Questions+&+Answers


 * Laptop Question and Answer Page**

Answer - An Windows 7 HP 6465 Pro Book... see the link on left called The Laptop
 * Question - What kind of lap top are students using?**

Answer - At this time they may not. Each school has a schedule for beginning of the day pick up and end of the day drop off for charging.
 * Question - Can Students bring laptop home?**

Answer - No extra fees area included in this program. Equipment was purchased with money designated to replace aging computers stations in the schools. Rather then buying desktops in labs that classes would need to visit, it was decided to furnish each student with a laptop that would travel with the student.
 * Question - What fees are associated with the laptop program?**

Answer - We ask that you read the 1 to 1 Responsibility Guide on the link to the left. Also take a look at the SACS AUP. All students have been made aware of both at school... it should also be done at home. Students did sign a form showing that they understand and will comply with these two documents. As stipulated in these documents neither the parent or student will be liable for normal wear and tear or unintended accidents. As past practice for all school property... there will be consequences for intentional damage as stipulated in the Student Visa
 * Question - What are the responsibilities for parents and students?**

Answer - Yes, students are required to use the bag that is supplied by the school. These bags are durable and have the needed resources to help protect the laptop.
 * Question - Will students be furnished a computer bag?**

Answers - Students will need ear buds and a flash drive for transporting files to and from school. Students can also use ditrict server connection to upload and download files at home.
 * Question - What additional items do students need?**

Answer - Student will report the problem to their teacher. It will be sent for repair. Student will be assigned a loaner for that time period. As stated in the 1 to 1 Responsibility Guide... students may be required to do some work with paper and pencil if this happens.
 * Question - What if the computer assigned to a student fails to work?**

Answer - This is to be decided by teacher. There may be times when students are told to keep computer in locker.
 * Question - Is the computer to be carried to all classes?**

Answer - Computers will be placed in locker at this time.
 * What will students do with computers at lunch?**

Answer - Students have been told to put computer in hibernation mode between classes and when not in use. This will save on both battery and hard drive. The battery should last the school day. In instances where this does not happen... power strips will be provided in rooms for charging and use.
 * What if the battery runs out before the end of day?**

Answer - Yes, we request that it be a wired mouse to save on both batter life and radio interference.
 * Can students use an external mouse?**