Fairbury Public Schools will be rolling out the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative for Fairbury Jr. Sr. High School on December 21-22, 2015. The Chromebook program will include students in grades 7-12. Each student will receive a Chromebook to be used in the classroom as well as at home for educational purposes. Teachers will be using computer technology for instruction, assignments, projects, research and assessment.
Please Note: In order for students to receive a device, a parent or guardian must be in attendance at one of the two Parent Informational Sessions December 21, 2015:
1:25 – 3:35PM (with students) or
6:00-8:00 PM (Parents only)
There will be an informational session by Robert Truhe, KSB School Law Attorney in Lincoln, NE and a presentation on our Policy and Usage Handbook including Chromebook care, and acceptable use. There will also be several forms that must be signed. Families must pay a $30 Chromebook Asset Protection Policy Fee each year. The amount will be discounted to $15 this year if parents attend during our rollout on December 21st-22nd.
This is an exciting time for the community, our high school students and teachers and for the school district. We are moving into a new era! The immediate access to computers and increased use of computers in education will have a beneficial effect on educational outcomes. We hope to bring the 21st century to the forefront as well as engage students in critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
E-Registration
Just a reminder to parents that E-Registration must be completed before your student will be issued a Chromebook next Semester. If you do not have access to a computer, PLEASE contact the office BEFORE the rollout date of December 21. We will provide you the necessary items to have this completed!!
CHROMEBOOK POLICY–Parents
If E-registration is completed, parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to begin viewing and approving the Chromebook Policy. This approval process is through the parent access of PowerSchool and can be done any time. This approval MUST BE completed before your student will be issued their Chromebook next semester. If you have any questions, please contact the high school at 402 729-6116 and we will be happy to assist you.
We encourage parents to refer to our Website for more information on the 1:1 initiative. We look forward to seeing you at one of our Parent Informational Sessions in December!
Stephen Grizzle, Superintendent
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