FAQ

Instant access to information and Internet resources is transformational. It allows students to take more ownership of their learning and facilitates engagement and a more personalized education experience. Teachers are able to assess student understanding and receive immediate data on their progress. 1:1 access also provides more opportunity for student collaboration and communication – important 21st century skills. As more technology becomes embedded in our everyday life, whether for work or simple convenience, it is important that the school environment teach responsible use of these tools and mirror the real world. Providing all students with a personal device ensures the same technology is equally available. With many textbooks moving to a digital format, it makes sense to provide each student with the device that will store these textbooks and much more information.

 

Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools students in grades K-12 are issued a Chromebook. Select high school students will be provided a Windows device based on specific courses they are enrolled in.

 

Students in grades 2-12 will submit signed forms prior to the beginning of the school year.  All paperwork must be completed in order to receive your device.

 

 

Yes, students in grades 2-12 will take devices home as long as paperwork has been completed and submitted. There will be a device opt-out as well if you choose to not check out a device. Grades K-1 may take home the device pending remote-learning requirements.

 

 

Teachers receive over 30 hours of professional development and training each year, much of which involves technology-use in the classroom. Professional development for staff is on-going throughout the year.

 

Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools will be providing cases to the students*. Ear buds will be the responsibility of the student. Bluetooth headphones DO work with the Chromebook, including Apple Airpods. If students want to use a mouse, they are permitted to do so at their own cost. If students would like additional accessories, they are permitted to use them as long as it does not alter the Chromebook in any way.

 

*Some device models will not be receiving cases due to inventory stock from the manufacturer.

 

Students are to store and charge their device on a secure flat surface away from foods, liquids, pets, or on the floor. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the device is fully charged before coming to school each day. Power strips will not be provided for classrooms in order to set the tone that students must be diligent in charging their computers at home. Otherwise the result will become a problem for teachers to manage. Families are encouraged to set up a charging station in the home that is not in the student's bedroom.

 

• Dell Chromebook 13 Touch (3380) OEM 65-watt AC Power Adapter with USB Type-C Connector - 65 Watt - 2YK0F
• Dell Chromebook 11 (3120), (3180) OEM Laptop PA-12 65 Watt AC Power Adapter - 928G4 - K9TGR
• Dell Chromebook 11 (3100), (3100 2-in-1) OEM 45W USB-C Type C AC Adapter Charger Power Supply - 492-BBUU - 689C4
• Dell Latitude 3340 and 3350 OEM Laptop PA-12 65 Watt AC Power Adapter - 928G4 - K9TGR
• HP Chromebook 14 G3 AC Adapter Charger for HP Chromebook
• HP Envy 15-q258ca Laptop Notebook Ultrabook Battery Power Supply Cord Plug

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If the occurrence is interfering with the school day it will be handled at the discretion of the administrator which may result in loss of device privileges.

 

The school's disciplinary procedures are congruent with the District Handbook and Board Policies. 

 

1. Click on the WiFi signal meter to the left of the battery icon.
   This will display a menu where you will see another signal meter.
2. Click on that signal meter, then click on the name of your home WiFi network (also known as SSID).
3. After selecting your WiFi network, you will have to enter your home WiFi passphrase.

1. Reboot your Chromebook, you can do this by holding down the power button until the Chromebook powers down.
2. Ask your parents to unplug your WiFi router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears your router’s memory and can fix many connection problems.

A number of local businesses offer free Wi-Fi to the community. Below you will find a map detailing these specific locations in Melvindale and Northern Allen Park.

 

 

When students use the district-issued device at home, they will be using the web-filter provided by the school through their account automatically.

 

To login to a parent/guardian account on Class Dojo, follow the steps in the video below.

 

 

Remind is a communication platform that helps educators reach students and parents where they are. To better understand Remind and how it works please watch this family overview video.

 

When a student receives their Chromebook, the parent/guardian will be provided with their MiSTAR Parent Connection login information. In case of lost login information, please contact the building secretary at your student’s school.

 

Parents/guardians can use their child's Google login or ask their student to login and show them work on their Google Drive.