Technology For All Learners

Necessary Student Accounts for the School Year

• Google Classroom: (Daily Basis) Log in with student @nycstudents.net accounts.  Your child has received a password from the classroom teacher. SEE BELOW ABOUT FINDING OUT YOUR CHILD'S ACCOUNT.

• Create an NYC Schools Account (To check valuable student data)

Using this account you can track your child's education on any phone, computer or table. The NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT (NYCSA) is an app that lets you see your student’s grades, attendance and more from anywhere and in all DOE languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.

EPIC READING: Epic reading is available for students from 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, through June 2021.

PS139Q – 2025 Device Intake Form

Do you have a device (Chromebook, tablet, laptop, etc) at home for this child, in the event we need to go to remote learning?

_____Yes, I have a device.                      ______No, I do not have a device.

Signature ___________________________________

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Name: _____________________ Class # ____________________   Date of Issue: ________________                                          

Parent Email: ________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________

Device type: ______ iPad  ______ Chromebook

Asset Tag:_____________________________    Serial #: __________________________

STUDENT DEVICE LOAN AGREEMENT TERMS OF USE

PS 139 will provide one device and charger per student upon entry to the NYC school system ONLY if a student does not have a device at home for use during remote learning.

• Replacement devices are no longer available for physically damaged (IE: cracked screen, headphone/charging port damage) of lost/stolen devices as of March 1, 2024.
• In school devices are available to students throughout the school day but are not assigned to specific children.
• Devices experiencing app and storage issues will continue to be assessed by school staff.
• Broken devices must be returned to PS 139 since the devices are DOE/school property.
• Chargers (Chromebook, iPad, and Keyboard)must be replaced at personal expense.
• To avoid any unfortunate incidents with iPads it is strongly suggested screen protectors be purchased by families for protection.
• Any student being discharged from PS 139 will be required to return the device and charger. If a device is not returned, it will be reported as stolen.

All devices issued to students are to be used to access remote learning and other educational uses. Students are expected to follow the guidelines below and take any additional common sense precautions to protect the device. Students are responsible for taking care of the device. The policies outlined in this document are intended to cover all available technologies, not just those specifically listed.

By accepting the equipment listed above, I _______________________________, agree to ensure that my child adheres to the following:

Care and Maintenance

• The student/family is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the laptop. Any damage or theft must be reported to the NYCDOE within one school day.
• Keep the laptop in a safe place when not in use. Do not attempt to remove, add, or change the physical structure of the device, including keys, memory, battery, screen, charger, ID labels, etc.
• Carry the device carefully at all times. Do not store items on top of the device.

Usage Guidelines

In general, all students are expected to use good judgment and common sense; be safe, appropriate, careful and kind online; not attempt to get around technological protection measures; and ask an adult if they need help.

Students must:

• Use the device provided only to access remote learning activities.
• Follow the same guidelines for respectful, responsible behavior online that students are expected to follow offline. 
• Understand that this equipment is property of the New York City Department of Education and should be treated as such.
• Alert a teacher or other staff member if students see threatening, inappropriate, or harmful content (images, messages, posts) online.
• Be cautious to protect the safety of the student and others.
• Help to protect the security of school resources.

Students must not:

• Attempt to bypass the school’s mobile (internet) filter.
• Use this device in a way that could be personally or physically harmful.
• Attempt to find inappropriate images or content.
• Engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or disrespectful conduct toward others. Such conduct will result in disciplinary action and loss of privileges. In some cases, cyberbullying can be a crime.
• Try to find ways to circumvent the school’s safety measures and filtering tools.
• Use school technologies to send spam or chain mail.
• Use language online that would be unacceptable in the classroom.
• Use school technologies for illegal activities or to pursue information on such activities.
• Attempt to hack or access sites, servers, or content that isn’t intended for student use.
• Alter a school’s device hardware or installed software.

Personal Safety and Privacy

• Users should never share personal information, including phone number, address, social security number, birthday, or financial information, over the Internet without adult permission.
• Users should recognize that communicating over the Internet brings anonymity and associated risks, and should carefully safeguard the personal information of themselves and others.
• Users should never agree to meet someone they meet online in real life without parental permission. If students see a message, comment, image, or anything else online that makes them concerned for their personal safety, they should bring it to the attention of an adult immediately.

Return of Device This device is being loaned for the student’s use during remote learning. This device is the property of the NYCDOE and contains a tracking device so that the device can be located. This device must be returned when on-site learning resumes, unless otherwise instructed by the NYCDOE.

By signing this document, I agree that I have read and agree to ensure compliance with the above.

Parent Signature : ______________________________________  Date: ____________________

Parent Name: _________________________________________________