As long as the $25 annual technology fee is up to date, all incidental damage is covered. Our payment schedule is as follows:

• 1^st incident free
• 2^nd $50 or cost, whichever is lower
• 3^rd actual cost

If the entire machine has to be replaced there would be a charge of $69 to replace the ADP on the new device.

Yes! Each device will come with a protective case.

We encourage parents and students to watch this helpful tutorial video to learn more about using the Lenovo Chromebook.

The 500e Chromebook would connect to the home network the same as any other device, you would go into available WIFI networks on the device and put in their home credentials.

Students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program can obtain internet access through Comcast Xfinity for a reduced price. Click here to learn more about the Xfinity program.

This year, Spring-Ford will implement a filter called Lightspeed Alert™ to all student-issued devices to scan for self-harm, violence, and cyberbullying. Lightspeed Alert™ is a critical component in student safety plans and the prevention of self-harm, cyberbullying, suicide, and school violence. Reported incidents will be responded to the same way the Safe 2 Say Something (S2SS) program works. Reports will be sent to the principal, district security staff, and school counselors based on the incident and escalated accordingly. All reports will remain confidential and only shared with the principal, district security staff, and school counselors. This filter will help us maintain a safe environment here at Spring-Ford.

Just as students return their text books prior to leaving school, they will be asked to return their device as well. Additional information will come from your student's House Office.

The schedule of deductibles for damage, loss, or theft are outlined in the following table.

If $25.00 Spring-Ford Technology fee was purchased:

For any damage determined to be misuse, neglect, intentional damage, or lost/stolen device, the cost is the actual cost of repair or replacement of device, currently $469

If a power adapter, case, or other accessories are damaged or lost, the parent/student is responsible for the full cost of replacement, currently $46 for the adapter, $25 for the case, $25 for stylus.

Families in the National School Lunch program will be responsible to pay the applicable charge for each covered incident as indicated above.

All students are provided with hall lockers with combination padlocks to prevent theft. Students should not give their locker combinations out nor leave their devices unattended. Devices should not be left in lockers over nights and weekends. Students should not use a gym locker to store their tablets. There is no surveillance in the locker room. Therefore, security of the device cannot be guaranteed.

Occasionally, unexpected problems do occur with the device that are not the fault of the user such as computer crashes, software errors, etc. The Support Center will assist students with resolving these problems at no cost. However, students are the first line in problem resolution and should attempt troubleshooting as outlined in the “Best Practices Guidelines” section of this page.

If any equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen while the student is at school, the student must report it immediately to room 103 in the 9th Grade Center. An appropriate staff member will assist the student with filing an Incident Report form. Failure to do so in a timely manner may result in the student and their parents/guardian being responsible for the full replacement cost of any lost or stolen equipment should the device not be recovered.

If any equipment is damaged while the student is out of school, the student or parent/guardian must report it SFASD Support Center.

Stolen or lost devices may be tracked through cooperation with the local police department. If the student and parents/guardians suspect that the equipment was stolen, it is their responsibility to file a police report and submit it along with the Incident Report Form. The police report and the Incident Report Form must be submitted to the main office within two school days of the incident being reported.

There is a difference between an accident and negligence. If the damage has been deemed intentional or the result of negligence, the student may be subject to disciplinary action and also be responsible for the full repair or replacement cost.

If any equipment is damaged while the student is out of school, the student or parent/guardian must report it SFASD Support Center.

Stolen or lost devices may be tracked through cooperation with the local police department. If the student and parents/guardians suspect that the equipment was stolen, it is their responsibility to file a police report and submit it along with the Incident Report Form. The police report and the Incident Report Form must be submitted to the main office within two school days of the incident being reported.

If any equipment is damaged while the student is at school, the student must report it immediately to:

• room E269 in the Intermediate/7th Grade Center
• room 106 in the 8GC
• room 103 in the 9th Grade Center
• room 183 in the 10-12th Grade Center

An appropriate staff member will assist the student with filing an Incident Report. Failure to do so in a timely manner may result in the student and their parents/guardian being responsible for the full replacement cost of any lost or stolen equipment should the device not be recovered.

The schedule of deductibles for damage, loss, or theft are outlined in the following table.

If $25.00 Spring-Ford Technology fee was purchased:

For any damage determined to be misuse, neglect, intentional damage, or lost/stolen device, the cost is the actual cost of repair or replacement of device, currently $469.00

If a power adapter, case, or other accessories are damaged or lost, the parent/student is responsible for the full cost of replacement, currently $46 for the adapter, $25 for the case, $25 for stylus.

Families in the National School Lunch program will be responsible to pay the applicable charge for each covered incident as indicated above.

Students are responsible for the general care of the device they have been issued by the school district. Devices that are broken, or fail to work properly, must be reported to their teacher, the building technology assistant or the help desk as soon as possible so that they can be taken care of properly. Students in grade 9 should not take district owned device to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance.

Devices are intended for use at school each day. Students are responsible to bring their device to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.

Google Apps stores a suite of office productivity software that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files all online accessible through any device connected to the Internet.

All file types can be stored online in Google Drive. Offline access to your Google Drive files is possible.

The equipment vendor has a four-year hardware warranty on the Laptop.

The vendor warrants the Laptops from defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown or faulty construction and will provide normal replacement parts necessary to repair the Laptop or Laptop replacement.

The vendor warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or Laptop viruses.

Please report all Laptop problems to the building technology assistant or the Spring-Ford School District help desk.

Our Laptops have a rated battery life of 10-12 hours. However, we do expect that students charge them each evening to ensure maximum performance during the school day.

Lower your screen brightness

• You can adjust it to a comfortable setting that uses less power.
• Lowering the brightness to about half will increase your battery life substantially

Standby Mode

• When you are not using your Laptop, put it in standby mode by closing the lid
• Your websites and other work will still be there when you return, but the screen will turn off and power use will be greatly reduced
• Upon opening, simply enter your password to jump right back into action!

Closing Program

• Close out of apps you are not using, it will also make your Laptop run faster and save power!
• The more apps you have open, the more power is needed to sustain them, so close them out if you don’t immediately need them
• This is especially true for online games, YouTube and Netflix.

Lowering Volume

• This isn’t the largest culprit of battery drain, but it does contribute to it
• Whether you are using the speakers or headphones, keeping the volume down will reduce power output!

USB

• Do not leave unneeded USB devices plugged in your Laptop that you are not using. They draw power!

Heat

• Do not leave your Laptop at extreme high or low temperatures for a long period of time.
• Also, do not leave it in direct sunlight.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Charge your Laptop EVERY NIGHT!

• The best way to make it through the day, is to start it with a full battery!

It is the responsibility of the student to be prepared for school each day. This includes coming with the appropriate tools such as text books, calculators, and a charged school issued device.

• If a student leaves their device at home, they will be allowed to phone their parent/guardian to bring it to school.
• If unable to contact parents, loaners will not be given for forgotten devices.
• Repeat violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

The Lenovo Chromebook has a rated battery life of 10-12 hours. However, it is expected that students charge their device each evening to ensure maximum performance during the school day.