Printable Chromebook Agreement
The Lincoln Parish School District is pleased to provide students in grades 3 through 12 with a district-owned Chromebook for use at school and at home. Students in Grades Pre-K through 2 will be provided a Chrome Tablet; however, this tablet will not be issued to take home except in certain cases. Our goal is to help our students develop the necessary skills to successfully live and work in an increasingly technology advanced world by providing engaging and powerful learning experiences for all students across all curricular areas.
These learning opportunities come with certain responsibilities and obligations. District guidelines are provided herein so the student and parent/guardian are aware of the responsibilities they accept when using district-owned devices and other technology resources. In addition to following these guidelines, the student is required to follow the Acceptable Use Policy and all other applicable rules that may be set by the school and/or teacher.
1. General Information
1.1 Receiving the Chromebook
The student will receive the following: (1) a Chromebook to be transported daily between home and school (grades 3-12 and Pre-K – 2 as applicable) and (2) a charging cord, which should remain at home and used to charge the Chromebook nightly. Some Chromebooks will have a protective case; however, for those that do not have a protective case, please turn them off when not in use and store in a personal protective backpack or case.
1.2 Returning the Chromebook
District-owned Chromebook and accessories must be returned at the end of each school year.
2. Taking Care of the Chromebook
2.1 General Precautions
The student is responsible for the general care of the Chromebook he/she has been issued.
2.2 Carrying the Chromebook
2.3 Screen Care
The Chromebook screen can be easily damaged. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure.
2.4 Storing the Chromebook
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the Chromebook is in a safe and secure location.
2.5 Chromebook Left in Unsupervised Areas
2.6 Chromebook Identification
All Chromebooks contain a Lincoln Parish School District asset tag number and manufacturer’s serial number. This information will be used to identify the device and the student who is assigned to the device.
3. Using the Chromebook
3.1 General Information
3.2 Chromebook Left at Home
3.3 Charging the Chromebook
A fully charged Chromebook battery should last for an entire day of regular use at school.
3.4 Apps and Extensions on Chromebooks
3.5 Cameras and Microphones
3.6 Screensaver, Background, Profile Photo
3.7 Sound
3.8 Managing and Saving Digital Work to the Chromebook
Google Apps for Education is a suite of applications (word processing, slideshow presentations, spreadsheets, etc.) that allows a user to create different types of online documents. A user can store their document, as well as other files, in the Google Cloud Account (Google Drive).
3.9 Printing from the Chromebook
3.10 Privacy and Security
3.11 At Home Use
3.12 Digital Citizenship Pledge
While working in a digital and collaborative environment, the student must always conduct himself/herself as a good citizen by adhering to the following:
4. Repairing/Replacing Damaged Chromebooks
4.1 Accidental Damage vs. Negligence/Intentional Damage
4.2 Broken/Malfunctioning Chromebooks
4.3 Lost or Stolen Chromebook
5 Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
5.1 Parent Best Practices for Internet Safety at Home
6. Failure to Follow Guidelines and Policies
Student use of the Chromebook, network, and Internet is a privilege, not a right. Chromebooks should be used for educational purposes and students are to adhere to all acceptable use guidelines and policies and all of its corresponding administrative procedures at all times. Misuse of the Chromebook and/or the school network has the potential to impose disciplinary consequences. Violations of guidelines and policies may result in, but are not limited to, the following disciplinary actions:
*Note: If privileges are revoked, the student will be responsible for all assignments in paper/pencil format.
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Student Pledge:
I will follow all parts of the Lincoln Parish School District Chromebook Agreement and Acceptable Use of Technology Resources Agreement while at school as well as outside of school.
This means I will:
This also means that I will not:
By signing, I hereby acknowledge I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the LPSD Chromebook Agreement and all associated agreements it references. I understand that this device is the property of LPSD, is to be used for educational purposes and will monitored and tracked. If I violate any conditions of these agreements, I may have my computer privileges revoked and face disciplinary action.
Student Name (Please Print): ___________________________________________
Parent Permission and Acknowledgement:
By my signature below, I acknowledge I have read and understand the Lincoln Parish School District Chromebook Agreement and have discussed the information with my child. I am aware that the care and responsibility of the device as outlined in the agreement, both in and out of school, lies with my child. I understand that this device is the property of LPSD, is to be used for educational purposes and will be monitored and tracked. I understand that this device will be filtered for inappropriate content but I am also aware that no content filtering is capable of blocking 100% of the material available on the Internet. I give my permission for my child to participate in the Virtual Learning Program.
Statement of Assurance of Confidentiality
As a parent of Lincoln Parish School District, I will keep confidential all information which is relative to individual students, all information discovered from observations or interviews as well as any other information that the school district requests be made confidential.
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Print Name
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Signature
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Date
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HILLCREST ELEMENTARY CONTACT FOR REPORTING CHROMEBOOK/TABLET ISSUES:
SUZETTE HENDERSON, LIBRARIAN AND SCHOOL-BASED TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
EMAIL: SHENDERSON@LINCOLNSCHOOLS.ORG
SCHOOL PHONE: 318-255-0550