Success Academy

Why 1:1?

Students today think, learn, work and play differently than past generations…

… …and the world is changing…

…how students live…

…and how they learn.

Technology is a catalyst to provide a bridge between…

For a laptop to be checked out to your student…

Parent/guardian and student review and sign the Required Use Rules

Parent and student review the Guide for Usage Fee and pay the fee at the business office Fee is $25 per semester; financial

assistance available

For a laptop to be checked out to your student… Parent/guardian attend one of the

parent orientation sessions Jan. 31st at River, 5:30-6:00 PM Feb. 4th at Fort, 6:00 – 6:30 PM

During the checkout process, students will log in to make sure their logins and passwords are working

Care – It’s Common Sense!

Charge nightly

Do not walk around with the laptop open

Carry in provided sleeve when not in use (and use backpacks!)

Care – It’s Common Sense!

Do not leave unattended (laptop/charger)

Do not leave in a vehicle

Be careful when using around young children and pets

Care – It’s Common Sense!

Property of VPS, entrusted to students to benefit their education

Replacement cost for the laptop is $1200

Required Use Rules - Examples

Students will make available all messages or files upon administrator request

Use appropriate language when searching, sending messages and posting information to the web

Required Use Rules - Examples

Be responsible, ethical and polite – cyberbullying is not permitted and must be reported

Give credit where credit is due! (Follow copyright laws)

Required Use Rules - Examples

“Must Nots” - Bypass the filter Share your login/password

or use other students’ logins/ passwords

Download or install software Tamper with the hardware

Required Use Rules - Examples

Do not use, share or attempt to locate inappropriate materials

These are materials that are unacceptable in a school setting

Required Use Rules - Examples

Do not reveal or post identifying information to others through email or other web-based access

The Usage Fee will cover…

Routine maintenance and upkeep of the laptops

The Usage Fee will not cover…

If the machine is dropped

If the laptop/charger was stolen because it was left unattended

If damage is due to not following the Required Use Rules

It’s about the learning!