Student Devices
Student Devices
Student learning is at the heart of all we do at Flagler Schools. It is our belief that student learning is enhanced through the integration of technology with a strong curriculum, led by excellent teachers. Technology allows students and teachers to use a “hands on” approach which is relevant to today’s learning. By approving the 1/2 Sales Tax, the community has given Flagler Schools the opportunity to provide our students with digital tools to help actively engage them in learning.
Student Device Distribution
All families of K–12th grade students are required to complete the Annual Registration form before a device can be issued each year. Devices are distributed to students at or before the beginning of the school year. If a student arrives after the beginning of the school year, the student may pick up a device in their school's technology office.
Additional Device Distribution Information
Grades K–3
Once the Annual Registration has been completed, a device and charger will be issued to the student during the school day and will remain in the classroom.
Grades 4–12
Once the Annual Registration has been completed, a device and charger will be issued to the student annually. Students may take the device and charger home. It is strongly recommended that the device is charged overnight and that chargers remain at home.
Student Device Collection
All technology assigned by the school district (such as laptops, tablets, and associated chargers) to students in grades 4–12 must be returned upon graduation or withdrawal from the school district.
Flagler Schools collects devices from all students annually, typically immediately before or after the start of summer break, to ensure that devices are up-to-date and in good working condition for the following school year. Announcements are made several weeks prior to the collection date to give students ample opportunity to complete any unfinished coursework before turning in their device.
Home Wi-Fi Project
Home WiFi Program
Through the Home WiFi Project, we can enable all students access to online educational resources by providing free wireless service to connect low-income students who do not have reliable home Internet service. This program is available for any student in grades K–12 who are part of the National School Lunch program. Qualifying students will receive the Wi-Fi Hotspot to use with their student device (limited devices are available).
- Area coverage and available data are based on provider services
- If you were previously issued a hotspot and lost or did not return it, we will not be able to issue you another device until the device is returned or the replacement fee is paid
- Previous replacement fees for lost hotspots and charging cables must be paid
Eligibility
- The student must be eligible for the National School Lunch Program
- The student must not have access to reliable internet service at home
Applications
To apply for a hotspot through the Home WiFi Program, families should complete the Student WiFi Hotspot Request Form linked below. (The form is closed during the Summer.) Students must be signed in to their school Google account to complete the form.
Technology Usage Fees
The technology usage fee has been waived for the current school year. Any previous outstanding fines will not be waived.
Payments
Flagler Schools has partnered with MySchoolBucks to accept technology usage fee payments. The technology department uses this system to inform parents/guardians and students of any outstanding technology fees and charges. Emails will be sent to families who have outstanding balances. Please visit the Payments page for information about creating and managing a MySchoolBucks account.
FAQ
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Student devices are valuable learning tools, and it is highly encouraged for our students to fully participate in digital learning. If a parent does not want their student to bring the device home, they will need to select the "DU Day User" option when completing the Annual Registration. Student day users will be issued a device to use only while on campus. Day users get reclassified as "VL Virtual Learning" should the state mandate and the students need to do classwork at home.
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Yes, the District-supplied device will still be needed. Only District devices will be able to access the Internet while on campus and some of the required classroom software will only be available on the supplied District device. Should the state mandate in-home virtual learning, a personal device may be used to access their coursework.
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District-owned devices will not be available for students or parents to purchase.
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Students must bring their device to all classes every day unless specifically instructed not to do so by their teacher.
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Students are expected to bring their fully charged devices to school every day. A limited number of devices may be available for checkout for the day.
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We ask that devices be charged at home. It is recommended that students not bring their chargers to school. A limited number of power outlets will be available in some classrooms.
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The District will make every attempt to issue the student the same device each year in grades 7–12. Please take care of your issued device.
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The terms and conditions for the devices are located in the Digital Learning Handbook.
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The student devices will include internet content filtering software, which will limit access to inappropriate content, but there is no substitute for parental supervision when using a device to access the internet.
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Currently, internet filtering software will not be adjustable by parents. It is controlled by a server at the District Office. We are, however, working on a solution that would allow some flexibility in the filtering solution while the student is not on a school campus.
Additional filtering software will not be able to be installed on the District laptops, but we are working to allow students to request additional approved software to be installed on the laptops.
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It is expected that the use of the supplied device will be directly related to the assigned student’s education. The Digital Learning Handbook contains additional information related to appropriate use.
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Students have access to "Self Service," which provides the ability to add District pre-approved applications on a limited basis.
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A police report must be filed by the student or parent within 24 hours of the incident. The police report must be brought to the school principal by the next school day. If the police report is not delivered to the school principal, the parent will be responsible for the full replacement cost. The Digital Learning Handbook contains additional information related to devices that are stolen.
Contact Us
Please contact the Technology Department with questions about student devices at 386-437-7526 x1138 or x1136.
