Technology Policy

The Ministry of Education announced changes around the use of person technology in schools.

At Rattlesnake Point, we strongly believe in the power that technology can bring to a student in a classroom. Technology connects us with people, supports collaborative problem-solving, and it helps us to learn from each other.  

At Rattlesnake Point, the following guidelines are in place for students.

The Ministry of Education announced changes around the use of person technology in schools.

At Rattlesnake Point, we strongly believe in the power that technology can bring to a student in a classroom. Technology connects us with people, supports collaborative problem-solving, and it helps us to learn from each other.  

At Rattlesnake Point, the following guidelines are in place for students.

Grades K - 6

Should you feel that your child requires a personal device for the way to and from school, these devices should remain in a student’s backpack throughout the day. With the high level of access to technology for our primary and early junior students, and the early stages of their digital literacy, students in these grades do not need personal devices for any academic reason.  If there are special circumstances for your child, we require you to have that conversation with your child’s classroom teacher.

Grades 7 - 8 

Students in Grades 7 and 8 are not required to bring a personal device to school. However, they may bring devices to school under the following circumstances:

How can families help?

Families, you can help us by supporting and modelling appropriate use of technology in order to encourage your child to focus on academics in school. Families are requested to:

Consequences

At Rattlesnake Point Public School we follow a progressive discipline model which encourages teaching and learning as the basis for changing behaviour. Consequences for not following expectations around the use of personal devices could include: 

The Halton District School Board Code of Conduct and Tech and Technology and You webpages provide specifics related to social media and cell phone use in HDSB schools.

We are asking for your support and collaboration to hold conversations at home regarding these expectations and the importance of a focused learning environment.  Thank you for a continued partnership.