Student Handbook – Technology Use Policy
Technology Use Policies
Computers and related equipment (printers, scanners, etc.) are provided for Indiana Academy students for educational purposes and communication with others. This policy outlines the regulations for the use of lounge desktop computers, switches and other related equipment such as printers, scanners, etc. The computers and related equipment are the property of the Indiana Academy and for appropriate use only as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy. Students are responsible for checking, reading, understanding, and if necessary, responding to official school information found in their school email account at least once in a 24-hour period. This is to ensure that important updates and information are conveyed and addressed in a timely manner for all parties involved. This excludes days when the Academy is closed for extended weekends/breaks. The student’s use of the school’s computers, network, and internet services is a privilege, not a right. Unacceptable use, activity, or care of school computers and related equipment may result in suspension or cancellation of privileges as well as additional disciplinary action and/or legal action.
Desktop Computers: Labs and Study Lounges
Desktop computers for student use are located at various places within Wagoner Hall.
- Students are not to use the computers to play games or movies. These are primarily for educational use.
- If you are using the computer for audio purposes, use the headsets.
- If other students are waiting do not use the computers for long periods of time.
- Do not add or delete software from the computers.
- Save all of your work on a disk or drive not on the hard drive of the computer.
- Students should remain as quiet as possible so as not to disturb others using the computers or printers.
- Do not waste or take supplies, such as paper and toner, provided by the Academy.
- The computers and related equipment must be used so as not to damage them.
Wi-Fi Only
All student devices must access the network wirelessly unless approved as part of an accommodation. Students are not allowed to bring or use non-Academy networking equipment (e.g. hubs, routers, etc.).
Printers
Printers are available in various lounges around Wagoner Hall. Students have access to $25 per semester in printing credits used to print on the Pharos printing system in the Academy and at other locations around campus including Bracken Library. Students access these funds by using the ID card reader on the printer.
Students can print from University printers by uploading Microsoft Word, Excel, or Powerpoint, PDF, images, and text documents at mobileprint.bsu.edu/myprintcenter.
Wireless Communication Device Policy
This policy applies to all activities during the school day within the instructional building (Burris Laboratory building). This policy does not apply to the residential hall (Wagoner/Elliott) except when a teacher temporarily holds a class session in a location other than the Burris Laboratory building. This policy does not apply to Ball State University courses or other Ball State University buildings.
Per Indiana Code 20-26-5-40.7, each school corporation must adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that does the following:
- Prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device unless directed by the classroom teacher for educational purposes only. If required for participation in classroom instruction, a teacher may direct students to use only laptops or tablets. Cellphones, gaming devices, and smartwatches may not be used and must always be stored in a residential room, locker, backpack, or cellphone holders in the classroom.
Students are prohibited from using any wireless communication device in the hallways, bathrooms, and all other locations inside the instructional building unless directly instructed to by a teacher. Students violating this policy may have their phone taken by a Burris or Indiana Academy school official for the remainder of the day. Phones can be picked up from the school office at the end of the instructional day. Repeated violations of this policy will result in further consequences as outlined in the Student Handbook.
This policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during the school day if the use of the wireless communication device is:
- included in the student’s individualized education program (IEP);
- included in the student’s 504 plan;
- necessary for the management of a documented medical condition pursuant to an order provided by a licensed health care provider;
- authorized by the superintendent or the superintendent’s designee at the appropriate time during an emergency, as determined by the superintendent or designee; or
- necessary for language translation to ensure access for multi-lingual learners, prioritizing school-managed wireless communication devices or applications where available
A student may use an unobtrusive audio recording device (not a cell phone or smartwatch) solely for the student’s individual educational notetaking or personal learning assistance if the device:
- is designed to capture spoken word audio;
- does not capture, store, or transmit images or video;
- is approved by and visible to the classroom teacher at all times while in use;
- is provided to the school for inspection upon request; and
- is used in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal law governing consent to audio recording
Pursuant to Indiana Code, an audio recording under this policy may not be used for a disciplinary, evaluative, or supervisory purpose against a student or school employee.