Technology

Technology Overview

Every student at King Middle School receives a Lenovo 500e Chromebook to support their learning in school and at home. These devices are loaned to students by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and must be handled with care every day.

All students and families are expected to follow APS device rules, keep the protective case on at all times, bring the device to school charged, and report any problems or damage right away.

Below you will find clear information about device expectations, repairs, replacements, insurance, and student responsibilities.

Device & Policy Info

Devices Issue to Students

Device Model: Lenovo 500e Chromebook
Assigned To: Each student for school use

Loaner Devices:

If a student forgets, loses, or damages their Chromebook, a temporary loaner may be issued (if available).
Loaners must be returned as soon as the student’s assigned device is repaired or replaced.

Protective Case Requirement:

Every device comes with a protective case.
The case MUST stay on at all times, whether at home, at school, or during transport.
Removing the case or using the device without the case is not allowed and will result in a $30 charge.

Device Policies & Responsibilities

Students are responsible for:

Bringing the Chromebook to school every day
Keeping the protective case fully installed
Charging the device nightly
Using the device safely and responsibly
Reporting damage or loss immediately

Parents/guardians are responsible for:

Helping students care for the device
Paying any required replacement or damage fees (see below)
Reviewing the APS Student/Parent Device Handbook (overview provided in APS agreement).

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Devices

Lost or Stolen Chromebook:

Replacement cost: $500

Damaged Beyond Economical Repair (BER):

If APS determines damage is severe and cannot be repaired at a reasonable cost, the replacement cost is also $500

Lost or Damaged Case:

Replacement cost: $30

Students should report the following immediately:

Device not working
Device lost or stolen
Any crack, missing keys, or other damage

Reporting early helps prevent additional damage or charges.

Optional Student Device Insurance (Safeware)

APS offers optional device insurance through Safeware to help families avoid unexpected costs.
Details from the Safeware flyer:

What the Insurance Covers:

Theft
Burglary
Robbery
Mysterious disappearance
Some types of accidental damage
Deductible: $50

Cost:

$25.20 + $1.00 transaction fee
Total: $26.20 per year

Device Covered: Lenovo 500e Gen 4
Coverage Term: 1 year
Enrollment Window: August 1 – August 31
(New APS students have 30 days from enrollment to sign up.)

How to Enroll:

Go to: partner.safeware.com/openenrollment
Enter District ID: DIST0130
Enter Device Serial Number: DIST0130
Pay online with credit card

How to File a Claim:

Families must contact the school, which will then work directly with Safeware.

Device Care & Best Practices

To keep devices in good working condition:

Keep food and drinks away from the Chromebook
Always carry it with two hands
Never place heavy items on top of it
Store it in a safe place at home
Do not write on, peel, or remove APS labels
Bring device fully charged each day
Keep charging cords in good condition

Reminder:

Damage that happens without the case is considered neglect, and the family may be charged.
The Chromebook belongs to APS and must be returned in good working condition.

Securly

Securly’s mission is to create solutions that provide online safety to kids on both their school and personal devices. Securly strives to build features that allow schools and parents to work together to nurture and guide children in managing their screen time safely and productively. Securly protects more than 10 million students across the US at school and at home, plus has over 2 million parents engaging in their child’s activity on school devices.

Through this partnership, the students of Atlanta Public Schools will be protected everywhere, on any device. https://tinyaps.com/?APSSecurlyHome

Benefits for Parents

With the Securly parent portal and the Securly Home app, parents can now get the same peace of mind when school devices come home. See your child’s online activity in real-time and catch up with our weekly email snapshots.

Features include:

"Pause" internet access on school devices
Online activity-based push notifications
Real-time online activity feed anytime, anywhere

Multilingual Support!

With the Securly Home App, parents can choose if they want to view the Securly Home app in English, Spanish or French. Change the default language from the Settings app and all the features will be available in French.

Infinite Campus

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the main way for parents and guardians to stay connected to their child’s school life. Through this online system, you can easily check your child’s grades, missing assignments, attendance, schedule, teacher messages, and school announcements—all in one place.

Parents can log in from any computer or download the Campus Parent mobile app to stay up to date on the go. Infinite Campus helps families understand what is happening in the classroom so they can support their child’s success.

With the portal, you can:

See daily assignments and due dates
View grades and progress reports
Check attendance and tardies
Read messages from teachers and the school
Update contact information and notification preferences
View important school dates and announcements
Access report cards, schedules, and other documents

The mobile app makes access even easier. You can download it by searching for our district (“ATL” → Georgia → Atlanta City) and logging in with your username and password.

If you are a new parent, you will need an Activation Key to create your account. You can find your activation key at:
tinyaps.com/?lookup
Then follow the simple steps provided in the APS Parent Portal setup instructions.

Infinite Campus is the best way to stay informed and involved in your child’s education every day.

Paper

All APS students have unlimited (K-12) tutoring & writing support access for any subject, any time, on all devices, including a 24/7 Live Help chat for help with a homework question, an example from class, or while studying. Also, students may upload their typed, written work and get annotated feedback in 24 hours or less at the Review Center.

Students can use the Paper website, type in their school name, and sign in with myBackpack.

PAPER is:

FREE and Unlimited
Available 24/7
Covering all subjects
Offering Essay Review

Student Log In Instructions

Students log in at app.paper.co using their APS Network login as username and password.
When they log in, they'll be prompted to add an email address to their account.
After they add their email, they'll receive an email to verify their email address.
Students can then use the platform as much as they need!