1. Chromebooks Parent Orientation 2014-15
Presented by
Newport Mesa USD

2. Why Chromebooks?
We believe that the Chromebooks will help students develop skills that are critical in our 21st Century work world.
Benefits to Students
Increased access to technology
Increased achievement opportunities
Ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines
Increased student directed learning

3. Using Chromebooks at School
Students must be responsible and bring their Chromebook to class each day
unless specifically advised not to do so by teacher (ie. All day- Field trip)
Acceptable Use is expected at all times
Recommended – a case or sleeve

4. Digital Citizenship & Common Sense Media
How can you help?
Monitor your child’s Facebook or other social networking accounts.
Monitor child’s Internet use at home
Know their passwords and other site passwords
No Web filtering software available for home use
Parents ARE responsible for Internet safety at home

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6. Taking Care of Chromebooks
General Care
No food or drink near the Chromebook
Use cords, cables, with care
Carry Chromebooks closed, not open (in cases is BEST)
Shut down Chromebooks to save battery
No Stickers, writing, drawing or labels
Do not leave Chromebook in your car or an unsupervised area

7. Taking Care of Chromebooks
Proper Care
Do not lean on top of Chromebook or put anything on top of it
Do not put anything in case/sleeve except Chromebook
Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (ie. pens, pencils)
Clean the screen with soft, DRY cloth or antistatic cloth
Clean keyboard with electronic wipes

8. Lost or Damaged Chromebook
A Chromebook is just like a textbook
If lost, you will have to pay for it ($350.00)
If damaged and can be fixed, you will have to pay for cost of damage. If it can’t be fixed, you will have to replace the Chromebook ($350.00)
It is OPTIONAL to take the Chromebook home and therefore your responsibility to take care of it

9. Guidelines for Use Primary Use: educational tool
Students will be expected to arrive at school every day with Chromebook and a fully charged battery
Much like textbooks and notebooks, students will need their Chromebooks for everyday use
Students leaving their Chromebooks at home will need to phone a parent to bring their Chromebook to school

10. Guidelines for Use
The student who is issued the Chromebook is responsible at all times for its appropriate use
Consequences for inappropriate use will be determined by the classroom teacher/Principal

11. Tech Support Students and teachers will receive tech support at school
No tech support will be provided for home use
Chromebooks will be collected in June for maintenance

12. Next Steps Two documents must be signed and returned):
Parent & Student Contract
Acceptable Use Agreement
Be sure to SIGN both documents
Be sure to review with your son/daughter

13. Questions?