions for checking student schedules, grades, and attendance, as well as other features including course registration. This link provides you information on how to add an additional student to the Parent Portal. If you run into any issues in this process or if you are new to the district, please submit a ticket to our help desk.

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Device (Chromebook, PC laptop, iPad) Loan Agreement

This agreement is subject to the following terms and conditions:

• The device and related peripherals are on loan and remain the property of Holliston  Public Schools.

• Proper care of the device and related peripherals are the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian while in their possession. 

• Parents/guardians are financially responsible for all costs in case of loss or damage to the device.

• It is the student’s/ parent’s responsibility to charge the device nightly and to bring it to school each day.

• The student will be the exclusive user of this device and should not grant access to any other individual, including family members.

• During the school day, HPS administrators and teachers may monitor student use at any time including screen and internet.

• Device activity at home is only filtered for Chromebooks. Parents are responsible for monitoring home activity on iPads &   PC laptops. 

• Device, charger, and case will be returned to the appropriate school at the end of each school year, or at the time of transfer or withdrawal from Holliston Public Schools. 

• Device, charger, and case will be returned in good condition.

• The Holliston Public Schools may charge a late fee and/or take disciplinary measures if the device, charger, and case are not returned on or before the return date.

• Repairs for any devices with software issues or damage should be submitted through the Holliston technology helpdesk.  At no time should devices be repaired or serviced by anyone outside the Holliston Public Schools.

 

HPS Device Insurance Program

Accidents happen. Even when you are being your most careful, sometimes devices get damaged or stop working. That’s why HPS strongly recommends that families purchase insurance for the device issued to students.    Families will be responsible for any loss or damage without insurance.

 

Cost: $40 per student per school year 

Payment may be made on the Town of Holliston website (Scroll down to School Payments, choose School Programs on the left menu, then Device Insurance)  in the amount of $40 for a single device ($20 more if a second device is assigned to the same student).

 

Coverage	Malfunction or Accidental Damage	Loss or                            Theft
Entire Device	✔	✔
Exterior body	✔	✔
Screen	✔	✔
Keyboard or trackpad	✔	✔
External ports	✔	✔
Internal circuitry	✔	✔
Charging cable	✔
Protective carrying case	✔

 

Getting Repairs

Submit a ticket through the helpdesk.  If possible, you will be issued a loaner device while yours is in for repair.   You will be notified when you can pick up your repaired device.

Exclusions

HPS  reserves the right to charge full price for replacement or repairs of the device in case of:

• Intentional damage (e.g. missing keyboard keys)                                                        

• Extreme neglect

• Frequent or recurring damage, where the cumulative repair costs exceed the replacement cost of the device.  

• Chromebooks -$250

• iPads- $299

• PC Laptops at HHS - $1030

TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Purpose

The Holliston Public Schools shall provide access for employees, volunteers, and students to the system/network, including access to external networks, for limited educational purposes. Educational purposes shall be defined as classroom activities, academic research, professional development, and high-quality self-discovery activities of an educational nature. The purpose of the system/network is to assist in preparing students for success in life and work by providing access to a wide range of information and the ability to communicate with others. The system/network will be used to increase communication (staff, parent, and student), enhance productivity, and assist staff in upgrading existing skills and acquiring new skills through a broader exchange of information. The system/network will also be utilized to provide information to the community, including parents, governmental agencies, and businesses.

Availability

The superintendent or designee shall implement, monitor, and evaluate the district’s system/network for instructional and administrative purposes.

Access to the system/network, including external networks, shall be made available to employees and students for instructional and administrative purposes and in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures.

Access to the system/network is a privilege, not a right. All users shall be required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of all administrative regulations and procedures governing use of the system and shall agree in writing or electronically to comply with such regulations and procedures. Noncompliance with applicable regulations and procedures may result in suspension or termination of user privileges and

other disciplinary actions consistent with the policies of the Holliston Public Schools. Violations of law may result in criminal prosecution as well as disciplinary action by the Holliston Public Schools.

Acceptable Use

The superintendent or designee shall develop and implement administrative regulations, procedures, and user agreements, consistent with the purposes and mission of the Holliston Public Schools as well as with law and policy governing copyright.

Monitored Use

Electronic mail transmissions, web postings, podcasts, messaging tools, blogs, and other use of emerging technologies by students, employees, and volunteers shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated staff to ensure appropriate use for instructional and administrative purposes.

Liability

The Holliston Public Schools shall not be liable for users' inappropriate use of electronic resources
or violations of copyright restrictions, users' mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users.
The Holliston Public Schools shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on external networks. The Holliston Public Schools shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of personal equipment brought in from the outside.

General Policy Provisions

1. Commercial use of the system/network is prohibited.

2. The district will provide training to users in the proper use of the system/network.

3. The district will provide each user with copies of the Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures.

4. Copyrighted software or data shall not be placed on the district system/network without permission from the holder of the copyright and the system administrator.

5. Network access will only be granted to employees with a signed (written or electronic) access agreement and permission of their supervisor.

6. Network access will only be granted to students with a signed (written or electronic) access agreement and permission of the building administrator or designee(s).

7. Network access will only be granted to volunteers and visitors with a signed (written or electronic) user agreement and permission of a school or district administrator.

8. All passwords are confidential and shall be protected by the user and not shared or displayed.

9. Students completing required coursework will have first priority for after hours’ use of equipment.

10. Principals or their designee will be responsible for disseminating and enforcing policies and procedures in the building(s) under their control.

11. Principals or their designee will ensure that all users complete and sign an agreement to abide by policies and procedures regarding use of the system/network. All such agreements are to be maintained at the building level.

12. Principals or their designee will ensure that training is provided to users on appropriate use of electronic resources and emerging technologies.

13. Superintendent or his/her designee shall be authorized to monitor or examine all system activities, including but not limited to electronic mail transmissions, web postings, podcasts, blogs, messaging tools as deemed appropriate to ensure proper use of electronic resources and emerging technologies.

14. Superintendent or his/her designee shall be responsible for establishing appropriate retention and backup schedules.

15. System users should purge electronic information according to district retention guidelines and in compliance with Public Records Laws.

16. Superintendent or his/her designee shall be responsible for establishing disk usage limitations, if needed.

17. Individual users shall, at all times, be responsible for the proper use of accounts issued in their name. Users should not leave their workstations logged in and unattended.

18. The system/network may not be used for illegal purposes, in support of illegal activities, or for any activity prohibited by district policy, including circumventing firewalls and/or accessing forbidden or inappropriate material.

19. System users shall not use another user’s account.

20. System users may redistribute copyrighted material only with the written permission of the copyright holder or designee. Such permission must be specified in the document or in accordance with applicable copyright laws, district policy, and administrative procedures.

21. System administrators may upload/download public domain programs to the system/network. System administrators are responsible for determining if a program is in the public domain.

22. Any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment, materials, data, or programs is prohibited.

23. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance may be viewed as violations of district policy and/or as criminal activity under applicable state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

24. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of system privileges and will require restitution for costs associated with hardware, software, and system restoration.

25. Forgery or attempted forgery is prohibited.

26. Attempts to read, delete, copy, or modify the digital media, including but not limited to electronic mail, websites, data files, digital images, podcasts of other users or to interfere with the ability of other users to send/receive electronic mail or digital media is prohibited.

27. User shall use appropriate language. Swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and other inflammatory language are prohibited.

28. Pretending to be someone else when sending/receiving messages or posting digital media including but not limited to websites, digital images, and podcasts is prohibited.

29. Transmitting or viewing obscene material is prohibited.

30. Individuals should exercise extreme caution before revealing personal information (address, phone numbers, etc.) on an open internet site.

31. The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the district’s system/network and emerging technologies.

32. A user who violates district policy or administrative procedures will be subject to suspension or termination of system/network privileges and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and/or prosecution.

33. Cyber-bullying, as defined in School Committee Policy JICFB, using either school-owned or not school-owned equipment is strictly prohibited.

User Agreement for Participation in an Electronic Communications System (To Be Completed by Employees, Volunteers, and Students)

This user agreement must be renewed each academic year by employees, volunteers, and students.