Code of Digital Conduct
Acting Responsibility in a Digital World—I will act with integrity
Respect Yourself
- I will respect myself through my actions.
- I will ensure the privacy of my own information.
Protect Yourself
- I will not post information that will put me at risk.
- I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me.
- I will protect my passwords, accounts and resources.
Respect Others
- I will show respect for others.
- I will not use electronic media to insult, bully, harass or stalk other people.
- I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.
- I will not access other people’s personal spaces or areas.
Protect Others
- I will protect others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate communications or
materials.
Respect Property (Intellectual and Technological)
- I will verify the accuracy of information.
- I will request permission to use resources and cut all references to websites, books, media, etc.
- I will use Board technological property only for legal activities.
- I will not disrupt the activity of Board equipment.
- I will not violate the security of Board equipment.
Protect Property (Intellectual and Technological)
- I will purchase my music and media and will refrain from distributing media in a manner that violates licensing.
Electronic Communication Devices
The use of a range of communication technologies continues to increase in our schools. As the technology has expanded at an alarming rate, so have the implications related to safety, privacy and intrusion in our school and communities.
The use of the Internet, social media, and text messaging for bullying and harassment is a serious problem increasing in magnitude. These activities have an impact on the school climate, and affect the safety and learning environment at the school. Communication devices also have the potential to be used for academic dishonesty.
HHSS Cell Phone_Personal Device Policy
Students who continue to be non-compliant with the rule established by the teacher will be referred to the administration.
Communication
School Day
School-Day is an online portal that provides real-time access to up-to-date information and the ability to:
- Complete instant online payments.
- View announcements, news, and class information.
- Approve permission forms instantly online.
- Register your child for extracurricular events.
To sign up for School Day, please follow the instructions at this link: School Day Sign Up
School Website: hrh.wrdsb.ca
The school website can be accessed through any browser or mobile device. School communications, contact information, events and links to teacher sites can be found on the school website.
Twitter: @HHSSHuskies
The school uses twitter to communicate day-to-day school activities as well as re-tweet WRDSB posts pertaining to schools in general. If you have a Twitter account you can follow @HHSSHuskies or you can visit the school website and read the Twitter feed on the home page.
Instagram: @huronheightss
The school Instagram account keeps you in the loop with all things Huron Heights.
Technology
Students have access to Chromebooks, desktop computers, mobile technology, cloud storage and printing capabilities. In order to access these devices and services, all students have been given Student Accounts. For Chromebook troubleshooting tips & tricks students can visit Tech @ Home. This link can also be found on our school home page.
All secondary students are assigned a Chromebook for their perusal while attending one of our schools. Students are responsible for bringing a fully-charged Chromebook to school daily (Loaner Chromebooks and chargers are not available).
If the Chromebook gets damaged (we get it, accidents happen) then students can drop the device off in the Main Office for assessment. Please note that there is no loaner stock available while the broken Chromebook is being assessed.
Should students move but still attend a Waterloo Region District School Board they will keep the assigned Chromebook for use at their new WRDSB school.
Should students leave our school board, the Chromebook must be returned to their school upon departure.
Student Accounts
Every student has a Student Account that gives them access to Chromebooks, Google Drive, Google Classroom, desktops and more. You will need a WRDSB username and password to sign into your account. Your VP, Guidance Counselor or teacher will share this information with you.
Password Changes
Staff & students can visit mypassword.wrdsb.ca to change their passwords. If students have forgotten their password then can ask their teacher to reset it for them.
Printing
All students receive $2.50 in Print Credits at the beginning of each school year. Should students require additional Print Credits, they can purchase more by filling out and depositing the Print Credit envelop located in the library.
Print Credits are updated on a daily basis immediately following O Canada.
Accessing files from Home
Students have two options for accessing files from home computers.
- Save your work to Google Drive using your WRDSB Google account. You can access your Google Drive from any device with internet access
- You can access the files by using “WRDSB MYFILES’. To access “WRDSB MYFILES” students can visit https://myfiles.wrdsb.ca or click on the link on the school homepage under “MYWAY”