A lot of problems can be solved by completely powering down the device.

• Plug in your device to receive a full charge every night.
• Sign out, shut down, and close the device every night to allow for updates.

Chromebooks

• How to Clear Cache-Cookies-History on Chromebooks

iPad

• How to Clear Cache-Cookies-Other Website Data on iPads
• Turning off Pop-up Blocker on iPads

Device Care and Responsibility:

The Orcutt Union School District provides instructional materials to all students. Students are responsible for the general care of their textbooks, materials and district-issued technology.  Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the school media specialist for an evaluation of the equipment by our district technology support personnel.  Special care must be taken to protect the device at all times. District-issued technology is the property of the district. All users and their parents/guardians must familiarize themselves with the following care instructions and information.

General Precautions:

• Keep food and drinks away from the device.
• Store device in a safe place off of the floor and couch to prevent sitting, stepping, or spilling on.
• Store device away from heat, direct sun, and cold to prevent damage.
• Store device in a case when traveling to and from school.
• Keep device away from pets.
• Clean screen with a soft cloth or microfiber sheet using only water or screen cleaner.
• Plug in your device to receive a full charge every night.
• Sign out, shut down, and close the device every night to allow for updates.

• Technology Acceptable Use Policy Agreement

Responsibility to pay for damages:

Any student device that stops working because of a hardware or software issue will be replaced by the district at no cost to parents. Outside of a hardware or software issue, parents are responsible to pay for loss or damages to district-issued devices, as with any other piece of district owned property, including textbooks or classroom equipment. Please reach out to your technology department at technology@orcutt-schools.net or school media specialist with any questions regarding technology-based instructional materials.

Prices are subject to change based on manufacturer availability and pricing

• Information from the California Education Code (EC) regarding damage to student-issued instructional materials
• Review Technology Acceptable Use Policies & Notifications​​​​​​​

A good digital citizen is one who has the skills and knowledge to effectively use the internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities.  The Board of Trustees intends that technological resources provided by the district be used in a safe, responsible, and proper manner in support of the instructional program and for the advancement of student learning. All students using these resources shall receive instruction in their proper and appropriate use. 

• Common Sense Media for Parents – Access reviews and age ratings for TV & Movies, games & apps, and books. Research articles applicable to ages 2 and up are available.

Internet Safety for Kids

Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games — these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online. When sharing goes beyond friends and family, it can be risky. Here is some information to learn about how to keep kids safe.

• Online Safety Articles
• Video Resources for Internet Safety
• 5 Tips to Help Boost Kids’ Safety, Privacy, and Security
• 5 Consejos – Ayudemos a fortalecer la privacidad y seguridad de los niños