FAQ's
Is there a cost to parents associated with their child receiving a laptop?
A $50 fee per student will be collected to cover insurance costs. However, families of 2 students enrolled at a 1:1 school will pay a reduced fee of $75 and families of 3 or more students enrolled at a 1:1 school will pay reduced fee of $100. You can pay by writing one check and turning it in at your child's school. Make sure to include your other student(s) name, school and grade on the check.
(All student's name, school and grade must be documented when paid.)
Those costs consist of:
•Theft Burglary / Robbery
•Accidental Damage
•Power Surge
•Vandalism
•Fire
•Natural Disasters
•Liquid Spills
Individual Parts Cost Without Insurance
One (1) Replacement Charge will be covered. Please create a support ticket @ support.bartlettschools.org
How will teachers and staff be trained and is the training ongoing?
The district will provide ongoing training for the 1:1 initiative via staff meetings, video conferencing, online training and teachers and staff will collaborate during coordinated times.
How does a 1:1 initiative in the classroom differ from accustomed learning methods?
A 1:1 initiative allows students to learn:
•At their own pace
•Collaboratively
•Outside the classroom
•Virtually
•Interactively
Will Internet access be safe?
The district already has filters in place to block inappropriate websites. It’s also important to note that the district will provide training for students regarding district internet procedures, policies and internet safety.
What if we don’t have internet access at home?
There are several locations around town that host internet access for free. Comcast is also offering internet service for $9.95/month for families that receive free or reduced price lunches. Information for that service can be found at https://www.internetessentials.com.
Can the student(s) access non-educational and inappropriate content?
The District filters Internet access to any device that is connected to the district network infrastructure whether wired or wireless. This is a requirement of the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) from the federal government. The District will also provide a filter for the laptops when they are accessing the internet off campus.
Will there be ancillary equipment/products that parents are required to purchase?
Students will be required to have a padded backpack built for carrying a laptop. A protective sleeve for the laptop, that fits in the backpack will suffice. However, if a student chooses to add stickers to his or her laptop for personalization, a case must be purchased to put those stickers on. Stickers or other markings placed directly on the laptop will be considered damage and the parents will be liable for the repairs. (Model #: A1466)
What will be the consequences for misuse or inappropriate use of the laptop?
Details will be provided in our Responsible Use Policy.
How will students print/submit work?
Students will be able to submit work to their teachers through our online learning platform Curve, their District assigned email accounts and downloading to thumb drives. Although we won't be completely paperless, we are encouraging not to print.
How will work submitted electronically be graded and communicated back to the parents?
Parents will be able to setup a Curve account as well that is tied in to their students account. This will give the parent access to assignments from the child’s teacher. Grades will also continue to be posted in PowerSchool.
What should a parent do if they want the device to stay at school?
Although discouraged, a parent may request with the principal to allow his or her student to leave the device at school. However, the student will still be responsible for any work that is required to be done at home. Parents will also be responsible for any damage that occurs to the laptop while at school.
