HP Chromebook x360 4th Generation

• Education Edition

• Touchscreen

• Webcam

• Accidental Damage Protection

• HP x360 Rugged Snap-On Case

The students' parent/guardian accepts financial responsibility for any intentional damage to the Chromebook or damage due to gross negligence.

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Please read the Help Kids Post, Comment, and Upload Responsibly flier from Commonsense.org/education and review the 4 Tips with your student.

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Please read the Help Boost Kids’ Safety, Privacy, and Security Upload Responsibly flier from Commonsense.org/education and review the 5 Tips with your student.

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Let's review the basic expectations for student Chromebook care.

⚡Case It

Your Chromebook will come with a HP x360 Rugged Snap-On Case. Always keep your protective case on your Chromebook to help prevent damage.

⚡No Eating or Drinking

Keep all food and drink away from the Chromebook.

⚡Swipe and Sweep

Clear the keyboard BEFORE closing the Chromebook. Items left on the keyboard may cause damage to the screen when it is closed.

⚡Charge it Up

Shut down & charge up the Chromebook nightly. Arrive to school with a fully charged Chromebook.

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INTERNET SAFETY

Houston Independent School District has adopted an Acceptable Use Policy that maintains compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

PRIVACY

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures that the privacy of student records is protected. Access to these records is restricted through the use of usernames and passwords.

ACCEPTABLE ACTIONS

Students are expected to follow network etiquette at all times. This includes being courteous to others, not using profanity, keeping login information private, and letting an adult know if something inappropriate happens.

UNACCEPTABLE ACTIONS

Students are not allowed to use district-owned devices in a manner that causes harm to others, damages the device, violates copyright laws, or sends potentially harmful data/information to others.

PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER USE

The HISD Code of Conduct outlines the possible consequences for violating these rules. Consequences may range from campus disciplinary actions to legal action as determined by the level of misconduct.

Additional Resources:

• Video: Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint

• For information on popular apps, review the HISD Social Media 101 Page

• HISD Cyber Security Online Resources

• HISD Digital Learning Resources For Parents And Guardians

• Commonsense Media | Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between

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