Farrell Area School District

Student Chromebook Acceptance - 4th Grade-8th Grade

What is the Farrell Area School District Student Chromebook Program?

All Farrell Area School District students in 4th grade through 8th grade will be issued a Chromebook for educational use. Once the attached acceptance form has been signed and returned to the school, your student may bring their device home with them. This privilege may be revoked due to misuse, abuse, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the school.

Can my student take their device home?

In the event of a school closure due to weather or other reason, all students will be permitted to take their device home with them and will be expected to utilize it for remote learning. If you choose not to allow your student to take their device home and you do not have a personal device at home that your child can use to log in to remote learning, your child will be marked absent for that day.

What happens if the Chromebook is lost or damaged?

If the device, its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories are not returned in their original condition, except for normal wear and tear, the parent or legal guardian of the student will be ﬁnancially responsible for any and all costs for repair or replacement of the device. If the district determines that the student did not use reasonable care in the use of the device, the parent or legal guardian of the student will be ﬁnancially responsible for any and all costs for repair or replacement of the device.

Who owns the Chromebook?

The Chromebook, case, power adapter and power cord, and all other accessories are the property of the district.

What should I do if my student transfers to another school?

The device including its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories must be returned to the district in original condition, except for normal wear and tear, before the student’s last day of school.

What happens at the end of the school year?

The device including its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories must be turned in to the school at the end of the school year. They will be thoroughly inspected during the summer. Any damage that is discovered during this inspection will be documented and repaired. The parent or legal guardian will be ﬁnancially responsible for the cost of the repair. If a device is not returned and left at the school prior to the last day of the school year, it will be assumed to be lost or stolen and the parent or legal guardian will be ﬁnancially responsible for the replacement cost.

How much does it cost to repair or replace the Chromebook?

Please visit our website at https://www.farrellareaschools.com/11Initiative.aspx for current repair and replacement costs.

What if I don’t want my student to be issued a Chromebook?

It is our goal to provide all of our students with eﬀective, engaging instruction that keeps pace with ever-evolving technology. In order to ensure every student in every classroom has equal access to an education that allows them to develop the skills necessary to succeed, it is vital that every student has access to a district-issued Chromebook. Chromebooks have become as essential in the classroom as textbooks, pencils, calculators, rulers, etc. Regardless of whether you sign the attached form, your student will still be given access to a Chromebook to use while at school and they will still be responsible for its proper use just as they would any other piece of district property including textbooks and other district-owned equipment and supplies. By signing the attached form, you are simply acknowledging that you have read and understand the policies and expectations related to the Student Chromebook Program.

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Farrell Area School District

Student Chromebook Acceptance - 4th Grade-8th Grade

All Farrell Area School District students in 4th grade through 8th grade will be issued a Chromebook for educational use. Once this acceptance form has been signed and returned, students are permitted and encouraged to take the device home with them throughout the school year. This privilege may be revoked due to misuse, abuse, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the school. In the event of a school closure due to weather or other reason, all students will be permitted to take their device home with them and will be expected to utilize the device for remote learning. This agreement is to ensure that the Chromebook issued by the district will be used in an appropriate manner and kept in its original condition, except for normal wear and tear. If the device, its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories are not returned in their original condition, except for normal wear and tear, the parent or legal guardian of the student will be ﬁnancially responsible for any and all costs for repair or replacement of the device. If the district determines that the student did not use reasonable care in the use of the device, the parent or legal guardian of the student will be ﬁnancially responsible for any and all costs for repair or replacement of the device. The district reserves the right to pursue legal action to recover any debts that may result from required repair or replacement of the device. The Chromebook, case, power adapter and power cord, asset labels, and all other accessories are the property of the district.

The student and their parent or legal guardian must acknowledge and agree to abide by the following:

1.	The Farrell Area School District Student Use of Technology Agreement, Board Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources, and all other applicable policies, guidelines, and laws.
2.	The student the Chromebook is issued to is the only authorized user of the device.

3.	Students should immediately report any problems, damage, or loss to their teacher, a member of the technology staﬀ, or their school oﬃce.
4.	Identiﬁcation and inventory labels, stickers, and tags must remain visible at all times and should not be removed from the device. If one does become removed, the student must notify their teacher, a member of the technology staﬀ, or their school oﬃce immediately to receive a replacement.
5.	The Chromebook is for educational use only.

6.	All activity on the Chromebook is monitored and logged on and oﬀ school grounds while it is connected to the internet. 7.	Students should not attempt to bypass content ﬁltering or monitoring software.
8.	The district provides internet content ﬁltering for the device when it is connected to a remote internet connection. However, the district is not responsible for any inappropriate content that the ﬁltering technology may not protect the user from. The parent or legal guardian should supervise the student when they are using the device at home.
9.	Students are not permitted to install any unapproved software on the device. Approved software will either be pre-installed or will be listed on the device’s app store.
10. Students may not remove the case from the device and the case must remain in original condition, except for normal wear and tear. If damage occurs to a device that has had its case removed, the parent/guardian will be ﬁnancially responsible for the repair or replacement cost.
11. When the device is at home, the student is responsible for charging the device each night and bringing it to school each day. The district does not recommend students bring the power adapter to school with them. Classrooms are equipped with chargers the students can use to charge their device throughout the day.
12. The device including its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories must be returned to the district in original condition, except for normal wear and tear, before the student’s last day of school if the student is transferring out of the district or is graduating.
13. The device including its case, power adapter and cord, and all other accessories must be returned and left at the school at the end of the school year. They will be thoroughly inspected during the summer. Any damage that is discovered during this inspection will be repaired. The parent or legal guardian will be ﬁnancially responsible for the cost of the repair. If a device is not returned and left at the school prior to the last day of the school year, it will be assumed to be lost or stolen and the parent or legal guardian will be ﬁnancially responsible for the replacement cost.

By signing this form, the student and their parent or legal guardian acknowledges that they have read and understand the above guidelines and all other policies, guidelines, and laws referenced in this agreement. The device will not be permitted to be taken home until this agreement is signed and returned. The district reserves the right, at all times and without prior notice, to inspect and search any and all district property for the purpose of determining whether any policy has been violated, or when an inspection and investigation is necessary for the purposes of promoting safety or compliance with the law.

Parent / Legal Guardian

I have read and understand all of the guidelines contained within this document in its entirety and all other applicable district policies.

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Student Name (please print)

___________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name (please print)

___________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature

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Staﬀ Use Only

Device Returned By:	☐Student	☐Parent/Guardian	☐Other _________________________________

__________________________________________ Date Device Returned

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Returned Condition