IMS 8th Grade 1:1 Chromebooks 2024

I am pleased to announce that the IMS 8th grade students are moving to a 1:1 computing environment. This initiative will help to enrich the education process for each of our students. Each 8th grader will be provided a Chromebook. Please read the contract and consequence sheet below for more information. Each student and parent/guardian must sign the "Student Computer Usage Agreement" and return it to school before a Chromebook will be assigned to the student. Please print the agreement (found below), sign it and return it as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (276-773-3020) or email: regina.graffham@gcpsva.org

Thank you, Regina Graffham Principal

Student Computer Usage Agreement

Computer Usage Contract

Consequences

Virtual/Remote Learning Day Information

Your child recently received a "Virtual/Remote Day Folder" from their teachers.  This packet should be home with your child and remain readily available so that when "Virtual/Remote Days" are called your child can complete one day's worth of assignments.  All teachers have explained the folders to your child with the academic expectations for each student. Please ask your child where their folder is and place it in a safe place at home for future use.

Cell Phone Policy Change at IMS 2023-24

CELL PHONES

Cell phones must be turned off and placed in the student’s locker upon entering the building. Students may not have their cell phones on them at any point during the school day.  The phones are to be in their locker by 8:10am and can be retrieved from their locker as they pack up for the bus at 3:10pm daily.  IMS is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones. We suggest that our students leave them at home during the school day. If a student brings their cell phone to school, we recommend that they rent a lock at school for $1 for their locker to properly secure their phone. We are changing our cell phone policy because we spend too much time managing their misuse, the ensuing relationship issues and students missing valuable learning time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this needed policy change.

Failure to follow cell phone procedures will result in the following consequences.

1st Offense - Warning - Parent picks up cell phone
2nd Offense - 1 day of ASD - Parent picks up cell phone
3rd Offense - 2 days of ASD - Parent picks up cell phone
4th Offense - Loss of privilege to bring phone to school for remainder of the year
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FAILURE TO TURN IN A COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO A TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, OR STAFF MEMBER WHEN A STUDENT IS ASKED TO DO SO WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE. FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THAT TIME.

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