September 16th, 2016

We allow Laurelwood students to access the WRDSB wireless network for classroom purposes on a variety of devices, including students’ personal devices. We must also maintain a safe environment, following the guidelines in the WRDSB Code of Digital Conduct, valuing privacy and respect for the learning of all.

Students are permitted to use cell phones/tablets/laptops in the classroom setting, provided the outlined policies are adhered to with respect and appreciation. Students may not plug into the network on any devices capable of broadcasting or sharing private access or sync personal devices to school computers. Students are fully responsible for their own devices, whether lost, stolen or damaged.

This BYOD usage policy applies to any device (school-supplied or personally owned) that:

  • makes or receives phone calls
  • leaves messages
  • sends text messages
  • surfs the internet
  • downloads and allows for the reading of and responding to email

It is not permitted to use a device’s camera to take pictures of people at Laurelwood. Please be aware that the use of a camera function in private areas: locker rooms, washrooms, at any time would be in violation of the Criminal Code and Privacy legislation and may be subject to internal and external disciplinary measures.

Technology is permitted in the classroom for…

  • digital calendar/time management
  • taking notes
  • calculator function
  • WRDSB student email
  • research
  • class discussion
  • headphones for individual work
  • paperless submissions
  • camera functions for experiments and in-class assignments

Technology is NOT permitted for…

  • distracting others (games, loud music, cell phone ringing or vibrating)
  • cell phone use during class time
  • instant messaging short forms in written text
  • texting, social networking or personal email in class
  • cheating or plagiarizing
  • bullying or harassing others

Parents at our school have the option to take on this responsibility, sign the permission forms or not.  

The use of any wireless device in the classroom is at the teacher’s discretion. Students are required to use school devices ONLY in the classroom.

Students using phones/devices inappropriately will be sent to the office to turn in their device.

  • First time: parents contacted, student and parent review school policy together and return another signed copy
  • Second time: device held at school for parent pick-up