Bring Your Own Device
Dapto High School is proud to support a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, encouraging students to bring their personal laptops to school. This initiative empowers students in their learning, fosters digital citizenship, and helps them develop essential technology skills for their future.
We maintain an open BYOD policy, allowing families the freedom to select a device that best suits their needs. To ensure success, it is essential for every student to bring a fully charged and functional device to school each day.
Device Specifications
To ensure a device is effective and lasts for several years, we recommend adhering to the following specifications.
Important Considerations
- Laptops are Preferred: While tablets are permitted, laptops (Windows, macOS, or Chromebook) provide the most optimal experience for completing schoolwork. We advise against purchasing tablets or iPads as a student's primary device.
- Windows S Mode: Please ensure any Windows laptop you purchase is not in "S Mode". S Mode restricts the installation of software (like the Adobe suite) that may be required for certain classes.
- Protective Case: A durable, protective case or laptop bag is essential for safeguarding the device during daily travel.
- Chromebooks: For a cost-effective solution, we recommend considering Chromebooks. These devices are secure, boot up quickly, and are excellent for all cloud-based work using Google G Suite and other web applications.
Purchasing Options: HP Portal
We are pleased to partner with HP to provide a dedicated purchasing portal for Dapto High School families. This portal offers devices specifically selected for educational use and provides competitive pricing.
Portal Address: www.hp.com.au/byod
School Log-in Code: Daptohs
Benefits of using the HP Portal include:
- Accidental Damage Protection (ADP): We highly recommend purchasing ADP. This covers incidents like drops, spills, and cracked screens, which are not covered by a standard warranty.
- Extended Warranty: You can purchase a 3-year warranty for peace of mind, extending coverage beyond the standard one-year warranty.
Who to Contact
If you have any questions, require additional information, or need to discuss a temporary laptop loan, please contact:
- Deputy Principal: Darcy Moore
Email: darcy.moore@det.nsw.edu.au - Technical Support Officer: Adam Toole
Email: adam.toole5@det.nsw.edu.au
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy
Dapto High School requires all students to uphold standards of academic integrity.
Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else's work (such as an author, artist, photographer, or another student) and claiming it as your own.
Common forms of plagiarism include:
- Copying directly from a source (e.g., book, website, or another student) and submitting it as your own.
- Altering a few words in a sentence from a source and presenting it as original work.
- Copying images without acknowledging the source.
Students are expected to respect the work of others by properly referencing sources in a bibliography. When using someone else's exact words, you must use quotation marks (" ") to indicate they are a direct quote.
It is always best to rephrase information in your own words, as this demonstrates your understanding of the material to your teachers.
If you are ever unsure about how to properly reference sources or avoid plagiarism, please consult your teacher or the Teacher Librarian.
Be aware that plagiarism will result in penalties, which may include receiving zero marks or an N-award.