Your device is your responsibility. Like library books and other school-owned items that students use, the students are responsible for damage to their devices. Here are some tips for how to keep them safe and prevent damage:
General Care
- Keep your device in its protective cover
- Keep food and drinks away from your device
- Do not expose your device to excessive heat or cold (hot cars are bad for devices!)
- Do not stack heavy objects (like multiple books in a backpack) on top of your device
- Keep your device out of reach of Fido and Fluffy
- Handle your device gently
- Plug and unplug cords from your device carefully
- Do not place your device on an uneven surface where it might fall
- Beware of cord placement and walking paths; someone might trip on your cord and pull your device off of a table or desk
Screens
- Don't hold your device by the screen
- Don't carry your device with the screen open
- Don't store your device with the screen open
- Before closing the screen, make sure nothing is on the keyboard
- Close the lid of your device gently
- Clean your screen with a soft, dry microfiber or anti-static cloth
Battery Life and System Updates
- Do not let your battery get below a 5% charge
- Make sure your device is fully charged at the beginning of each day
- Shut down or reboot your device weekly to load updates
- If you want to put your device into long term storage over the summer, follow these instructions:
Security
- Keep track of your device at all times
- Do not leave your device in an unsupervised location
- Do not give out your password or let someone else use your login information
- Do not remove school or district labels from your device
- Do not install unauthorized apps on your device