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Introduction

In order to provide each student access to modern educational resources and learning opportunities, Angleton ISD will issue each student a Chromebook or other personal technology device for use during the school year. Student devices are an integral part of the learning environment at Angleton ISD, facilitating access to educational resources at any time and any place, and preparing students for work and school beyond K-12.

Student Responsible Use Guidelines

● Keep your device safe and free from damage.
● Bring your device to school every day.
● Take home your device every day.
● Charge your device at home before coming to school.
● Follow the guidelines of the student code of conduct and student handbook.
● Report damage or problems immediately to your teacher or campus administration.
● Always keep your device in your possession; do not loan it or leave it unattended.
● Do not mark on your device, do not remove inventory tags.
● Always keep your device in a backpack or case when traveling.

Important Information for Parents & Guardians

• Student devices are required daily for schoolwork. Failure to bring the device to/from school in working condition will negatively impact student learning and grade
• Devices are property of Angleton ISD and must be returned when Your student’s campus will communicate dates and deadlines for device returns.
• Students that withdraw from Angleton ISD for any reason must return the device to the campus
• Families are responsible for loss, damage, theft and associated fees (see page 2 for details).
• Civil or criminal penalties may apply if a device is not returned and/or fees are not
• Technical support is available on campus and remotely via our student helpdesk (see page 3).
• Internet access assistance is available for families in need (page 3).
• Student safety and privacy:
  • Monitor your student’s internet
  • Device usage can be remotely monitored or tracked by the
  • The following resources provide educational information and activities for families regarding internet safety and digital citizenship:
    • commonsense.org/education/family-resources
    • internetsafety101.org
    • netsmartz.org
    • connectsafely.org
    • stopbullying.gov

Fees

AISD families are responsible for fees associated with loss and damage of district property. Civil or criminal penalties may apply if a device is not returned and/or fees are not paid.

• 1st accidental damage incident - Student reports damage to campus library. Loaner device may be issued if available and damage fee(s) will be applied to the student account. - $30.00
• 2nd accidental damage incident and subsequent incidences - Student reports damage to campus library. Loaner device may be issued if available and damage fee(s) will be applied to the student account. - Full repair/replacement cost listed below
• Loss - Report immediately to teacher/librarian or campus administration. Technology may be able to remotely track the device, but this is not guaranteed. - Full replacement cost listed below
• Theft - Report immediately to teacher/librarian or campus administration AND a police report must be filed and provided to the campus within 72 hours. - If a police report is filed, damage fee is waived. With no police report, theft is treated as loss and full replacement cost applies.

Damaged Item Costs

• Keyboard or missing key(s)
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $50.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - N/A
• Power adapter or charger (NOT covered by insurance)
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $35.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - $40.00
• Cracked screen or screen replacement
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $120.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - $250.00
• Ports (charging, headphones, USB, display)
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $50.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - $50.00
• Hotspot
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $60.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - $60.00
• Full Replacement
  • K-12 Chromebook Cost Estimate - $255.00
  • Pre-K iPad Cost Estimate - $400.00

**Prices listed are an example and will be based on manufacturer’s replacement parts lists.

Help, Support, & Repairs

How to Get Tech Support

• When on campus, students can notify their teacher or campus librarian of damages or technical
• When off campus, students and families can request support at angletonisd.net/gethelp

Home Internet Access

Families in need of assistance with home internet access should contact their campus or visit the district’s Online Learning handbook. Examples of assistance potentially available include:

• Hotspots issued from AISD (limited availability, based on need)
• AT&T Access
  • Offers internet service to SNAP participants at rates starting at $5/month with no contract or installation
• Comcast Internet Essentials
  • Offers internet service to SNAP and other public assistance participants at rates starting at $10/month with no contract or installation fees.

• Local churches, businesses, and libraries may offer Wi-Fi connectivity that is open to the

All back to school documents must be completed in Skyward before being issued a Chromebook. 

August 3rd: Freshmen

• 9-10 am: A-H
• 10:30-11:30 am: I-P
• Noon-1 pm: Q-Z

August 4th: Sophomores

• 9-10 am: A-H
• 10:30-11:30 am: I-P
• Noon-1 pm: Q-Z

August 5th: Juniors

• 9-10 am: A-H
• 10:30-11:30 am: I-P
• Noon-1 pm: Q-Z

August 6th: Seniors

• 9-10 am: A-H
• 10:30-11:30 am: I-P
• Noon-1 pm: Q-Z

August 7th: Make-up (All Grades)

• 8-noon

 Procedure:

• Parents/Students will drive to the front of the school and in line with the drive-through.  (We will have staff members ready to assist parents/students.)
• Staff members will collect the Chromebook, hotspot (when applicable), and any other information needed and deliver it to the parent/student.
• Cars will leave campus via the Northeast light.
• If a parent arrives and has multiple students in different grades they will be allowed to pick up Chromebooks for each of their students.
• Parents in the car line need to stay in the line until they have collected their student’s Chromebook.
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for Chromebook distribution.

Chromebooks and/or Hot Spots distribution will take place in the 6th-grade car rider pick-up location. (Downing St. Entry)

• All back to school documents must be completed in Skyward before being issued a Chromebook. If forms are complete, schedules and computers will be distributed.
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for Chromebook distribution.
• Please wear a mask or one will be provided.

Schedule Pickup - 5-7 p.m. each evening except Aug 7.  

• August 4th:  6th Grade pick-up
• August 5th:  7th Grade pick-up
• August 6th:  8th Grade pick-up
• August 7th (8am - 4pm):  All grades who have not picked up materials on designated days will come into the building foyer and request items.

All back to school documents must be completed in Skyward prior to being issued a Chromebook. 

Dates:

• Thursday, August 6th: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
• Friday, August 7th: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Distribution will be curbside pick up, in the front of the building (Locust Street). Parents will drive-through and give the student(s) grade and name. Student(s) will be verified in Skyward and Staff will then check out a Chromebook for each K-5th student. Please be sure to read the guidelines for device distribution.

Parents of siblings may pick up all Chromebooks in one distribution session.

Masks will be required and a hand sanitizing station will be set up.

If needed before the start of school, a make-up distribution day for Kindergarten - 5th grade will take place on Wednesday, August 12th.

Distribution will take place in the security vestibule, and will allow for appropriate social distancing.

Distribution dates will be: 

• Monday, August 3 - Kinder/First/Second: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 4 - Third/Fourth/Fifth: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

• Wednesday, August 5 - All Grades: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.  

• Thursday, August 6 - All Grades: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m

• Friday, August 7 - All Grades: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

 All back to school documents must be completed in Skyward prior to being issued a Chromebook. 

• We encourage one person per family to pick up Chromebooks.
• Parents of siblings may pick up all Chromebooks in one distribution session. Masks will be required and a hand sanitizing station will be set up.
• Signage will be posted to not enter if experiencing COVID symptoms.
  • Floor markers will be used to designate social distancing.
  • Stations will be organized for parent documentation needing to be filled out, with sanitation after each station use. 
• Student bags that were not picked up at the end of the school year will be distributed, a representative from transportation will be present to issue Smart Tag and transportation rules/procedures documentation.
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for device distribution.

All back to school documents must be completed in Skyward before being issued a Chromebook. 

Wednesday, August 5th: 11:30 am-6:30 pm
Grades K-5

Thursday, August 6th: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Grades K-5

Friday, August 7th: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Grades K-5 

• Distribution will be curbside pick up, in the front drive.
• Parents will drive-through and give the student(s) grade and name.
• Student(s) will be verified in Skyward and Staff will then check out a Chromebook for each K-5th student.
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for device distribution. 
• Parents of siblings may pick up all Chromebooks in one distribution session.
• Masks will be required and a hand sanitizing station will be set up.

Chromebook distribution for Kindergarten through 5th grade will take place Wednesday, August 5th through Friday, August 7th. 

• Wednesday, August 5th - 3rd Grade 8 - 11 a.m. / 4th Grade 1 - 4 p.m. 

• Thursday, August 6th - 5th Grade 8 - 11 a.m. / Kindergarten - 2nd grade 1 - 6 p.m. 

• Friday, August 7th - Pre-K and Any Grade: K - 5th Grade 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Distribution will take place in the cafeteria to allow for appropriate social distancing.

• Parents will enter and exit through two separate cafeteria doors.
• We will encourage one person per family to pick up Chromebooks.
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for device distribution.
• Parents of siblings may pick up all Chromebooks in one distribution session.
• Masks will be required and a hand sanitizing station will be set up.

The back door will be used as the entry point, a path will be marked with social distancing increments along one row of tables, volunteers will work at stations designated according to check out procedures along the row, and parents will exit through the stage-side cafeteria door.

Along with Chromebook distribution, student bags not picked up at the end of the school year will be distributed and car rider tags for the upcoming school year will be available.

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO COME AND CHECK OUT A CHROMEBOOK

3rd-5th Grade- Friday, August 7, 2020- 2:00-6:00 

Kinder-2nd Grade- Monday, August 10, 2020- 2:00-6:00

PreKinder- TBD 

• If you have multiple children, you may pick up chromebooks for all your children on the same day.
• Chromebook Pick up will be in the front drive. 
• Just drive up, and we will bring the chromebook to you.  You will need to sign a form when we issue you the chromebook. 
• You are required to fill out all “Back to School” paperwork in skyward prior to us issuing you a chromebook.  If you haven’t completed the paperwork, we will have you park and come into the building to complete the paperwork. 
• Please be sure to read the guidelines for device distribution.
• We still have remaining bags from the end of year locker clean out.  If you haven’t gotten your items from the end of last year, we can distribute them when you pick up your chromebook. 
• We will also be accepting any library books that weren’t turned in last year. 

Chromebooks will be checked out by appointment only. Please call 864-8003 for an appointment.