GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL

APPLE 1:1 LAPTOP PROGRAM

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

WHAT IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS?

• An Apple laptop(MacBook Air Mid 2013) for use during the school year

• A bag to protect and transport the laptop

• A charger/extension cord

• Low-cost repairs

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO MY CHILD FOR HAVING A LAPTOP AT SCHOOL?

• Increase students’ workplace readiness skills

• Engaging lessons

• Active participation by all students

• Quick and easy access to data

• Organization—less paperwork!

• Many assignments and tests are on-line

• Electronic submission of assignments

WHAT MUST STUDENTS DO TO RECEIVE/KEEP AN APPLE LAPTOP?• Be a current student at GHS

• Complete All Enrollment Verification information via SKYWARD

• Read/Sign/Comply with GHS Student AUP Policy & GHS Student Laptop Agreement

• Pay the Annual Computer Usage Fee ($50/$25/$10)

• Take good care of the laptop!

DAMAGES

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MACHINES ARE DAMAGED?• Accidents happen!

• Replacement costs—approx. $700

• A $100 repair fee for Liquid damage

• 2nd liquid damage = $200 repair fee

• 3rd liquid damage = Full cost of repair

• A $50 repair fee will be charged for damages for every occurrence

• 2nd repair for SAME damage = $100 repair fee

• 3rd repair for SAME damage = Full cost of repair

PREVENTING DAMAGE

• Use the laptop on a hard surface--not on the carpet, a pillow, couch, the bed spread, or on top of the mattress – this prevents proper air flow and causes the unit to suck in lint, dirt, other particles thus creating heat that could cause the unit to fail

• Keep all food, liquids, and animals away from the computer!!

• Always carry the laptop in the school approved laptop bag

PREVENTING DAMAGE

• Keep the laptop and charger in a safe environment. Do not leave in a car or anywhere else where there is excessive temperatures—hot or cold, visible to others, or unattended

• Do not put anything (earbuds, etc.) on the keyboard and then close the computer. This will crack the screen!

• Set up the lock code (don’t give it away) on the laptop so others can’t access. System preferences/Security & Privacy/ Require Password checked (adjust time for your needs)

FAQ

• How long do the student’s keep the laptop

• During the school year only

• How do students store projects?

• Use a flash drive

• Use free cloud storage – Google Docs, Drop Box, etc.

• Google Drive Account for ALL students

• Can students access internet at home?

• Yes, you will set up the connection with your Internet Service Provider

FAQ

• Who monitors the student’s computer usage at school?

• In the classroom setting, teachers are responsible for allowing student use and accessibility to the computers

• Technology Staff has the capability of viewing/controlling the student’s machine via the network at school

• Filtering is used to block inappropriate sites from students (@school only)

FAQ

• How can we help monitor at our house?

• Discuss internet safety with your child.

• Have your child use the laptop only in a supervised area

• Place monitor in a way that you can view it at all times

• Enforce a curfew . . . Take up laptop at night, etc.

• GISD will shut down all laptops from 12am – 5am this year

• Review Internet Safety Tips @GISD Website / GHS /About Us Drop Down Tab /Student Laptops / Internet Safety Tips for Parents

FAQ

• Can students access Social Media at school?

• Yes, we have several Social Media platforms open for use. We use them for publication of important information.

• For home use, that is to the parent’s discretion

• Restrictions can be placed on the student laptop. If you desire restricted access, please contact the GHS MacShop for more information. Specific request will come from you to Office Administration and then they will convey those desires to the MacShop.

FAQ

• Must the students use the school issued bags to carry the laptops?

• Yes! DO NOT carry in any other bag—not a purse, not a backpack, etc. The bags were bought specifically to carry the laptop and only the laptop.

• Bag checks will be conducted by GHS Staff and Administration

• Bag Fine($10) and limit home use for 10 days

• Students may place this bag inside another one

FAQ

• Can bags and laptops be personalized?

• No. No stickers or markings are allowed on the laptop

• Students may use a ribbon, luggage tag, or other such item to mark the bag, so long as it is removable item

• Students may purchase a “skin” to cover their laptop and then personalize the plastic cover.

FAQ

• Are the students issued the same laptop each year?

• Yes. Students will be issued the same laptop every year until a refresh cycle is complete

• Can the laptops be purchased at the end of the cycle?

• No. The laptops will be used within GISD at other campuses

FAQ

• What happens if we have an accident (drop/liquid/other damage)?

• Bring the computer to the Mac Lab ASAP. Tests can be run to see the damage and the machine can be fixed in-house most of the time. TELL THE TRUTH about what happened! Accidents DO happen!

• If unit still works, laptop damage payment may be delayed in the form of “let it ride” until which time the unit fails, student graduates, or withdrawals from GHS. Ultimately, this is a GHS MacShop decision

FAQ

• What about the battery life of the laptop?

• Students need to bring laptops to the MacShop if they are having issues with battery life. We will investigate the cause of the issue and address it. This may mean a reset of certain setting, educating student about battery usage, or a replacement of the battery paid by the district…not the student(unless damage is discovered to be the cause of battery failure)

• Who can work on the computers?

• All computers will be serviced by GISD Apple Certified Technicians ONLY. Repair by anyone else will void the warranty and the student will be responsible for costs of all service/parts that are needed

FAQ

• What happens if our laptop is lost/stolen?

• Visit with the Assistant Principal and the MacLab Staff. A police report with a timeline of the events surrounding the loss/stolen laptop must be filed!

• When is the Computer Usage Fee due?

• The fee must be paid before a laptop is issued to a student—so the sooner—the better!

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Graham High School – 549-1504

• Mr. Wankowicz, Asst. Principal

• Mr. Bozeman – Certified Apple Tech

• Mr. Barr - Certified Apple Tech

• Graham High School Student Laptop Page• http://www.grahamisd.com/laptop