Friday, August 21, 2015

EGHS Parent "Remind" Sign Up for SY 15-16

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

New Student Chromebook Distribution Announced

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Dear EGHS Parents, Guardians and Students, 

I am pleased to inform you that due to the hard work of our technology staff over the course of the summer, we are able to begin the distribution of Chromebooks to new students prior to 8/31.

Beginning on Monday 8/24 and running through 8/26 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, new students/families to EGHS may bring the required paperwork that is attached to this email, to the EGHS auditorium and be issued their chromebook for the 2015-16 academic year.

Any new students who are unable to attend the 8/24-8/26 dates & times should bring all paperwork the 1st day of school on 8/31.

In order to be issued a chromebook the following must be read and completed in full:
  1. Policies (Read):
    1. District Policy 10-110: Acceptable Use Policy for Network Resources and Digital Devices
    2. District Policy 10-210: Internet Safety Policy
  2. Loan Agreement (Read and signed by both parent/guardian and student):
    1. East Greenwich High School Chromebook Loan Agreement SY 15-16 (Also attached as a pdf file to this email)
  3. Insurance (Optional, but highly recommended)
    1. Complete a copy of Chromebook Insurance Form SY 15-16 
    2. Have a check or money order in the amount of $30.00 made payable to "East Greenwich High School" (families who are unable to pay the $30 should contact their guidance counselor)
  4. FAQ's
    1. FAQs re: EGHS Chromebook SY 15-16
    2. For specific questions not answered in the FAQs, you are asked to please email Mrs. Donna Wayles at dwayles@egsd.net.
I hope you are enjoying the waning days of summer vacation. I look forward to meeting you all very soon.