Quaker Valley High School. Laptop Program

Quaker Valley

High School

Introduction

•  Overview of Laptop Orientation for Students

and Parents

–  Benefits of a technology infused learning

environment

Then…..

•  DSD Project 2001-2003

–  PA State Grant

–  Bridging “The Digital Divide”

–  Apple Laptops for all Students grades 3-12

Now….

•  Dell Laptops for 9-11

•  Apple Laptops for Seniors

•  Mobile Labs for Primary grades

•  Google Chromebooks for Middle School

Why Laptops?

•  Access

–  Computer and Information Literacy

•  Building for future

–  Distance Learning

•  Online classes (Apex, Blackboard) •  Study Island

Student Responsibilities

•  Care

–  Bring the laptop to school every day –  Make sure the laptop is fully charged –  Carry in the ePack

–  Care for it properly

–  Keep laptop in good repair –  Keep laptop secure

•  Never leave unattended-not even in a charging cart •  Locked in locker

•  Report missing laptop PROMPTLY •  Password security

–  Back-up Data

Student Responsibilities

•  Care of Computers

1. The laptop should be used on a flat solid surface 2. Open the laptop from the front center open point

3. Never put pressure on the screen with thumbs, fingers or any object 4. Do not open the screen past the natural pivot stop point

5. Never apply stickers, marker or anything to any part of the laptop

6. Place the laptop in the sleeve with the port side up to avoid putting pressure on the CD Drive (if equipped)

7. Do not hold the laptop by the screen or screen frame

8. Do not put any pressure on the CD drive side of the laptop

9. Do not put the laptop in a position where there is any pressure on the laptop;e.g: anything on top; in a backpack or case of any kind where the laptop is squeezed; any situation where the laptop is under any pressure.

•  Chargers

–  Chargers will be repaired only if defective. If the wire is torn or frayed, or has visible damage this considered accidental damage that is NOT covered by manufacturer or the district. Students will have to purchase an adapter from Apple or Dell vendors. –  Chargers are not covered under the school insurance policy. We recommend students

Student Responsibilities

•  Laptops are for Educational Use in classes and at

home. They are property of QVSD and should be

used appropriately.

•  Students may change backgrounds, and

screensavers.

•  Students are NOT permitted to load software.

Common Examples of Prohibited Software:

–  File Sharing (BitTorrent or other file sharing software)

–  Utilities/OS (OSX or other upgrades)

–  Games (Halo, Emulators)

–  FoxyProxy and other proxy altering plugins and software are

expressly forbidden on student machines.

Student Responsibilities

•  Subject to Spot Checks for Compliance

–  Violations treated as violations of the Code of Conduct.

•  Privacy Rights

–  Teachers and staff have the right to read anything on the laptops at any time. If a teacher suspects a violation on a laptop they can

request a students laptop be evaluated.

•  Safety

–  Students should not post ANY identifiable information about themselves on the web.

–  Students should not share their passwords with anyone.

–  Students should notify a teacher of any online harassment or security problem.

Student Responsibilities

–  The 9-11 grade laptops DO NOT have a DVD or CD drive.

•  The HS Library has several DVD drives that the students can use when needed.

•  QVHS recommends each student purchase a 8gb flashdrive to backup data and for tasks like saving movies. The library does have a few available for loan.

–  STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR LAPTOP FULLY

CHARGED EVERY DAY!

•  The classrooms DO NOT have DELL chargers available.

•  The library will have a few chargers that will be on a first come first serve basis.

•  Students need to TAKE CARE of their charger. Don’t lose it, have it stolen or lend it out. We recommend you leave it at home and instead bring your computer fully charged!!

Student Responsibilities

§  Laptop repairs will be handled through the technology

department. There will be a technology tech available during all lunches. Students will need to see a technician to fill out a

repair request form. We anticipate repairs will take 1-2 days in most cases.

§  Students will be able to borrow a laptop from the library on a class period basis. These loaner laptops are loaned out for a period at a time and are not signed out overnight.

§  There are very few loaner computers available, Therefore a student MUST have their computer in for repair in order to get a loaner. They will not be loaned to students who forgot their

laptop.

§  Students can continue to see Mr. Pidhirny, Mr. Mariano, or Mr. Mariano for help with other issues such as passwords, printing, software help or training.

Student Responsibilities

§  Student laptops are a privilege that can be revoked.

Some of the reasons this privilege can be revoked include but are not limited to:

1. Multiple technology violations

2. Multiple repair issues that are the result of neglect or abuse 3. Having an unpaid fine or repair.

Parent Responsibilities

•  Parents and Students WILL be held responsible for

the proper use and care of the laptops.

•  It is REQUIRED that the laptop be insured through

the district’s insurance policy at a cost of $41.

•  Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

programs may request financial assistance with the

cost of insurance, however a deductible will still

apply.

•  Applications for free and reduced lunch programs are

available in the High School office.

Parent Responsibilities

•  Deductible Schedule for Accidental Damage/Loss:

–  First incident of accidental damage/loss $40.00

–  Second incident of accidental damage/loss $60.00 –  Third incident of accidental damage/loss $80.00

–  Subsequent incidents of accidental damage/loss $200.00

•  Deductible Schedule for Theft:

–  First theft $100 (with police report)

–  Subsequent theft - Full Replacement Cost

•  NOTE: Deductibles do not reset annually, they are

cumulative for the duration of time a student is enrolled or

re-enrolled in QVHS.

Parent Responsibilities

•  Loss is defined as irreparable damage due to fire, flood, lightning,

vandalism, or some other natural disaster. Misplacement is not loss.

This policy DOES NOT cover:

•  Intentional damage to the computer (As determined solely by the Quaker Valley School District)

•  Misplacement of the computer

•  Misuse of the computer (i.e. careless liquid spills, defacing the computer with stickers, ink or paint, and/or carrying and handling the machine in an incorrect manner).

•  With the exception of manufacturer defect, this policy does not cover theft, loss or damage (accidental or intentional) to the AC power adapter, or any other

district issued accessories. It only covers the computer itself. Damage, theft, or loss of these parts is the sole financial responsibility of the students and their families.

Parent Responsibilities

•  The district reserves the right to charge the students and

families for the entire repair bill due to multiple damage

claims that result in significant financial loss for the district.

•  Students and families will be responsible for the full

replacement cost of the computer if there is a second claim

of loss or theft, which results in the district having to replace

the computer for the second time. (essentially issuing the

same student a 3

_computer)

•  In order for a claim of theft to be “valid,” the student and/or

family must produce a police report within seven (7) school

days of the occurrence.

Parent Responsibilities

•  The QVSD provides filtering for inappropriate

materials and websites on the Internet. Parents are

responsible for monitoring their children’s use of the

laptop when at home to ensure the students do not

alter laptop settings to go around the Internet filters.

•  Apple, Dell and QVSD are the only entities authorized

to repair the student computers. Under no

circumstances should a parent or student attempt to

repair a computer. Attempting repair may void