An important part of Altamont’s mission is to ensure that our students are 21^st-century learners. Altamont has used and is continuing to use numerous forms of computing technology for teachers and students, including computer labs and classrooms, mobile laptop and iPad carts, and a “bring your own device” approach, as well as software such as Office 365/OneNote and the Learning Management System Haiku. A fully integrated 1-to-1 laptop program will enhance our ability to make learning even more active by engaging students with technology such as digital inking, electronic books, and collaborative learning.

We have been thoughtful and deliberate in our research on the teaching and learning benefits of a 1-to-1 laptop program. We have had in-depth discussions within our faculty and both virtual and real visits to schools with established and successful programs, as well as conversations with schools that have not been successful.

Altamont teachers are already incorporating technology in the classroom through the use of SmartBoards, SmartTVs, Office 365/OneNote, Haiku, and school-owned laptops. Teachers in grades 5 and 6 have all received specialized training in implementing technology in the classroom through the 1-to-1 approach. As the 1-to-1 program slowly rolls out, teacher training and professional development will progress on a grade-by-grade level.

In a word, yes.

Staff:
Eddy Dunn, Director of Technology, is identifying the laptops that students will use, as well as the necessary software and protection packages, overseeing the upgrading of Altamont’s hardware and wireless systems, and coordinating laptop distribution, training, and repair. As Director of Educational Technology, Rob Dominguez shares his expertise in the meaningful classroom incorporation of technology to support curriculum. Adam Frye, who is always on the lookout for ways to enrich Altamont’s effective use of technology, will continue his valuable work with Haiku.

Training:
JP Hemingway and Ally Leonard will work with students and parents to properly train them on the use and care of laptops, as well as the importance of good digital citizenship and cyber security. Trudy Loop will ensure that Altamont is providing the necessary opportunities for professional development and training for teachers.

Infrastructure:
Through Office365, students have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office products both in the cloud and downloadable to their personal computers. This has allowed for greater communication between the faculty and their students, along with increased collaborative opportunities and the ability to store work in the cloud for anywhere, anytime access. All students also have Altamont email accounts and use Haiku on a daily basis. Network upgrades have recently been completed, and capacity will continue to grow along with the program.

Eventually, yes. Altamont has chosen a phased roll out of this program, which means that some current students will graduate before the program has encompassed all grades. Please click here for a link to the proposed timeline for implementing the program.

Families will be required to purchase a school-determined laptop the first year of their student’s entry into the 1-to-1 program. This will ensure that every laptop will have the same quality and capability, so that faculty and staff will not have to troubleshoot or repair a range of devices. Your student may bring a laptop from home until his or her grade is rolled in to the 1-to-1 program. Please click here for a link to the proposed timeline for implementing the program.

No. Families will be required to purchase their own school-determined laptop. The school does not have the capacity to coordinate a laptop rental program.

No. Families will purchase laptops separately, like textbooks or other school supplies.

Two laptop models will be available for purchase: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Lenovo Yoga L380.

Model Specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e, Yoga 5th Generation - Convertible Tablet/Laptop with an 11.6" 10-point Multi-Touch HD IPS Display at 1366 x 768 resolution, Intel UHD 600 Graphics, Intel Wireless, Internal Stylus Pen, Intel Dual-Core i5-7Y54 Processor, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD Drive, 2x USB 3.1, 1x USB-C, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, Front & Rear Facing Cameras, 3.4lbs and up to 12 Hours of Battery, Windows 10 Pro 64, with Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)

Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga - Convertible Tablet/Laptop with a 13.3" 10-point Multi-Touch FHD Display at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Intel UHD 620 Graphics, Intel Wireless, Internal Stylus Pen, Intel Quad-Core i5-8250U Processor, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD Drive, 2x USB 3.1, 2x USB-C, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, Front & Rear Facing Cameras, 3.4lbs and up to 12 Hours of Battery, Windows 10 Pro 64, with Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)

ADP (Accidental Protection Policy) Warranty: There will be three- and four-year options for each laptop. During the life of the warranty the school will process all repairs and manage the software image. Accidental damage will be repaired for the life of the warranty. However, if the device is damage beyond repair the APD warranty will only cover one total device replacement during the term of the warranty. Any accidental repairs to the replacement device from that point forward will be the responsibility of the family. The ADP warranty will not cover theft.

Purchasing Price and Timeline
Both models will be available in three and four-year warranty options.

• Lenovo Thinkpad 11e Yoga 3-year warranty with ADP: $1099
• Lenovo Thinkpad 11e Yoga 4-year warranty with ADP: $1199
• Lenovo Thinkpad L380 Yoga 3-year warranty with ADP: $1279
• Lenovo Thinkpad L380 Yoga 4-year warranty with ADP: $1379

• Families will place orders from March 2 through April 2, using a credit card, on our online laptop web store. Laptops are NOT part of your enrollment contract. They are a separate purchase, like textbooks or other school supplies.
• Purchased laptops will be shipped directly to the school. The summer will be spent processing, setting up, and imaging the devices. Students will receive their laptops at or around the time of registration in August.

Prior to making a laptop purchase through the web store you will have to register an account for the store. The following are basic instructions for registering. Once you’ve registered, the site will keep you logged in for future visits, unless you sign out.

1. Go to www.laptopschools.com
2. Click Register in the top right corner
3. Enter all the required fields (no Partner Code is required)
4. Click Continue
5. In the left navigation under “Select Your School”
6. Select Altamont School
7. Select the model you wish to purchase
8. By clicking on the model name you will find optional accessory items
9. Click checkout and complete your order with a credit card

Yes. You may purchase additional laptops through the web store. You will need to notify the Director of Technology, Eddy Dunn, at edunn@altamontschool.org, of any personal purchases. The laptops will be shipped directly to the school along with the student laptops. Personal use laptops will not be setup or managed by the school. You will be notified once your laptop has arrived for pick-up from the school.

Yes. The laptop will be considered a personal purchase. See the details above. The student may use this laptop at school under the same personal device rules as stated in the student handbook.

Families will begin purchasing school-determined laptops, based on the schedule found by clicking here.

Laptops purchased for the 2018-19 school year will be distributed during registration week in August.

Both students and parents will receive in-depth and in-person training regarding the use and care of the laptops. Instruction for students will be ongoing as they grow and mature in the program through classroom use. You will receive emails from the school with dates and times for training.

Students must immediately report any damage or loss to the Director of Technology, Eddy Dunn. Do not attempt repairs or take the laptop to a repair center. Altamont will send broken laptops out for repair and will have a pool of loaner machines for student use during the time it takes the laptop to be repaired. Beginning with the 2018-19 school year the family purchased laptops will come with either a three-year or four-year warranty including accidental protection. The school will process all repairs and provide a loaner while the laptop is being repaired. The accidental protection will cover any repairable damage during the term of the warranty. If the laptop is damaged beyond repair, the warranty will provide one total laptop replacement. Any future damage that requires a total laptop replacement will be the responsibility of the family.

Loss or theft replacement will be the responsibility of the family. An optional theft insurance policy is available for purchase on the laptop web store. Replacement laptops may be purchase through the web store.

Families will purchase new school-determined laptops every three or four years depending on the warranty model purchased. A new laptop model must be purchased once the warranty term has ended.