Flex Academy Computer Leases

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HCOSFlex Academy provides leased computers and iPads to students as a service, not an entitlement.

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ToFlex Arrange for a Computer Lease, first point the family to the Computer Lease Document, found here.

Please remember to educate the family on the HCOSAcademy Computer Lease Payment schedule:Schedule:

Year	Payment
1	50%
2	30%
3	20%
* There is an optional buyout in the 3rd year if the family wants to keep the computer.

Once the Computer Lease Form has been filled out and approved by the HCOS Teacher, the HCOS Teacher will fill out the HCOS Online Computer Order Form, found here. The Online Order Form provides a place to Upload the Computer Lease Form that was originally completed by the parent.

Failure to attend to any of these steps will delay the ordering of any computer equipment.

Please note.  The computer lease is facilitated by Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS). HCOS has an agreement with Staples to provide both Delivery and Warranty for HCOS Computer Equipment at reasonable prices, whichincluding will includean extended warranty.  Families who find online bargains are welcome to use their own personal funds for the purchase of units at "bargain prices" (but remember that you get what you pay for). Remember

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STEP 2: GetFamily the family to fill out, and sign the Computer Lease form found here. (Yes, you also have to sign and approve)

STEP 3: FillFills out and submitsubmits the Online Computer Order form found here. You canPlease upload the Computer Lease form at that time. (There are model suggestions for computers on this form)

And that's it!

NOTE: Please DO NOT order a ChromeBook.  HCOS is getting a large amount of returns from families who find that ChromeBooks DO NOT meet their technical needs for courses, etc.