Pleasanton Middle
School
1.
Students
must bring their laptop and supplies to school daily. Please clearly label every single piece of equipment – backpack or carrying
case, computer, power cord, etc.
Supplies Needed:
á
Laptop
fully-charged
á
Power
cord (AC adapter)
á
Backpack
or carrying case
2.
Students must have access to the Internet and a printer compatible with their
laptop at all their residences.
3. Students
are responsible for all work, even if your laptop is being repaired. Students may
have to revert to pencil and paper. Assignments must be printed and ready to
turn in at the beginning of class on their due date. If a student is having
ŇprinterÓ difficulties, the student must have a note signed by a
parent/guardian stating the difficulty.
4. Students are responsible for
organizing and maintaining their files. Students must not only SAVE their
documents, but also backup their files weekly to the Pleasanton Middle School
Network.
5. DO NOT load any games, especially off
the Internet, on the laptop hard drive. Past experience has shown that loading
games may generally cause the computer not to work as efficiently and break
down more often. (This includes screen saver games and changing of application
icons!) They can also become a huge distraction from the educational process.
6.
Accessing inappropriate Internet sites is strictly forbidden on any computer
including laptops at Pleasanton Middle School.
7. Students are not to touch other
students' or teachers' computers without permission, either physically or
through the network.
8. Students are not allowed to copy work
or plagiarize documents.
9. The "Dress Code" for
computers is the same as Pleasanton Middle SchoolŐs dress code. If it is not appropriate as fashion, then it is
not appropriate on your computer. This includes the desktop, screensaver,
documents, graphics, sounds, etc.
10. PLEASE, check your childŐs computer
often. Just as you would ask to see your childŐs work in their binder, look at
their work in their laptop. This is a tool that you have purchased for your
child, you have control. Know what your child is viewing, at all times.
11. It is expected that students use laptops appropriately during class time. Playing with screen savers, playing games, messaging friends, or changing the appearance of icons is not appropriate use of class time and may affect academic performance. Teachers may recommend removal from the laptop program if the computer is interfering with the studentŐs learning.
Consequences:
Depending on the infraction, the penalty for violating the above rules may
include:
á
Phone
call/email home
á
Assignments
marked late
á
After
school detention
á
Loss of computer for period or entire
Block period
á
Referral
to Principal/Vice-Principal
á
Suspension
from class or school
á
Removal
from the program
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I agree to follow the Laptop Immersion
Rules listed above. I understand the consequences for not following the rules
and will do my best to be a responsible laptop student.
_____________________________________________________________
Student Signature/ Date
I have reviewed the Laptop Immersion
Rules with my child. He/she understands the consequences for not following the
rules and expectations.
_____________________________________________________________
Parent Signature/ Date