Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Welcome

Having a laptop is an essential part of your learning experience. It helps you complete assignments, research information, and participate in digital class activities. Your laptop provides access to digital resources that can make learning more interactive and engaging. 

However, with this privilege comes responsibility. Your new laptop is checked out to you and if you are in 6th or 7th grade, your laptop will follow you to your next grade. Taking care of and maintaining your laptop is in your best interest. 

Please review the Laptop Best Practices below and review and submit the Lincoln Middle School Student Contract: Computer Use Policy. Digitally signing this contract indicates that you are aware of school expectations and district policy for a laptop checked out to you.

Your Laptop, Your Responsibility

Basic Laptop Care

• Protect your laptop from liquids and food
• Keep items off the top of your laptop
• Do not touch the laptop screen
• Do not remove the district barcode on the back of your laptop
• Do not personalize your laptop with stickers and markers

Transporting Your Laptop 

• Always use two hands when carrying your laptop
• Do not lift or move your laptop by the screen
• If you have a backpack, carry your laptop in your backpack
• If you do not have a backpack, use the two-hand rule  

Charging Your Laptop

• Log out and shut down your laptop at the end of each day
• Carefully plug your charger into the laptop cart
• Charge your laptop fully every day

File Management

• Use Google Drive to store your files
• External storage devices are not allowed i.e. flash drive

Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship?

Digital Citizenship is the ability to navigate digital environments in a way that is safe and responsible and to actively and respectfully engage in these spaces.

Characteristics of a Digital Citizen

• Be mindful: Be aware of what you post and say online
• Be respectful: Treat others with dignity and respect in online spaces
• Be critical: Evaluate data and distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources
• Be responsible: Be helpful to others and avoid cyberbullying
• Be informed: Check reputable sources before sharing information
• Be open-minded: Respect different viewpoints, norms, and traditions

Digital Footprint

Video (Common Sense Education) - Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint

"Lots of middle schoolers post and share information about themselves – and others – on social media. But in a world where “oversharing” might seem normal, it’s important to think about our digital footprints -- the things we leave behind online. In this video, you'll hear what teens have to say about sharing on social media, and you can think critically about the decisions you're making any time you post something online. "