Technology Info & Policies

Roncalli Catholic Schools provides technology resources to students, faculty, and staff to promote the development of young men and women of competence, conscience, and compassion through an integrated academic, spiritual, and extracurricular program.  It is expected that technology is to be used in a reasonable, ethical, moral, and legal manner in accordance with the mission statement, beliefs, and values of Roncalli Catholic Schools. The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers and is an environment of independent, unregulated resources that can change daily.  The Internet is a valuable tool offering a vast number of resources.  This resource is used in the same manner as books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs are used in an educational setting.

Parents/Guardians are responsible to provide a safe environment for students while using technology at home for school-related work. Parents/Guardians also are encouraged to:
●    set rules for student use at home.      
●    allow use in common areas of the home where student use can easily be monitored.        
●    demonstrate a genuine interest in student’s use of devices. 
●    reinforce the idea that the device is a productivity tool to support learning, rather than used as a form of entertainment.
●    become familiar with Internet safety resources such as:

https://internetsafety101.org/internetsafety101
https://www.apa.org/topics/prevent-bullying
https://www.isafe.org/
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0038-onguardonline

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Students must protect their personal and private information. While on the Internet, students shall not reveal personal information, including home address or phone number, or the addresses or phone numbers of other students.

All activity on Roncalli Catholic Schools' devices and email account, whether conducted at school or off site, is subject to search as Roncalli Catholic Schools property.

 

Roncalli High School provides technology resources to students, faculty, and staff to promote the development of young men and women of competence, conscience, and compassion through an integrated academic, spiritual, and extracurricular program.  It is expected that technology is to be used in a reasonable, ethical, moral, and legal manner in accordance with the mission statement, beliefs, and values of Roncalli High School. The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers and is an environment of independent, unregulated resources that can change daily.  The Internet is a valuable tool offering a vast number of resources.  This resource is used in the same manner as books, magazines, newspapers, and DVDs are used in an educational setting.

Roncalli High School is preparing students for the future by offering up-to-date computer resources to complement the curriculum.  Roncalli High School provides the following to students: Internet access, network login credentials (for lab and library PCs, and to connect to the student wifi), email accounts, and Chromebooks (if requested & assigned). It is our expectation that the school’s network, Internet access, PCs, and Chromebooks provided to students, as well as their own personal devices are to be used responsibly, as stated above.

Misuse of any electronic devices on the Roncalli High School’s network and/or on school grounds may result in any and/or all the following consequences:

• Banned from bringing or using any electronic devices on the school grounds for a period.  Electronic devices include cell phones. 

• Suspension of Roncalli High School technology, (equipment and network), for a period of time.

• Detention, in-school, and/or out-of-school suspensions depending on the severity of the violation.

• Involvement of law enforcement - Disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability. 

• Libel may result in legal action.

• Payments for damages and repairs.

CREDENTIALS

Roncalli High School uses Single Sign-On to synchronize students’ passwords. Single Sign-On allows students to use a single username (in this case, their email address) and password to sign into their email account, the student Wifi, on-campus student computers and/or a Roncalli Chromebook if assigned. Students cannot change their passwords. All communications to Mr. Taylor should include Mrs. Peter. Students are expected to use their accounts appropriately.

The following governs the use of  credentials:

• Passwords are to be kept confidential. Students must not share their passwords with their peers. In cases of sharing, any suspicious activities will be tied to you.

• Students may not tamper with, misuse, abuse or vandalize any hardware, software or security measures. Any violators will face disciplinary actions and/or payment of damages and fees.

  • Banned from bringing or using any electronic devices on the school grounds for a period of time. Electronic devices include cell phones.

  • Suspension of Roncalli High School technology (equipment and network) for a period of time

  • Detention, in school and/or out of school suspension depending on the severity of the violation

  • Involvement of law enforcement-disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability

  • Libel may result in legal action

  • Payments for damages and repairs

STUDENT WIFI

Roncalli High School provides Internet access to all students. Using Roncalli High School WiFi is a privilege that can be taken away anytime if Roncalli High School technology rules have been violated. Students must use the designated student's WiFi and must enter their Roncalli login credentials (email address and password) to gain access to WiFi. Instructions on how to connect to the student WiFi can be found here.

The following are not permitted, and students must abide by these rules with no exceptions:

• Use of any browser other than Google Chrome

• Using VPN Apps or proxy servers to gain access to blocked Internet sites

• Accessing, displaying, or sending pornographic or offensive material

• Accessing, displaying, or sending materials that are derogatory toward any race, religion, culture, ethnic group, gender or sexual orientation

• Using the Internet for transmission of materials in violation of local, state or federal regulations

• Using obscene language

• Cyberbullying

• Violation of copyright laws

• Trespassing in others’ files, folders or works

• Associating the school name or information in a negative manner on websites, social networks, or blogs, etc.

• Unauthorized recordings and/or unauthorized photos of other students and/or faculty/staff are not allowed. Violation of this policy will include disciplinary action and possible police involvement.

Social Media

Roncalli High School respects the right of its students to use social media. However, it is important that Roncalli High School students understand the need to exercise care in setting appropriate boundaries between their personal and public online behavior and to understand that what may seem private in the digital world can often become public, even without knowledge or consent. Unauthorized recording and/or unauthorized pictures of other students and/or faculty/staff are not allowed. Roncalli High School students who use social media must remember that any information posted reflects on the entire Roncalli High School community and as such, is subject to the same behavioral standards set forth in the Student/Family Handbook and may result in consequences including legal action.

STUDENT EMAIL

Roncalli High School provides an email account to each individual student to facilitate communications between administrators, teachers, and students. Students should check their school email account at least daily as this will be the primary method of communication between teachers and students. Students are expected to treat their issued email account as a professional account, not a personal account. Students are discouraged from using their issued Roncalli High School email accounts for non-school-related works and other personal means. Students may not use their issued Roncalli High School email account to create accounts for 3rd party services.

Issued Roncalli High School email accounts come with but are not limited to the following benefits:

• G-Suite for Education, which comes with the following applications:

  • Google Drive - an online storage file that allows students and teachers to store and share files within the Roncalli Catholic Schools’ domain.

  • Google Classroom - teachers use Classroom to create online manageable courses that students join as a means to access course materials, resources, submit assignments, and view their progress.

  • Google Slides - is similar to an online version of Microsoft PowerPoint that provides students with various features to create presentations.

  • Google Sheets - provides different tools that allow students to create and manipulate data.

  • Google Docs - is used to write and modify documents. Teachers may ask students to use Google Docs to write papers.

• Provides a means of communication between students and teachers, students and administrators and students and coaches:

  • Students must not engage in any conversation with teachers, administrators or coaches through their personal email accounts. Students are required to use their issued Roncalli Catholic Schools’ email account for this purpose.

CELL PHONES/SMARTPHONES

All Roncalli High Schools’ classrooms are cell phone/smartphone free zones. To eliminate distractions and boost student’s engagement and focus on their learning, the use of cell phones or smartphones in class and the library is prohibited unless expressly permitted by the teacher. Students may not use cell phones or smartphones in class as substitutes for laptops. Students have the option of bringing their own laptop or requesting to use a Roncalli High Schools’ Chromebook. In the extreme circumstance that you find yourself without a device and/or adapter, you may come to the Main Office and receive a loaner device and/or adapter if available.

Cell phones/smartphones must be on silent or turned off and put away during class. Students may not answer calls or texts during class time. A phone is available in the Main Office to students who need to contact their parents/guardians. Parents/Guardians may call the Main Office if they need to speak with their child.

A phone is available in the Main Office to students who need to contact their parents or legal guardians. Parents or legal guardians may call the Main Office if they need to speak with their child.

Cell phones or smartphones are portable devices capable of capturing images. Due to that fact, they are strictly prohibited from being used in locker rooms, restrooms and athletic trainer’s room. No recording of any type without consent is permitted.

     1. First violation – phone immediately turned in to the teacher or Main Office – the student can pick up the phone after school.
     2. Second violation – phone turned in to the Main Office – the student will bring the cell phone to the Main Office before 8 a.m. and can             pick it up after 3 p.m. for a period of time to be determined by administration.
     3. Third violation – phone turned in to the Main Office – parents/guardians will be contacted and they will need to pick up the phone                   from the Main Office.
     4. Other consequences, including legal action, may apply as deemed appropriate by the administration.

The administration reserves the right to check the content of confiscated devices. If the device is password protected, the student must tell the administration the password to unlock it. If the device was used to cheat or if inappropriate material is found on it, consequences may be imposed. Cameras/video recorders are never allowed to be used in restrooms, locker rooms or athletic trainer’s room. Unauthorized recordings and/or unauthorized photos of other students and/or faculty/staff are not allowed. Violation of this policy will include disciplinary action and possible police involvement.

Roncalli Catholic Schools are not responsible for damaged, lost, and/or stolen devices.

Upon Leaving Roncalli High School

Roncalli High School deletes all student’s credentials, email addresses, etc. two months upon leaving or after graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to transfer any documents or files they may need from their Roncalli High Schools’ account to their personal account. Failure to do so will result in lost data. Information on how to transfer school data to your personal accounts will be emailed to your Roncalli High School account by IT before your Roncalli High School account is removed. We are not responsible for lost data due to the email account being deleted.

Acknowledgment

Roncalli High School does not have control of information on the Internet. Therefore, information on the Internet may include material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, potentially objectionable or against the standards of Roncalli High School. Roncalli High School firmly believes that the valuable information and interaction available on the Internet far outweighs the possibility that users may obtain material that is not consistent with Roncalli High School’s educational goals.

Roncalli High School utilizes Internet content filtering in accordance with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). All devices on the Roncalli High School network will be monitored. Attempting to disable or bypass Internet content filters, including using or attempting to use proxies/VPN to access sites that would otherwise be restricted, is not permitted and will result in disciplinary action. Student use of the Internet is monitored on all devices.

Restrictions on the network and computers will block certain functions. Any attempt to bypass these restrictions will be a violation of the Roncalli High School Technology Use Policy and Agreement and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring student Internet use when off campus and at home.

Note: This policy may be changed and/or updated at any given time without warning. When that occurs, an updated policy will need to be signed by parents and students.

CHROMEBOOKS USE
Roncalli Catholic Schools provides Chromebooks to students who have requested to use one. Students may bring and use their own devices in accordance with the Bring Your Own Device Policy & Agreement (See the BYOD Policy & Agreement for more info). Issued Chromebooks are the property of Roncalli Catholic Schools and their intended use is for educational purposes only and for daily school use. Therefore, students are responsible for charging the Chromebook before the start of each school day and bringing both their Chromebooks and charger to all their classes, unless specifically instructed not to by their teacher.

CHROMEBOOKS OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) & WORKSPACE INTEGRATION
Chromebooks run Chrome OS, Google’s operating system. Therefore, Roncalli Catholic Schools’ Chromebooks have been configured to integrate with Google Workplace for Education (G-Suite). G-Suite includes Google Docs (word processing), Google Sheets (spreadsheets), Google Slides (presentations), Drawings, Sites and Forms. A school-issued email account is needed in order to use a school-issued Chromebook.

CHROMEBOOK ASSIGNMENT
A request must be made when registering for classes and parents/guardians and students must sign the Chromebook/School Issued Device Policy and Agreement before a Chromebook is assigned to a student. A late request may result in a delay or no available Chromebook.

IN SCHOOL USE
Connect your Chromebook to the student Wifi by using your network credentials (Roncalli High School email and password). Students must not use their Chromebooks in class as a distraction to either play games or participate in any other kind of activities that do not pertain to the class.

SIGN IN TO YOUR CHROMEBOOK
Use your school issued email address (example: [email protected]) and password to sign in. Request your password from the IT Administrator and carbon copy (cc) your building principal, if you do not remember your password.

Note: You will not be able to sign into your Chromebook without using your school issued email address. Students who did not request to use a Roncalli issued Chromebook will not be able to sign in until granted access to do so per the IT Administrator.

AT HOME USE
Students may connect their assigned Chromebooks to their home Wifi to successfully complete and submit assignments or to retrieve, access, etc. educational content used in classes. Roncalli Catholic Schools is not responsible for providing home technical support (contact your Internet provider if you are having Internet connectivity issues). Chromebook policies, procedures and all other applicable policies bind students wherever they use their Chromebooks.

RETURNING A CHROMEBOOK
Students who no longer wish to use a school-issued Chromebook must return their assigned Chromebooks and all school-purchased accessories and complete the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy and Agreement Form 2024-2025.

Students withdrawing or graduating from Roncalli High School must return their Chromebook and all school-purchased accessories on their last day of attendance (or a date determined by administration) to a place and time determined by administration.

If upon inspection of the device, there is evidence of abuse, neglect or intentional damage, the parent/guardian and/or student will be charged a fee for needed repairs, not to exceed the replacement cost of the Chromebook.

Failure to turn in the Chromebook and accessories will result in the parent/guardian and/or student being charged the full replacement cost. If payment is not received, the matter will be turned over to a collection agency. Any Chromebook not returned will be considered stolen property and law enforcement agencies will be notified.

At the end of every school year all school issued devices are to be returned to Roncalli High School so that updates and cleaning may be done. Every effort will be made to return the same device to the same student the following school year.

GENERAL CARE & USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Chromebook battery must be fully charged before the start of each school day.
• Always bring the power adapter to school daily in case the device battery needs to be charged.
• Always keep track of both the device and the power adapter.
• Do NOT plug the adapter into an unstable power source. A fee will be assessed in the case of a lost or damaged power adapter.
• Do NOT remove the Roncalli asset tag or identification label from the Chromebook.
• Cords, cables and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook.
• Chromebooks and chargers should be kept away from food and drinks, small children and pets.
• Chromebooks must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers or labels
• Do NOT loan your Chromebook to anyone. A fee will be assessed to you if it is damaged.
• Any evidence of damage of abuse, neglect or intentional damage, the parent/guardian and/or student will be charged a fee, not to exceed the replacement cost of the Chromebook.
• You are solely responsible for taking care of the device.

CHROMEBOOK SCREEN CARE
The Chromebook screen is sensitive and can be easily damaged if subjected to rough treatment and/or excessive pressure. Protect the Chromebook screen by following the rules below:

• Do not lift Chromebooks by the screen. When moving a Chromebook, support it from the bottom with the lid closed. Clean the screen with a soft, dry anti-static or microfiber cloth.
• Do not place anything near the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.
• Do not use disinfectant wipes, window cleaner, any type of liquid or water on the Chromebook.
• Do not lean or place anything on top of the Chromebook.
• Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (for example, pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
• Do not wedge the Chromebook into a book bag or place anything in the carrying case that will press against the cover as this will damage the screen.
• Do not poke the screen. For screen adjustment, do not grasp the screen by wrapping your hand around the screen; your thumbs can shatter the screen.

LABELS AND SERIAL NUMBERS
Labels and the Chromebook serial number may not be modified or tampered with in any way. Students may be charged up to the full replacement cost of a Chromebook for tampering with a school asset tag or turning in a Chromebook without a school asset tag.

POWER ADAPTER
A power adapter is provided to you with the device. You must bring the device and the power adapter to school daily in case the device battery needs to be charged. There are no extra adapters available to loan students. Always keep track of both the device and the power adapter. There are no spare adapters or devices.  Do not plug the adapter into an unstable power source. A fee will be assessed in the case of a lost or damaged power adapter.

CARRYING CASE
Your device is to be kept in the carrying case provided. Always keep the device in the carrying case when not in use.  The carrying case protects the device and reduces the chances of damage.

CHROMEBOOKS LEFT AT HOME
In the extreme circumstance that you find yourself without a device and/or adapter, you may come to the Main Office and receive a loaner device and/or adapter if available.

PHOTOS, SCREENSAVERS, AND BACKGROUND PHOTOS

• Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver or background. Some examples are images of guns, weapons, pornographic material, inappropriate language, alcohol, drugs, gang-related symbols or pictures. These will be dealt with per the student handbook.
• Photos/videos that require a large amount of storage space on the device are not permitted. Only photos that are for educational purposes should be saved to the device. All other photos/videos should not be taken or stored.

SOUND, MUSIC, GAMES, OR PROGRAMS

• Sound must always be muted unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.
• Students should have their own personal set of headphones, which may be used in the classroom at the discretion of teachers.
• Data Storage on the Chromebook is limited and should be managed by the students so that the full educational potential of the Chromebook is available.

PRINTING
At school, printing is not available from the Chromebook. Students can only print by using a desktop computer in the library.

CHROMEBOOK SECURITY & INSPECTION
Roncalli Catholic Schools uses a centralized Chromebook management system, which is utilized to change security settings, update software, add or remove applications, and monitor usage.
 

• Chromebooks may be checked and inspected at any time to ensure that students have not added/removed apps/extensions.
• Any attempt to change the configuration settings of the Chromebook will result in immediate disciplinary action.
• All activity on the Chromebook and Roncalli Catholic Schools issued email account, whether conducted at school or off-site, is subject to search.

NETWORK & SECURITY
Roncalli Catholic Schools is responsible for providing on-campus Internet access and content filtering. However, there is no guarantee that the network will be up and running 100% of the time. Students will not be penalized if the network is down and a completed assignment cannot be accessed for class projects, presentations, etc. as this type of network outage will affect all students and staff in the school building.

Roncalli Catholic Schools utilizes Internet content filtering in accordance with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). All Chromebooks will have all Internet activity protected and monitored by Roncalli Catholic Schools.

Attempting to disable or bypass Internet content filters, including using or attempting to use proxies/VPNs is not permitted and will result in disciplinary action. Student use of the Internet is restricted to the Student Wifi SSID and monitored on all devices.

Restrictions on the network and computers will block certain functions. Any attempt to bypass these restrictions will be a violation of Roncalli Catholic Schools’ Technology Use Policy and Agreement and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken:

● Banned from bringing or using any electronic devices on the school grounds for a period of time. Electronic devices include cell               phones.
● Suspension of Roncalli High School technology (equipment and network) for a period of time.
● Detention, in school and/or out of school suspension depending on the severity of the violation.
● Involvement of law enforcement-disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability.
● Libel may result in legal action.
● Payments for damages and repairs.

Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring student Internet use when off campus and at home.

PRIVACY

School-issued devices record and collect information on users’ activity while connected to the Roncalli Catholic Schools’ network.

All files stored on the Roncalli Catholic Schools G Suite accounts or network are subject to regular review and monitoring for responsible use. Internet history and email checks may occur at the discretion of the Roncalli Catholic Schools Administration. Roncalli Catholic Schools has the right, at any time, to monitor and preserve any communications that use Roncalli's networks in any way, including data, Internet use, and network traffic, to determine proper use.

Students must not expect any privacy with the content of a Roncalli Catholic Schools’ issued device, regardless of whether that use is for Roncalli Catholic Schools related or personal purposes, other than as specifically provided by law.

CHROMEBOOK REPAIRS
Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the main office or to the technology person so that the issue can be documented and collected for repair (if necessary). A loaner will be assigned if available. Students will be responsible for caring for the loaner as if it were their own, and are subject to charges for damages, theft, or loss.

The student will be notified when repairs are completed and the device will be ready for pick up in the Main Office. Students must return loaner devices when their repaired device is ready for pick up in the Main Office.

In case of needing repair due to abuse or neglect, there will be a fee for needed repairs, not to exceed the replacement cost of the Chromebook. The school may also refuse to provide a loaner or reissue a Chromebook for repeated or intentional damages and the parent/guardian may incur additional charges.

Note: This policy may be changed and/or updated at any given time without warning. When that occurs, an updated policy will need to be signed by parents and students.

Chromebooks Use Policy & agreement Form

The purpose of this policy is to establish rules and requirements that must be met by all high school students and guests who bring personal devices and/or are using the Roncalli High School wireless network. The following standards will ensure that the wireless network is not negatively impacted and that all resident systems remain secure and intact. The privilege of connecting to our wireless network is provided for the purpose of educating students and conducting school business.

I understand that this device is my personal property and does not belong to Roncalli High School. As such, I understand that Roncalli High School can assume no responsibility for my device(s) and will be held blameless in the event of theft, damage or loss. Furthermore, I understand that technical support will be limited to the provision of the wireless network password (if any) for Internet access and that all other support needs are my own responsibility.

I understand that my BYOD device will only be allowed to connect to the Student Wifi and is forbidden to connect to any Hotspot, VPN, phone tether, or any network other than the Student Wifi while on school grounds.

I understand that the responsibility for the care of the device AND my behavior while using my own device(s) belong solely to me.

Use of personal devices on school grounds and/or access to the wireless network is contingent upon prudent and responsible use. More specifically the undersigned agrees to:

• Avoid the knowing or inadvertent spread of computer viruses and maintain approved anti-virus definitions.
• Maintain a “clean” computer while connected to the network; do not download software; do not open webmail, files, or macros attached to an email from an unknown source; do not execute unknown applications.
• Bring a protective or carrying case for your device. There are many case options, some of which can be found online.
• Bring your device fully charged and bring a power adapter to school every day. Roncalli High School has limited extra power adapters and can do a short term loan for the remainder of the school day if necessary.
• Avoid deliberately degrading the performance of the network. Any activity with the intention to create and/or distribute malicious programs into the wireless network (e.g. viruses, worms, Trojan horses, email bombs, etc.) is prohibited and will result in consequences according to the Roncalli High School Technology Use Policy & Agreement.
• Abide by the Roncalli High School’s Wireless Network User Rules as stated in the Technology Use Policy & Agreement, which prohibits the use of the Roncalli High School’s wireless network for illegal, inappropriate, or unethical purposes. It is in violation of this agreement to:
  • Access, upload, download or distribute inappropriate material.
  • Transmit obscene, abusive, or inappropriate language.
  • Post or transmit anything that is defamatory or libelous.
  • Violate any local, State, or Federal statute.
  • Vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another person or organization.
  • Access another person’s materials, information, or files without the implied or direct permission of that person.
  • Violate copyright, or otherwise use another person’s intellectual property without their prior approval or proper citation.
  • Use VPN applications
  • Connect to any wireless network other than the Student Wifi while on school grounds

 

PRIVACY

Any student using his or her personal wireless device should not expect any privacy except that which is governed by law. Roncalli High School has the right, at any time, to monitor and preserve any communications that use Roncalli High School’s networks in any way, including data, Internet use and network traffic, to determine proper use.

NETWORK & SECURITY

Roncalli High School is responsible for providing on-campus Internet access and content filtering. However, there is no guarantee that the network will be up and running 100 percent of the time. In instances that the network is down, Roncalli High School is not responsible for lost or missing data.

Students will not be penalized if the Roncalli High School network is down and a completed assignment cannot be accessed for class projects, presentations, etc., as this type of network outage will affect all students and staff in the school building.

Roncalli High School utilizes Internet content filtering in accordance with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). All devices on the Roncalli High School network will be monitored.

Attempting to disable or bypass Internet content filters, including using or attempting to use proxies/VPNs, is not permitted, and will result in disciplinary action. Student use of the Internet is monitored on all devices connected to the Roncalli Catholic Schools’ network. Restrictions on the network and computers will block certain functions. Any attempt to bypass these restrictions will be a violation of Roncalli High Schools’ Technology Use Policy and Agreement and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring student Internet use when off campus and at home.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As a user of Roncalli High School’s wireless network, I agree to comply with the above-stated requirements and to use the network in a constructive manner. I am prepared to be held accountable for my actions. I understand that any violations of this agreement may result in one or more of the following consequences:

• Banned from bringing or using any electronic devices on the school grounds for a period. Electronic devices include cell phones.
• Suspension of Roncalli High School technology, (equipment and network) for a period.
• Detention, in-school, and/or out-of-school suspensions depending on the severity of the violation.
• Involvement of law enforcement - Disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liability.
• Libel may result in legal action.
• Payments for damages and repairs.

Note: This policy may be changed and/or updated at any given time without warning. When that occurs, an updated policy will need to be signed by parents and students.

Click here to sign the Technology and BYOD Use Agreement

Although any device will work, Roncalli High School STRONGLY RECOMMENDS that students have laptops versus tablets. In the case of iPads, they are not supported on the Roncalli network. We recommend bringing a supported device or request to use a Roncalli device. 

Roncalli is a mix of Windows and Gsuite environment-based, it is important to note that if a student has a Mac, all assignments must be created on a platform that is compatible for the teacher to be able to view the work when submitted electronically. For example, a paper cannot be submitted in Pages or a presentation cannot be submitted in Keynote because those programs are specific to Mac and cannot be viewed on the teachers’ Windows-based computers.  However, a student could create and share the paper using a web-based program like Google Docs without any compatibility issues. Also, if the student is doing a presentation and wants to project something directly from a Mac, the student would need to supply the appropriate adapter in order to hook up to the projection system in the classroom (adapter from Mac to VGA).

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS - RECOMMENDATION

For best results, we recommend the following:

• CPU - Dual/Multi-Core Processor, 2GHz or higher (Intel Core i3, i5, or i7)

• Memory - 4 GB

• Hard Drive - 250 GB or more

• USB - multiple USB 2.0 ports

• Video Resolution of at least 1024x768

• Video - Video Card with 128 MB or more

• Wireless - 802.11g/n

• Operating System - Windows 10 or newer or Mac OSX or newer

• Battery - Recommend extended battery or backup battery if possible

• Chromebooks are also an acceptable device option (recommended to have 2 GB of RAM or greater)

ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 

Roncalli High School requires the use of antivirus software on all devices with up-to-date virus definitions. Below are two free options if you choose to not purchase antivirus software. 

• Avast! Antivirus - Avast! Home is a free antivirus program that will protect against viruses and spyware (for Windows, Mac, and Android Mobile).

• AVG Antivirus - AVG is a popular free antivirus program that will protect against viruses and spyware (for Windows and Android Mobile).

Note: Please be aware that Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. We recommend upgrading to the latest Operating System as soon as possible.

BROWSER SOFTWARE

Although any other browsers will work, we recommend students to install Google Chrome because it works best when using Google Workspace for Education Apps.

Google Meet FAQs

Google Meet is the official live meeting platform used by teachers when hosting synchronous meetings with students. To provide maximum flexibility for teachers hosting Google Meets, RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS recently updated the permissions for Google Meet for our users. These changes ensure that: 

● Students cannot enter Google Meets before a teacher is present.

● Teachers always can act as the Host in a Google Meet.

● Students cannot rejoin a Google Meet once the teacher has left. 

 The following FAQs provide additional information for parents about the use of Google Meet for synchronous interactions between teachers and students. 

Will Google Meets be recorded? 

 Teachers may record all synchronous interactions with students. When a teacher records a Google Meet, the recording is saved in the teacher’s classroom Google Drive. The teacher will be able to provide a link to students that they can use to view the recording. Teachers record Meetings to ensure students who are not able to participate live have access to the content and to provide an accurate record of the events of the meeting.  

 Does RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS require parental consent before a student can be recorded?  

 Yes, Roncalli Catholic Schools requires parental consent to record meetings with students present. Your child’s school should provide an electronic permission form that can be used to provide consent. 

How long will recordings be retained?  

Teachers are required to keep recordings of synchronous sessions with students for a minimum of seven days. Teachers may choose to keep recordings longer but will be asked to delete all recordings at the end of the school year. 

How will recordings be shared? 

 Recordings will be shared with students via Google Classroom or the teacher’s primary communication platform. 

Will recordings be shared with the media or otherwise shared outside of RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS? 

 No. Teachers will only share recordings with students that belong specifically to the classroom of which the meeting took place. Videos will be shared in such a way that the viewer must login with a RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS account before accessing the video. 

 Will teachers meet one-on-one with students via Google Meet? 

In general, teachers will meet with groups of students or whole classes of students through Google Meet. If a one-on-one meeting is needed, the teacher will request that a parent or guardian also be present during the meeting. 

Can a student create their own Google Meet? 

 Students cannot create a Google Meet session in the Roncalli Catholic Schools G Suite domain. 

Students can only join Google Meet sessions created and shared by teachers.  

Can a student join a Meet without a teacher present? 

 A teacher must first join the Meet before a student can.

Can Meet be used to communicate with people outside of RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS? 

Teachers can invite external users like a guest speaker to a Google Meet. The teacher must admit this external user before s/he can join the Google Meet session. If students share the URL of a Google Meet with an external user, the external user cannot join the Google Meet session unless admitted by the teacher. Students do not have the ability to admit external users to RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Google Meets. 

 My child is having trouble accessing a Google Meet. What can I do to help? 

Because of the security settings currently in place, only RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS users can join Meets created by RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS teachers. This means that your child needs to sign in to Google Meet with his or her RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS account before joining the Meeting. For students with Chromebooks provided by RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, the easiest way to participate in a Meet is on their RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Chromebook. This ensures that the student will be signed in with the correct G Suite account before attempting to join the Meet. If joining a Meet on a personal device, make sure any personal Google or Gmail accounts are signed out, then login to Meet with the student’s RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Google account.


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