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Transcript of Year 8 information meeting Friday 26 November 2010 Parent information letter Friday 26 November...
Timeline Year 8 information meeting
Friday 26 November 2010
Parent information letterFriday 26 November 2010
Netbook documentationApprox. 20 December 2010
Netbook pickup – return signed letter 1st week of Term 1, 2011
Start using netbooks2nd week of Term 1, 2011
The Hardware
Intel atom N450 processor
160 Gb hard drive
2 Gb RAM
10.1 inch screen
6 cell extended battery life
Do not:
• Place anything in the case that will press against the netbook
• Place anything that could pressure on the screen
• Place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid
• Lean on the netbook when it is closed
Daily Expectation
Step 1Carry netbook to school inside the carry case
Step 2 Bring netbook to House Group –
Students without netbooks will be directed to the library to “check –out” a different netbook for the school day (limited)
Step 3 Take netbook to each class
Daily Expectation
Step 4 Take the netbook home with you
Step 5 Connect to your home network –
open Kaleidos to view your homework / coursework
Step 6 Recharge your netbook over night
Netbook usage at school
Use each day Use each class (unless told not to by your teacher)
Will be used for:› Course delivery (Maths, English, Science, Art, etc.)
› School Messages (Change of times, items to bring, etc.)
› Course Announcements (Homework , items for class etc.)
› Calendars (Term planners, assessment planners)