Grade 9-12 Network Use Agreement
1 to 1 Chromebooks
Overview
Overview
September 2019
The Madison Public Schools 1:1 Chromebook program is for the Daniel Hand High School Freshmen and Sophomores. Students will use their assigned MPS device in and outside of school.
Quick Facts
- Students will be assigned a Chromebook, charger, and protective sleeve.
- Students and parents must read and sign the Student Chromebook Pledge and Network Use Agreement, as well as pay the $35 annual maintenance fee.
- Families are responsible to safeguard the issued device and to report any problems with the device to the school immediately.
- If the Chromebook is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair as a result of negligence, families will be subject to a fee for the replacement of the Chromebook and charger.
- Students are expected to take the Chromebook to and from home every day.
- Teachers may set additional requirements/restrictions for technology use within their individual classrooms.
- Students have access to the WiFi and District printers by using their login credentials while in school.
- The Chromebooks utilize a cloud-based web filter that applies both in and outside of school. At home, students will access the Internet by connecting to their own wireless, but will continue to have their internet access monitored by the MPS web filter. This will be seamless and transparent to the students, thus school settings and filtering will continue on the Chromebook at home.
- The District reserves the right to monitor any and all activity originating from district-issued devices.
Freshmen
The Freshmen students will pick up their Chromebook during Freshmen Orientation on August 30, 2019
Sophomores
The Sophomore class will pick up their Chromebooks during school on September 6, 2019
Forms
Please read this pledge and sign both forms below.
- I will take good care of the Chromebook and bring it to school every day.
- I will never leave the Chromebook carelessly unattended.
- I will never loan my Chromebook to other individuals.
- I will know where my Chromebook is at all times.
- I will charge the Chromebook battery every night.
- I will not disassemble any part of the Chromebook or attempt any repairs.
- I will protect the Chromebook by keeping it in the provided protective sleeve at all times.
- I will use the Chromebook in ways that are appropriate, educational, and meet MPS expectations.
- I will not cover or deface the serial number or any other identifier on the Chromebook.
- I understand that the Chromebook is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the property of the Madison Public School District.
- I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by negligence or abuse.
- I agree to return the Chromebook and charger in good working condition at the end of each school year.
- I have read and will follow the Daniel Hand Network Use Agreement.
- I understand if I withdraw or terminate enrollment in Madison Public Schools for any reason, I must return the Chromebook, along with accessories, on that day.
Expectations
Daily Use
- Students will bring the fully-charged Chromebook to school every day.
- Teachers have the discretion to determine when students may use technology in the classroom. Students will comply with the teachers’ requests to shut down or put away any technology.
Student Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the general care of the Chromebook.
- Use the provided protective sleeve at all times.
- Leave both the ID label and barcode untouched and visible on the Chromebook.
- Report Chromebook malfunctions to LMC staff as soon as possible.
- Use the Chromebooks in a safe, ethical, and responsible manner both in and outside of school.
Repair and Replacement
If a Chromebook needs repair, it is the student’s responsibility to bring it to the Library Media Center (LMC) as soon as possible. The Chromebook must be handed to an LMC staff member along with a brief explanation of the problem. It cannot be dropped off on the counter. Should repairs be necessary, a loaner Chromebook will be checked out from the library media center to the student.
Safeguards
- Students are responsible for the physical security of the Chromebook.
- Never leave the device in an unlocked locker or any unsupervised area.
- Never expose the Chromebook to extreme temperatures.
- Never loan the Chromebook to another student.
- If a Chromebook is stolen or lost during school hours it should be immediately reported to the LMC.
- If a Chromebook is found unattended it will be taken to the LMC.
- Adhere to the Madison Public Schools/Daniel Hand High School Network Acceptable Use Agreement.
FAQs
For Parents
- What are the expectations for the 1:1 Initiative?
- What happens if the Chromebook my child is issued has technical issues and/or is in need of repair?
- What happens if my child's device becomes inoperable?
- What happens if my child's Chromebook is lost or stolen?
- Will there be charging stations available for Chromebooks at school?
- Will my child be able to use the Chromebook at home?
- Can my child leave the Chromebook at school?
- Does my child have to use the school Chromebook at home?
- How will my child connect to the Internet with the Chromebook at home?
- Will there be filtering on the Chromebook while my child is at home?
- Can my child use a personal account to log into the school Chromebook when at home?
- Can my child access different things on the Chromebook like Netflix?
What are the expectations for the 1:1 Initiative?
Students will have a Chromebook assigned to them in the same way textbooks are assigned.
All Chromebooks will be handed out with sleeves that must remain with the Chromebook at all times. Students must maintain the Chromebook, charger and sleeve as they do textbooks and return them at the end of the year. Every effort will be made to assign the same Chromebook to your child the following year and throughout their high school career.
What happens if the Chromebook my child is issued has technical issues and/or is in need of repair?
If a student’s Chromebook needs repair, it is the student’s responsibility to bring it to the Library Media Center (LMC) as soon as possible. The Chromebook must be handed to an LMC staff member along with a brief explanation of the problem. It cannot be dropped off on the counter. Should repairs be necessary, a loaner Chromebook will be checked out from the LMC to the student. Teachers, students, and parents are prohibited from attempting repairs on district-issued Chromebooks.
What happens if my child's device becomes inoperable?
If a student’s Chromebook needs repair, it is the student’s responsibility to bring it to the library media center as soon as possible. The Chromebook must be handed to a library media staff member along with a brief explanation of the problem. It cannot be dropped off on the counter. Should repairs be necessary, a loaner Chromebook will be checked out from the library media center to the student. Teachers, students, and parents are prohibited from attempting repairs on district-issued Chromebooks.
What happens if my child's Chromebook is lost or stolen?
If a student’s Chromebook is lost or stolen during school hours, it should be reported to the LMC immediately. If a student’s device is lost or stolen outside of school hours, the appropriate local authorities should be contacted. Families will be subject to a fee for the replacement of devices lost or stolen as a result of negligence, regardless of where the incident occurs.
Will there be charging stations available for Chromebooks at school?
Will my child be able to use the Chromebook at home?
Can my child leave the Chromebook at school?
Does my child have to use the school Chromebook at home?
How will my child connect to the Internet with the Chromebook at home?
Will there be filtering on the Chromebook while my child is at home?
Can my child use a personal account to log into the school Chromebook when at home?
Can my child access different things on the Chromebook like Netflix?
For Students
- Where can I find the DHHS Acceptable Network Use Agreement for students?
- Can I use the Chromebook at home?
- Can I add anything to my Chromebook?
- Can I decorate my Chromebook?
- Can I bring in my own device?
- Can I log in with a different Google Account on my Chromebook?
- What happens if my Chromebook stops working in school?
- What happens if my Chromebook stops working at home?
- What if I have problems connecting to my wireless network at home?
Where can I find the DHHS Acceptable Network Use Agreement for students?
Can I use the Chromebook at home?
Can I add anything to my Chromebook?
Can I decorate my Chromebook?
Can I bring in my own device?
Can I log in with a different Google Account on my Chromebook?
What happens if my Chromebook stops working in school?
If a student’s Chromebook needs repair, it is the student’s responsibility to bring it to the Library Media Center (LMC) as soon as possible. The Chromebook must be handed to an LMC staff member along with a brief explanation of the problem. It cannot be dropped off on the counter. Should repairs be necessary, a loaner Chromebook will be checked out from the LMC to the student. Teachers, students, and parents are prohibited from attempting repairs on district-issued Chromebooks.
What happens if my Chromebook stops working at home?
You can use any machine at home. When you arrive at school, it is the student’s responsibility to bring it to the library media center as soon as possible. The Chromebook must be handed to a library media staff member along with a brief explanation of the problem. It cannot be dropped off on the counter. Should repairs be necessary, a loaner Chromebook will be checked out from the library media center to the student. Teachers, students, and parents are prohibited from attempting repairs on district-issued Chromebooks.
What if I have problems connecting to my wireless network at home?
Return for Summer
As the school year closes, you must turn in the Chromebook and charger that was assigned you at the start of the year. Some exams will require you to use your Chromebooks, but not all . As soon as you have finished the last exam that requires a Chromebook, you should bring them to the Library Media Center to be checked in by IT staff. If you are finished with an exam before the exam period is over, a teacher will allow you to go the LMC to turn Chromebook in to avoid the mad rush at the end of the period. The library is open from 7:30-12:30 on all exam days for this purpose. Also, if you do not need the Chromebook for any exam, the IT staff will take them starting Monday, June 10, 2019 in the LMC before exams start. If it is possible to turn it in before exams start, it would be helpful.
- Please put your name on the attached form and list any known problems. Place this form inside the lid of your Chromebook when you return it to the staff in the LMC.
- You will be asked to turn on your Chromebook. It will be inspected to ensure it is in good working condition.
- The Chromebooks will be updated over the summer and reissued to you at the start of the school year.