Computer & Wi-Fi Agreement Students and guardian(s) acknowledge the following regarding borrowed laptop or Chromebook computers, the use of the Flex Academy’s Wi-Fi network and responsibility for using computer technology while at school. Wi-Fi Access to online resources is provided to students via a wireless network maintained by the onsite IT department and is intended for educational use only. Access to the network is a privilege, not a right. Misuse may result in restriction or permanent loss of this privilege. As such: Students agree to use the network for educational purposes only unless given approval by a teacher or member of the leadership team. Students are accountable for the sites they visit. While at school, this also includes personal devices not connected to the school’s WiFi network. All network access is logged and may be reviewed in case of an incident involving a student device. Access is provided exclusively for use on a laptop or Chromebook. Any mobile devices must first be approved by the Director of Flex Academy. Laptop and Chromebook Computer Loans Students in Grades 6-12 require a computer for their studies. If a student cannot bring a device from home, they may lease or borrow a device from Flex Academy. Students and guardians acknowledge that: Computers loaned to students remain the property of Flex Academy. Computers leased to families remain the property of Flex Academy unless the family decides to buy out the lease. Students who borrow or lease a school computer must protect it using a sleeve or case and take every precaution to not damage or destroy the machine or its shell. Students may not personalize the physical shell of a device provided by Flex Academy. This includes adding stickers or drawings on the device. All borrowed Laptops or Chromebooks must be returned (or replaced) By the end of the school year. Failure to return the Laptop or Chromebook will result in a replacement cost being added to the student’s family account. Students & guardian(s) agree to cover the entire cost involved in repairing or replacing any lost, stolen, misused or abused computer provided by Flex Academy. Device damage is evaluated on a case by case basis . Below are guidelines that will be used to determine any damage or replacement costs. If damage and/or replacement costs are required, the costs will be  added to the family’s My School Bucks account based on the following cost tables: Chromebook Replacement Cost Table *all values subject to change Year Book Value Annual Depreciation % Depreciated Notes Purchase $500 Nil 0% New device Year 1 $467.50 $82.50 15% Light wear Year 2 $385 $82.50 15% Battery Performance Declines Year 3 $192.50 $192.50 35% Repairs More Common Year 4 $0.00 $192.50 35% End of Use Common Issues & Fix Costs Table *all values subject to change Category Issue Common Symptoms Typical Fix Estimated Cost (CAD) Battery Battery degradation Won’t hold charge, shuts down unexpectedly   Battery replacement $75-125 Display Cracked/damaged screen   Cracks, black spots, flickering Screen replacement $100-150   Keyboard Broken or missing keys Keys not registering, stuck keys Keyboard replacement $50-75 Touchpad Touchpad failure   Cursor jumps or doesn’t respond Touchpad replacement $50-100 Charging Charger failure Device not charging Charger replacement $75 Students are responsible for the device they are provided and, as such: Must not loan it out to another student, Must store it in a locker if not taking it home after school. Installing unapproved software on a school computer or attempting to circumvent the computer's security is prohibited and may result in permanent restriction or loss of the ability to borrow a school computer. All Innovations students will be given a Google Workspace for Education account for school communication and access to Google services used to enhance their educational journey. Students acknowledge that their information (name, school, academic work, and personal use at the student's discretion) will be stored in the cloud via Google Drive outside of Canada.