Technology for Home Learning

Requirements

Students will need a computer or iPad and internet access to complete and participate in live lessons.

Mobile devices may be borrowed from the school by contacting jay.schwermer@sigsbee.org. Please re-read the technology policies below from the beginning of the year.

Students will continue using Google Classroom (grades 3-8), SeeSaw (k-2) as well as web-based programs for assignments. Live lessons will be conducted through Zoom.

Device Technology Policies

Student Acceptable Use Policy

This policy is signed at the start of each school year and is accepted and acknowledged at the start of each year with submission of your student's registration.

School Based Technology Usage Policies

The Electronics Policy and Chromebook Agreement (for grades 3-8) are accepted and acknowledged at the start of each year with submission of your student's registration. These policies define the care and responsibilities for use of a mobile device, including chromebooks and iPads both on school grounds and in a virtual setting.

MWR Students

WiFi is available at MWR so that you can access your teacher's live lessons when they are shown.

For students without internet access

As the country deals with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Comcast is taking immediate steps to help connect more low-income families to the Internet at home. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, new Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service. After your first two free months expire, you can cancel the service There is no term contract or credit check and no shipping fee for equipment.

• If you are eligible for public assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and others you may qualify for this free service.
• You also must not have any outstanding debt with Comcast/Xfinity.
• To apply go to: apply.internetessentials.com or visit the local Comcast office at 1010 Kennedy Drive Suite 200. Key West, FL 33040
• **Please note that Monroe County School District (MCSD) is not affiliated with Comcast. Any contracts signed with Comcast are independent of MCSD **

Espanol

• A medida que el país aborda los efectos del Coronavirus (COVID-19), Comcast está tomando medidas inmediatas para ayudar a conectar a más familias de bajos ingresos al Internet en casa. A partir del lunes 16 de marzo de 2020, los nuevos clientes de Internet Essentials recibirán dos meses gratis de servicio de Internet. Después de que vencen los primeros dos meses gratuitos, puede cancelar el servicio. No hay contrato a plazo ni verificación de crédito ni tarifa de envío para el equipo y no se reporta a la inmigración.
• Si es elegible para programas de asistencia pública como Medicaid, SNAP y otros, puede calificar para este servicio gratuito.
• Tampoco debe tener ninguna deuda pendiente con Comcast / Xfinity.
• Para presentar una solicitud, vaya a: apply.internetessentials.com o visite la oficina local de Comcast en 1010 Kennedy Drive Suite 200. Key West, FL 33040
• ** Tenga en cuenta que el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Monroe no está afiliado con Comcast. Cualquier contrato firmado con Comcast no tiene beneficios para el MCSD. **