Today's students are tomorrow's workforce. By one popular estimate, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that do not yet exist. To prepare students for this, each student receives an FCPS-issued laptop (1- 4) or Chromebook (5-6). This technology provides students with the opportunity to develop real-world skills that will be essential as they grow up. This year, Kindergarten students will not be issued a device.

With this opportunity comes responsibility. Students are expected to use the technology ethically, respect the privacy and work of others, and follow established rules for safety and security. In addition to the FCPS Digital Citizenship lessons Clermont emphasizes the following:

1. Responsible use of technology ○ Students should use their laptops for FCPS learning programs. It may not be used for personal activities like streaming video services, gaming, or social media. ○ Students must use their laptops responsibly. This includes treating others with respect in an online environment, respecting others beliefs and opinions, and honoring academic honesty. ○ Students are advised that the inappropriate use of a student laptop is a violation of student disciplinary rules and disciplinary action may be imposed as stated in the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R).
2. Caring for your laptop ○ The FCPS student device is valuable and should be treated appropriately. It should not be thrown, dropped, or treated in any way that may cause it to be crushed or damaged.
   ■    Cost of replacement/damaged laptop or Chromebook: $616
   ■    Cost of replacement for Chromebook charger: $29 ■    Cost of replacement for laptop charger: $34 ○ When carried outside to any outdoor learning space the device must be protected and held with two hands.
   ○ Student laptops should be powered off at the end of each day.
   ○ Students should restart their computers frequently, as directed by the teacher, to ensure all updates are installed.
   ○ Do not write on, draw on, or put stickers on the device.
   

   Parents and Guardians, please review this information with your child, and complete this form. We do understand that accidents happen. This guidance is provided to hopefully prevent any intentional damage done to and with the school issued laptop.

   In the event that the technology equipment issued to your child has been intentionally damaged, Clermont's technology specialist will contact you. The following steps may be required to pay reimbursement for the equipment: 

   Please use MySchoolBucks (MSB) to make your reimbursement payment. If you are not currently enrolled in MSB, the enrollment/use process is as follows:

   • Go to MySchoolBucks or to the MySchoolBucks link located on both the Clermont ES website and FCPS.edu homepage to establish an account. 

   • Add your child using the name of the school they are attending, and either their student ID# or birth date. 

   • You will receive a confirmation email that your account has been established.You may make purchases with your credit/debit card or by electronic check. There are NO convenience fees for using the online payment system.  

   • To pay for lost or damaged technology items, select School Store > Browse Items > click on the Lost or Damaged Technology items > select your child’s name > add to basket and pay. 

   Thank you for understanding and for supporting our school's valuable property.  Sincerely,  

   Ms. Salata and The Clermont Technology Team