We recently announced to our staff that their laptops are set to be replaced during the next couple of months.
Q1. When will staff be able to register online to have their laptop replaced?
A1. Registration will begin at 7pm on Wednesday, Jan 15th, 2014. We will send an email out with the website and registration directions on Wed at 7pm – and registration will be first come, first served.
Q2. Who can sign up for these classes?
A2. Anyone who has already taken the teacher laptop course and has the current staff laptop (HP 6455b), as you are REQUIRED to turn in the HP 6455b and its power adapter in order to obtain the new laptop.
Q4. How do I register for a class?
A4. All registration will done online – we will email directions out to staff on Wed at 7pm.
Q5. Is there someone I can call or email to do my registration for me?
A5. All registrations will be reserved online, we are not accepting registrations by email or phone.
Q6. What dates/times will the courses be offered?
Thursday, Jan 23rd 4:30pm to 8:30pm, at Stilwell Jr High (100 seats available)
Saturday, Jan 25th, 8am to 12pm at Valley Southwoods (100 seats available)
Wednesday, Jan 29th, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, at Indian Hills Jr High (80 seats available)
Thursday, Jan 30th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm, at Valley Southwoods (80 seats available)
Monday, Feb 3rd, 4:30pm to 8:30pm, at Jordan Creek Elementary (60 seats available)
Tuesday, Feb 11th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm at Westridge Elementary (90 seats available)
Saturday, Feb 15th, 8am to 12am at Learning Resource Center (80 seats available)
Wednesday, Feb 19th, 3:30pm to 7:30pm at Valley High School (100 seats available)
Tuesday, Feb 25th, 4:30pm to 8:30pm at Stilwell Jr High (80 seats available)
Wednesday, March 12th, 3:30pm to 7:30pm at Valley High School (100 seats available)
Monday, March 17th, 8am to 12noon, at Learning Resource Center (80 seats available)
Thursday, March 20th, 8am to 12noon, at Learning Resource Center (80 seats available)
Q7. What is happening with the old laptops? Are they for sale?
A7. They are not for sale – the laptops will belong to the company that is providing the new laptops. In fact, you are REQUIRED to turn in your HP 6455b and power adapter in order to get the new laptop.
Q8. Will there be other options available for staff who want a laptop – but do not fit into this category?
A5. Although this first wave is strictly for those who already have taken the course and have an HP6455b laptop, we are working on the following options…
a. A 15 hour course where you can replace or get a new laptop and receive PD/college credit
b. a course for those who have a laptop that is not the HP6455b, but they still want to trade it in for a new laptop
c. salaried staff who do not have a laptop, but would like one and are looking for shorter/condensed class.
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