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丝瓜视频 Handbook
Boarding Handbook
Email and Technology
Email and Technology
Boarders are expected to use technology resources shared by the entire community, such as Wi-Fi and email, in a responsible, ethical and legal manner as outlined in the . Acts inconsistent with any of the school’s policies are considered improper uses of the school’s computer and network resources. Inappropriate use of cell phones, laptops, smart watches and other personal electronic devices will result in the confiscation of the device and a TRAC (Time for Reflection and Contemplation) for the student.
It is not permitted at any time, on school property, on school trips or at school-organized events, to take photos or videos without the individual subject’s permission. Students are required to request permission from their subjects before taking a photo. Photos may not be shared without the permission of the subject. 丝瓜视频 will treat wearable devices in a similar fashion to smartphones, concerning when they can or cannot be used. 丝瓜视频 considers a wearable device to be any such electronic computing device that is worn on your person. No wearable device can be worn during testing or exams.
Email Guidelines
We recognize that email is both an efficient form of communication and a time-consuming reality. These email guidelines are intended to ensure that the health and well-being of our community and respectful communication practices are equally valued at 丝瓜视频. We understand that there are special circumstances where individual judgments need to be made. Remember, email is not private. Confidential information should be discussed on the phone or in person.
We recognize that email is both an efficient form of communication and a time-consuming reality. These email guidelines are intended to ensure that the health and well-being of our community and respectful communication practices are equally valued at 丝瓜视频. We understand that there are special circumstances where individual judgments need to be made. Remember, email is not private. Confidential information should be discussed on the phone or in person.
Email Response Time:
- Weekdays: 24–48 hours (optimally within 24 hours).
- If you email a staff member after 5:00 p.m. during the week, you should not expect a response until the following day.
- Weekends: For email, weekends begin on Friday at 5:00 p.m. Emails received after 5:00 p.m. on Friday need not be replied to until the end of day on Monday. On long weekends, the reply may be sent on Tuesday morning.
School Laptop
The IT Department is open and available to students Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for technical support.
The IT Department is open and available to students Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for technical support.
- Laptops are essential classroom tools to be brought to school every day.
- Students must not share passwords. Students must leave unattended laptops in a locked state.
- Do not load software or plug-ins that will affect the functioning of your machine. The laptop will be re-imaged if it cannot handle your academic needs. Ask an IT staff member if you are not sure. The installation and/or use of any Internet-based file-sharing programs is explicitly prohibited. File-sharing programs facilitate the illegal sharing of copyrighted material (music, video and images). Such programs are subject to automatic removal without notice.
Personal Electronic Devices
The use of cell phones, tablets, laptops, wearable devices and mobile devices is not permitted in class, including during class breaks, unless the teacher has specifically requested their use or they are part of a student’s Learning Strategies Plan. They are also not permitted during Athletics games or practices, and are only permitted during co-curriculars at the discretion of the faculty or staff member leading the activity. Grades 9–12 students may use their devices when not in a scheduled class. Throughout the day (including lunch and Community Time), personal electronic devices are strongly encouraged to be used only for school-related work and activities and at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Grades 7–8 students are required to keep their devices in their lockers and out of sight for the entirety of the school day, including lunch and breaks.
The use of cell phones, tablets, laptops, wearable devices and mobile devices is not permitted in class, including during class breaks, unless the teacher has specifically requested their use or they are part of a student’s Learning Strategies Plan. They are also not permitted during Athletics games or practices, and are only permitted during co-curriculars at the discretion of the faculty or staff member leading the activity. Grades 9–12 students may use their devices when not in a scheduled class. Throughout the day (including lunch and Community Time), personal electronic devices are strongly encouraged to be used only for school-related work and activities and at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Grades 7–8 students are required to keep their devices in their lockers and out of sight for the entirety of the school day, including lunch and breaks.
Calculators
All students in Grades 9–12 must have a Texas Instruments TI-84+ calculator with them in every Math class. Students should purchase their calculators independently before the start of the school year.
All students in Grades 9–12 must have a Texas Instruments TI-84+ calculator with them in every Math class. Students should purchase their calculators independently before the start of the school year.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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