Below are some guidelines that you can use with your children in use and caring for their device. As a responsible student using technology, I understand the following is
expected of me when using my assigned Device during the school year.

1. I will take care of my Device.
2. I will know where my Device is at all times.
3. I will keep my charger with my Device.
4. Only I am permitted to use my Device.
5. I will always carry my Device with two hands.
6. I will always use my Device in a safe place: desk or table.
7. I will keep food and beverages away from my Device, as they can cause
   damage to the device.
8. I will use my Device in ways that are educationally appropriate and meet
   school usage requirements.
9. I will use my Device to complete assignments as expected. This means I will
   not use websites, games, and Google programs not approved by my teacher.
10. I will practice digital responsibility on the internet.
11. I will not place any decorations on my Device.
12. I will only touch MY Chromebook.
13. I will report any damage to my Device immediately.

Access

If your student does not have access to the internet, we encourage you to let your child’s teacher know so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Providers

Click here to find  internet providers in your area by entering your zip code.

We have been informed several providers are offering free internet to
students' families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) school closures. Please contact the providers to see if they cover your location and if they are offering free internet to students.

As part of the December 2020 pandemic relief package, families are now able to enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program that may provide cost reductions in monthly internet services as well as partial reimbursement for the cost of a computer or tablet, as long as the internet services or devices are purchased through a participating service provider. Families must go through an enrollment process. This program is not managed by Minnewaska Area Schools, but we want to provide the information for our families.

There are three ways eligible households can enroll –

• Directly with a local participating service provider.  The FCC maintains a list of participating providers, sorted by state and territory.
• Enroll online with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) at their website www.getemergencybroadband.org.  (The enrollment button was active beginning May 12^th).
• Or download a paper application at the www.getemergencybroadband.org  site, fill out the application, and mail it – along with supporting documentation – to USAC.

To help you spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, the FCC has a website at Emergency Broadband Benefit | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov) where you can get more information.