Parent+Laptop+Handbook

 Each student will be issued a // (Brand // ) laptop model // (model #) // Specific Information on laptop specifications may be obtained at // (link) // The software installation and configuration will be done prior to student check-out and will be customized for the nex+gen Academy learning system. Loss or Damage: If the property is damaged, lost or stolen, replacement will be covered through the District insurance policy, barring blatant disregard of school policy or fraud. Loss or theft of the property must be reported to the District and the school by the next school day after the occurrence. In case of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, a police report MUST be filed by the student or parent within 48 hours of the occurrence. Incidents happening off campus must be reported to the police by the parent and a copy of the report be brought to the school. Seniors must clear all records and return their laptop in good working order before participating in graduation ceremonies.
 * Computer Specifications **
 * Terms of the Laptop Loan **
 * Terms: ** No use fees will be charged for issuance of the laptop to registered nex+gen Academy students. You will comply at all time with the nex+gen Academy’s Parent/Student Laptop Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy, incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. Any failure to comply may terminate your rights of possession effectively immediately and the District may repossess the property. The laptop will be issued at the beginning of the school year and checked back in at the end of the schoolyear.
 * Title: ** Legal title to the property is in the Albuquerque Public Schools District and shall at all times remain in the District. Your right of possession and use is limited to and conditioned upon your full and complete compliance with this Agreement and the Parent/Student Laptop Handbook.


 * Repossession: ** If you do not timely and fully comply with all terms of this Agreement and the Parent/Student Laptop Handbook, including the timely return of the property, the District shall be entitled to declare you in default and subject to repossession practices..
 * Term of Agreement: ** Your right to use and possession of the property terminates not later than the last day of the school year unless earlier terminated by the nex+gen Academy or upon withdrawal from the school.

• Inappropriate content will not be allowed on laptops. • Presence of weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drug, gang related symbols or pictures will result in disciplinary actions. • Sound will be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. • Music and games may not be downloaded or streamed over the Internet. This may be a violation of copyright laws. (this is going to be a constant battle, particularly the music, more particularly the streaming) • With the exception of a USB mouse or thumb drive, no devices are allowed to be attached to your computer without instructor approval. (what about home printers, external hard drives, projectors ...?) • Do not loan laptops to other students. • Do not borrow a laptop from another student. • Do NOT share passwords or usernames. • Access to another persons account or computer without their consent or knowledge is considered hacking and is unacceptable. • Laptops must be transported in an approved backpack or case. • To prevent hard drive damage, laptops need to be shut down between classes. • Students should arrive at school each day with their laptops fully charged. • Report any systems or hardware problems to nex+gen staff immediately • Do not eat or drink while using your laptop. • Laptops are fragile and should be handled with care. • Laptops should not be left in conditions below 35 degrees F or above 90 degrees F. • Cords, cables and removable devices should be inserted and removed carefully. • Laptops must remain free of any writing or stickers. • The screen is especially vulnerable to damage: Do not carry the laptop while the screen is open Do not lean or place heavy objects on the top of the laptop when it is closed. Do not store the laptop in your bag with anything that can press against the cover. Avoid touching the screen. • All students will be given access to the nex+gen server as well as adequate file storage space • The following types of files may not be saved on the server: files with inappropriate content ( see appropriate use policy), executable files such as software applications, files of a very large size such as music or video may require instructor approval to be saved on the server. • Personal files must be saved on a thumb drive or CD/ DVD and may not be stored on the server. There are many sites on the Internet that can be potentially dangerous to minors. These sites are blocked while students are logged on to the District network, but may be unprotected at home. Students are in violation of district policy if they access these sites through proxies. Ultimately, safe internet use away from school is a parental responsibility and parents may want to restrict their home access or require students to only use laptop in the public areas of the home. The nex+ gen Instructional Technology Manager and other staff are available to educate parents on dangers and resources. These guidelines are provided here so that students and parents are aware of the responsibilities students accept when they use District-owned computer hardware, operating system software, application software, stored text, data files, electronic mail, local databases, CDROMs, digitized information, communication technologies, and Internet access. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of all technology resources. a. Student use of computers, other technology hardware, software, and computer networks, including the Internet, is for educational purposes b. All users are expected to follow existing copyright laws. c. Students are expected to notify a staff member whenever they come across information or messages that are inappropriate, dangerous, threatening, or make them feel uncomfortable. d. Students who identify or know about a security problem are expected to convey the details to their teacher without discussing it with other students. a. Using the network for illegal activities, including copyright, license, or contract violations or downloading inappropriate materials, viruses, and/or software, such as but not limited to hacking and host file-sharing software. b. Using the network for financial or commercial gain, advertising, or political lobbying. c. Accessing or exploring online locations or materials that do not support the curriculum and/or are inappropriate for school assignments, such as but not limited to pornographic sites. d. Vandalizing and/or tampering with equipment, programs, files, software, system performance, or other components of the network. Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited. e. Causing congestion on the network or interfering with the work of others, e.g., chain letters or broadcast messages to lists or individuals. f. Intentionally wasting finite resources, i.e., online time, real-time music. g. Gaining unauthorized access anywhere on the network. h. Revealing the home address or phone number of one’s self or another person. i. Invading the privacy of other individuals. j. Using another user’s account, password, or ID card or allowing another user to access your account, password, or ID. k. Coaching, helping, observing, or joining any unauthorized activity on the network. l. Posting anonymous messages or unlawful information on the system. m. Engaging in sexual harassment or using objectionable language or images in public or private messages, e.g., racist, terroristic, abusive, sexually explicit, threatening, demeaning, stalking, or slanderous. n. Falsifying permission, authorization, or identification documents. o. Obtaining copies of or modifying files, data, or passwords belonging to other users on the network. p. Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or network.
 * General Use and Maintenance Guidelines **
 * Inappropriate Content **
 * Sound **
 * Music, Games, or Devices **
 * No Loaning or Borrowing Laptops **
 * Unauthorized Access **
 * Transporting Laptops **
 * Maintenance Guidelines **
 * Network Use Guidelines **
 * Use of the nex+gen Server **
 * Internet Safety **
 * Student Guidelines for Acceptable Use **
 * 1. Expectations are as follows: **
 * 2. Unacceptable conduct includes, but is not limited to the following: **

Advice For Parents:
[|Laptop Tips from Current Parents to Incoming Parents from Nueva High School]