News : VSHS makes changes in computer Roll-Out

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School roll-out of computers will be different this year. All registered students entering grades 9-12 at VSHS will continue to get a computer for the 2015-16 school year. Based on feedback from the past two years we have changed HOW they will be getting them. Please see the schedule below and contact Kim Meyer with additional questions.

9th Grade Students & New to District Students

On Monday, August 17, at both 1:00pm and 5:00pm parents and students will be asked to attend a presentation (about 30 min) in the VSHS Auditorium where both parents and students will learn about the 1:1 Initiative (proper care, policies, and procedures) and sign all necessary paperwork before receiving their computer, bag, and accessories. Students will receive their computers at this time and will set up their machines before the first day of school.

Returning Students Grades 10-12

Due to parental and community feedback we have adjusted when and how returning students will receive their computers. We feel it is necessary to review information with both students and families just like we review other agreements/information on an annual basis. We will try a “museum style” roll-out for grades 10-12 at the High School academic area during the following times:
August 18: 3pm-7pm
August 19: 1:30-6pm

We will have a short video in Room 160 that will play for all who are available every 15 min. Once the 15 min session has started, no one will be allowed to enter until the next 15 min session starts again. After viewing the video and filling out paperwork, all registered students and parents will go to the LMC to receive their computer, bag, and accessories.

At least one parent/guardian AND the student must attend their grade level assigned event in order for the student to receive his/her computer. Students will not be allowed to take the computer home until the parent/guardian has attended an orientation, both the parent and student have signed the necessary paperwork, and paid the necessary fees ($50 Damage Loss Co-op or $71 Insurance Premium). Students will only be allowed to check out a computer for use at school until this is complete. There is no guarantee that it will be the same computer each day so these students will be required to keep track of their own files. There will be a 15 hour Community Service option in lieu of the $50 Damage Co-op fee required for participation.

Community Service hours are due Sept 1 (Completion May 1-Sept 1 for all 9-12 students). New students to the district have up to October 1 to complete them.

This year we are also offering an insurance policy for parents/students to take advantage of. The district will hold the policy and the families will pay the individual premium. By the district holding the policy students have a reduced rate of only $71 annually. This policy will cover everything from damage to theft to natural disasters. More information will be available at roll out nights and a form is attached.

$0

No participation

No assigned computer.
Check out available in the LMC

15hrs

Community Service

Accepted May 1, 2015-September 1, 2015 only.
Take home rights. If not complete computer will be kept at school until they are completed or fee paid.

Strike system also applies to repairs.

$50

Co-op Fee

Take home rights. Money goes into fund for repairs. Strike system also applies to repairs.

$71

Insurance Option

School holds policy. Student/Families pay ind. premium. School handles paperwork, repairs. Coverage done on annual basis. No additional fees for repairs.

IF you have a student who is not able to attend on his/her assigned date, please email Kim Meyer, kim.meyer@vscsd.org, or call her office, (319)436-4728, ext 5604 by August 15. We will hold alternative sessions as needed after these original dates. It is not necessary to call or email otherwise. (email is the best form of contact).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kim Meyer, kim.meyer@vscsd.org or Brandon Farmer brandon.farmer@vscsd.org or call the high school office, (319)436-4728, ext 5700. (after Aug 3)