1. Lathrop Intermediate School
Access For All Program
How to care for your Chromebook
College Prep
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

2. Be Responsible You have a Chromebook- NOW WHAT?
How to keep a Chromebook happy-
Keep it in the case when not in use
Use it on a flat surface- not your lap
Always carry with 2 hands or in your case
Chromebook lids should be closed when moving

3. Chromebooks- Clean and Cool
Keep food and drink away from the Chromebook
Keep it out of extreme heat or cold (over 100° and under 32°)
Don’t leave it in the car
on a hot day.
Your Chromebook needs
air- if you work on your lap or
a bed, it can overheat and be damaged

4. Chromebooks Are Sensitive
Plug in and remove power cord or USB cords carefully.
Chromebook screens crack easily.
Do not put your pencil or any
object on the keyboard – it is easy
to forget, close it and then…
CRACK!!
Do not put books or heavy
objects on top of your
Chromebook. The pressure
will damage it.
Do not lift it by the screen-
hold from underneath

5. To Pack or Not To Pack? Good question-
If your backpack has lots of books and things in it, carry your case separately.
If your backpack is light- not much in it except your binder, put your Chromebook in the case in your backpack.
The Chromebook should be on the outside edge – not between your binder and your back where bumping and pressure can do damage.
Whether in your backpack or not, always put it in your case.
Store your cord separately- not in the case- it just isn’t big enough.

6. Be Safe
Keep your Chromebook in your sight at school and anywhere you take it. Don’t expect your friends to take care of it for you.
At home, have a secure place to keep your Chromebook when it is charging
If you fully charge your Chromebook every night, you can safely leave the cord at home
Bring your Chromebook charged to school each day and it will be happy to help you learn!

7. Chromebook Screens
The screens are very sensitive- they can crack just with the pressure of your finger or a pen pointing at something.
Do not lean on a closed Chromebook
Do not use paper towels or tissues to clean the screen
Do not apply any cleaning solution directly to the screen
Use microfiber or very soft cotton cloth to wipe clean

8. Be Respectful You know how to be respectful to your Chromebook-
Showing respect is about everyone –respecting each other and their belongings is a core value at Lathrop.
Let’s help each other take care of our Chromebooks!

9. Respect- Yourself, Others, the World
Help each other by reminding your friends to take their Chromebooks when leaving class or going to lunch
If you find a Chromebook, bring it to Ms. Cook in the Learning Center.
Don’t use someone else’s Chromebook
Help is great, but show your friends how to do cool things on yours, explain, but let
them try it on their keyboard- one set
of hands at a time. That is how they will learn.

10. Back To School Night (BTSN) Information
Your CP teacher is now giving you a ticket
Use this ticket as a “receipt” for bringing your parent/guardian to Back To School Night
Make sure you drop off this ticket at the front entrance as you arrive
The College Prep class with the most attendance (student representatives) will receive an incentive
Something fun and cool for the entire CP class
Encourage each other to bring your parent/guardian to BTSN
See you at BTSN

11. Title I Parent Meeting Announcement
Learning Center
If your parent attends this meeting before Back To School Night, you will receive 2 Pride Tickets

12. School Site Council Announcement
School Site Council is looking for students to join.
If you are interested, please let your College Prep Teacher know.
College Prep Teacher(s) will submit your name to Mr. Rhodes via .
Any questions, please see Mr. Rhodes in Room 103 or him at