Parent and Student Resources

Bark Information

How to Create a Parent Observer Account in Canvas

Note:

To set up a parent observer account in Canvas you need 2 things: 

• A pairing code from your student’s Canvas account 

• To create a parent Canvas account

Step 1: Get the Pairing Code

To observe your student in Canvas, you must log in to your student’s Canvas account to get the pairing code. 

Getting into your student’s account: 

Go to www.tooeleschools.org, click on Families in the top ribbon, then select Canvas for Parents.

Have your student log in using their district email and formulaic password. For help, call the TCSD Help Desk at 435-884-7799.

Click the round Account button on the top left-hand corner.

 

Click on Settings in the menu that emerges.

 

 

Click on the Pair with Observer button on the right-hand side.

 

Write down the code you’re given. It will expire within 24 hours, so proceed immediately to Step 2 below. 

Step 2: Set up your account

Go to www.tooeleschools.org, roll over the Families and Students menu, and select the Canvas for Parents option.

 

You must see a blue background. If you do not see a blue background, stop, and go back to step 1.    Click the “Parent of a Canvas User? Click here for an account” button shown here.

 

Fill in your name, your personal email address, the password you want to use, and the student pairing code from the first section. Agree to the terms then click “Start Participating”.

 

Congratulations! You are now able to see your student’s Canvas activity and personalize your notification options!

Safe Use of Technology for Parents and Students

Skyward Instructions

1. Introduction 

Technology resources are available to students and staff of the Tooele County School District. These resources include access to the TCSD Network. The goal in providing electronic services to students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, access to current research information, innovation, and communication. 

Although employees may have access to these information sources, their use must be authorized. 

Access and authorization to information and equipment carry a corresponding responsibility to their appropriate use. District equipment and access is intended to be used for educational and professional or career development activities. 

Outside of school, families can give the same guidance of safe media use with information sources such as television, telephones, radio, movies, and other possibly offensive media. 

Families should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. In addition, it is possible to purchase certain goods and services via the Internet and if a student purchases those while a school device and/or network, it could result in unwanted financial obligations for which a student's parent or guardian would be liable. 

The District’s Acceptable Use Policy is to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of or access to sensitive information, and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”). As used in this policy, “user” includes anyone using the computers, Internet, email, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic communications or equipment provided by the District (the “network.”). Only current students and employees are authorized to use the network. 

All users, including students, teachers, administrators, approved guests and educational organizations are covered by this policy and are expected to be familiar with its provisions. 

  

2. Acceptable Uses of the Computer Network or the Internet 

1. The resources available are for educational purposes. Users should not store any files that are not educational. 

2. Schools must verify each year that students and employees using the computer network and Internet access for that school year have a signed page acknowledging this policy. Students who are under 18 must have their parents or guardians sign this page and schools must keep it on file. Once signed that permission/acknowledgment page remains in effect until revoked by the parent, or the student loses the privilege of using the District’s network due to violation of this policy or is no longer a Tooele County School District student. Employees and other users are required to follow this policy. Even without a signature, all users must follow this policy and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education and District business. 

3. Users should take all reasonable precautions against receiving or downloading messages, images, or other data not appropriate for school use. Staff may use the Internet, for incidental personal use during duty-free time. 

4. By using the network, users have agreed to this policy. If a user is uncertain about whether a particular use is acceptable or appropriate, he or she should consult a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel 

3. Unacceptable Use 

1. District resources shall not be used for: 

• gaining unauthorized access to computer or telecommunications networks 

• attempting to gain unauthorized access to the network 

• intercepting communications intended for other persons 

• interfering with the operations of technology resources, including placing a computer virus on any computer system 

• accessing or sharing sexually explicit, obscene, potentially damaging, dangerous, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate materials false or defamatory information, personal or generalized attacks or harassment or libelous material concerning a person or group of people 

• logging in through another person’s account or attempting to access another user’s password or files 

• sending defamatory or threatening messages, furthering any illegal act, including infringing on any intellectual property rights 

• downloading, uploading, or distributing any files, software, or other material that is not specifically related to an educational project approved by a supervisor 

• downloading, uploading, or distributing any files, software, or other material in violation of federal copyright laws 

• creating works that are plagiarized. 

• create, send, or store messages or other data that are considered offensive, threatening, contain sexually explicit material, or otherwise offensively address the age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, national origin, or disability of a person or a group of people 

• create, send, or store messages pertaining to dangerous devices such as weaponry or explosive devices 

• violating any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or transmitting pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials such as weapons, controlled substances or alcohol or incendiary devices, materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials 

• criminal activities that can be punished under law 

• selling or purchasing illegal items or substances 

• obtaining and/or using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses 

• causing harm to others or damage to their property 

• posting personal contact information for themselves or others 

• deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data; disguising one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email 

• damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including intentionally accessing, transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs, or disrupting any computer system performance 

• hacking (obtaining unauthorized access to or disrupting in any way) any District network or any electronic device. 

• accessing, transmitting or downloading large files, including "chain letters" or any type of "pyramid schemes" 

• engaging in uses that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into others’ accounts or other computer networks 

• using another’s account password(s) or identifier(s) 

• interfering with other users' ability to access their account(s) 

• disclosing anyone’s password to others or allowing them to use another’s account(s) 

• using the network or Internet for commercial purposes 

• using the Internet for personal financial gain, personal advertising, promotion 

• conducting for-profit business activities and/or engaging in non-government related fundraising or public relations activities such as solicitation for religious purposes or lobbying for personal political purposes 

2. These are examples of inappropriate activity on the District website, but the District reserves the right to take immediate action regarding activities: 

• that create security and/or safety issues for the District, students, employees, schools, network or computer resources 

• that expend District resources on content the District in its sole discretion determines lacks legitimate educational content/purpose 

• anything as determined by Tooele County School District as inappropriate 

4. User Responsibilities: 

1. It is the responsibility of any person using Tooele County School District resources to read, understand, and follow these guidelines. In addition, users are expected to exercise reasonable judgment in interpreting these guidelines and in making decisions about the appropriate use of Tooele School District resources. Any person with questions regarding the application or meaning of these guidelines should seek clarification from his or her Tooele County School District administrator, as appropriate. Use of Tooele County School District resources shall constitute acceptance of the terms of these guidelines. 

2. Users shall not go beyond their authorized access to the District network or other computer equipment or software including the files or accounts of others. Users shall not disrupt or attempt to damage or disrupt any computer system, system performance, or data. Users shall not use District resources to engage in illegal acts. 

3. Personal or District electronic devices should not be used while operating a District motor vehicle except as permitted by governing motor vehicle or other laws and then only when it can be done safely. 

5. Administrator Responsibilities: 

1. The administrator is responsible for making certain that the educators and students in the district or organization understand and abide by the Acceptable Use Policy as stated in this document. If a Tooele County School District administrator has reason to believe that a user (educator or student) is misusing the system, the administrator has the right to request that Tooele School District allow him/her to access to the user’s account in order to review the use of Tooele County School District tools by the user. It is also the responsibility of the administrator to report any misuse of the system to the Tooele County School District. 

6. Educator Responsibilities: 

1. Employees who supervise students with access to computer equipment shall be familiar with the Tooele County School District Acceptable Use Agreement and enforce its provisions. 

2. It is the responsibility of educators who are using Tooele County School District tools with students to teach students about safe and responsible use of the Internet. Educators are responsible for monitoring students’ use of these resources, and to intervene if students are using them inappropriately. Educators should make sure that students understand and abide by the Acceptable Use Agreement policy as stated in this document. If an educator has reason to believe that a student is misusing the system, he or she has the right to request that Tooele County School District allow him/her to access the student’s account in order to review the use of Tooele County School District tools by the student. It is also the responsibility of the teacher to report any misuse of the system to his/her administrator or directly to Tooele County School District. 

3. Employees are responsible for the security of their computer equipment, files, and passwords. 

4. Employees shall promptly notify the District of security problems. Employees with access to student records may not use, release, or share these records except as authorized by Federal and State law. 

7. Student Responsibilities: 

1. It is the responsibility of students to learn about safe and responsible use of the Internet. They are responsible to use these resources appropriately. Students using school resources must abide by the Acceptable Use Agreement as stated in this document. Students are expected to follow network etiquette and be polite, never send abusive messages or use inappropriate language. If a student is misusing resources, the district has the right to discontinue his/her use. Parents and students are advised that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. The District cannot guaranty that filtering software will in all instances successfully block access to inappropriate materials. 

8. No Expectation of Privacy 

1. Employees have no expectation of privacy or ownership in files, disks, documents, etc; which have been created in, entered in, stored in, downloaded from, used on District equipment, or created during work hours. 

2. The District reserves the right to monitor users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems necessary. 

3. Users should have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District property, network and/or Internet access or files, including email. 

4. District resources are the property of the District and are to be used in conformance with these guidelines. Tooele County School District retains the right to inspect any district computer, Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) and the files they contain. Tooele County School District also has the right to give permission to the teachers, the school administrators, and the parents of any student to review the use of resources and tools used by a student who they think may be misusing the system. 

5. Users are advised that messages in discussion forums, including deleted messages, are regularly archived and can be retrieved. In addition, an Internet firewall automatically checks all data moving between the local area network and the Internet and logs the sending and receiving destinations. 

6. Use of technology resources constitutes consent for the Tooele County School District staff to monitor and/or inspect any files that users create, any messages they post or receive, and any websites they access. 

9. Passwords 

1. Each user shall be required to use and maintain passwords. The users must take precautions to maintain the secrecy of their password so that other users will not be able to utilize that password for malicious purposes. If a user suspects that someone has discovered the user’s password, the user should change the password immediately. Users are responsible for all activity under their accounts. 

10. Violations 

1. Failure to observe these guidelines may subject users to termination of their accounts. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in a cancellation of those privileges. The district will notify school or organization administrators of any inappropriate activities by the users. It will also advise law enforcement agencies of illegal activities and will cooperate fully with local, state, and/or federal officials in any investigation related to illegal activities. In the event of probable cause, Tooele County School District administration and/or law enforcement will conduct a reasonable search of District property and applicable devices and will seize any illegal or  

2. Violations of this policy may result in the denial, revocation, or suspension of specific user access. 

3. Misuse may also lead to further disciplinary and/or legal action for both students and employees, including suspension, expulsion, dismissal from District employment, or criminal prosecution by government authorities. 

4. The District will attempt to tailor any student disciplinary action to the specific issues related to each violation and assist the student in gaining the self-discipline necessary to behave appropriately. 

11. Due Process 

1. In the event there is an allegation that a user has violated this agreement, the user will receive notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present an explanation. 

2. Disciplinary actions, in harmony with Corrective Discipline procedures, will be tailored to meet the specific concerns related to the violation. Deliberate violation of this agreement (e.g. malicious acts or omissions; searching for, viewing or otherwise visiting pornographic or sexually explicit sites) are cause for immediate termination of employment. 

12. Training 

1. Each school shall, within the first 45 days of each school year, provided school-wide or in-classroom training to employees that covers: 

• The District’s inter and electronic device policies; 

• The importance of digital citizenship; 

• The District and school’s student conduct and discipline policies; 

• The benefits of connecting the Internet and using the school’s Internet filters while on school premises; and 

• The discipline related consequences of violating Internet and electronic device policies. 

13. Student and Staff Responsibility Regarding District Assigned Devices 

1. By accepting use of a district provided mobile device, students and staff acknowledge and accept the responsibility to care for the device and all associated accessories. 

2. If the device or any associated accessories are lost or damaged (beyond typical wear and tear), there may be a charge assessed in accordance to current pricing for comparable devices. 

3. Each instance of device damage will be evaluated on a case by case basis by school administrators and the district IT Department. 

14. Notice of Policy 

1. Copies of the District’s Internet and electronic device policies shall be available on the District’s website in the same location as the District’s data governance plan and shall also be available at the District office, at school administration offices. 

15. Disclaimers 

Tooele County School District makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, for computer services and resources. The district is not responsible for any damages incurred, including, but not limited to: loss of data resulting from delays or interruption of service, loss of data, or damage to personal property; for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information stored or gathered; for unauthorized financial obligations incurred through provided access. Any statement, accessible on the computer network or the Internet, is understood to be the author's individual point of view and not that of the District, its affiliates, or employees. Tooele County School District will not be held liable for individuals obtaining illegal information, explicit images, or objectionable content as a result of violating the Acceptable Use Policy. 

Further, even though the district may use technical or manual means to limit student access, these limits do not provide a foolproof means for enforcing the provisions of this policy. All provisions of this agreement are subordinate to local, state and federal statutes. 

As a Tooele County School District student, you will have access to a device as part of your classroom instruction. With this privilege, there are several expectations that must be met in order for you to have access to the device. Please read and review the rules and expectations below with your parent or guardian and sign below. You will not be able to begin using the device until this form is returned to your teacher.

By accepting the privilege of using a Tooele County School District device, I will . . .

Be Responsible

·         This device is assigned to me for educational purposes and should be used for school related work.

·         If I take my device home, I will bring it back to school every day fully charged.

·         I agree to follow all district and classroom policies, procedures and guidelines when using my device.

·         I will respect intellectual property and copyright guidelines in my work.

·         I will treat my device and all accessories with care. I will do everything possible to avoid damage to the device. I will not intentionally cause damage to my device.

·         I will not delete, disable, or interfere with any district installed programs, applications, or settings. I will not remove any district labeling or identification placed on my device.

Be Respectful

·         I will respect the privacy of others. I will never take pictures, videos, etc. of others without permission.

·         I will be polite and show respect while interacting with others online. I will never post or send pictures or messages that may hurt, threaten, or embarrass others. I will use appropriate language in all my electronic interactions.

·         I will never be a cyber-bully and will report any bullying behavior to my teachers or parents.

·         I will respect myself by ensuring my online persona is an accurate representation of who I am in real life.

Be Safe

·         I will keep my usernames and passwords private. I will not share my login information with anyone or allow them to use a device I am signed in to.

·         I will not share personal information about myself or others online.

Device Information

 

Equipment	Repair/ Replacement Cost *Please note these costs are approximate. The final cost of replacement may fluctuate based on current retail costs and availability of devices.
Chromebook	$260 - $350
Chromebook Charger	$55
K-2 Device	$350-$400

 

I understand that the use of district technology resources, including networks, devices, and the Internet is a privilege, which may be denied, revoked, or restricted at any time for misuse. If the device or any of the associated accessories are lost or damaged (beyond typical wear and tear) there may be a charge assessed according to the chart on the following page. I also understand that district devices and student accounts are to be used for school activities and I have no expectation of privacy.