Student and Parent Info
Acceptable Cleaning Agents for Chromebooks
LSR7 uses only 50% water mixed with 50% Isopropyl (70% solution) alcohol for all electronic devices. This is mixed in a spray bottle and sprayed onto an antistatic cleaning cloth. Then the device is wiped down with the cloth.
Please note that only certain products can be used to clean the Chromebooks and teacher laptops.
Minor cleaning and basic dusting:
- Shut down the Chromebook or laptop
- Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft, dry cloth (such as those used to clean eyeglasses)
If marks remain after basic cleaning:
- Dampen the cloth with LCD cleaner. Gently wipe the cloth across the display in one direction, move from the top of the display to the bottom.
- Be sure the screen is dry before closing the lid or turning it back on
Do not use any of the following chemicals or any solutions that contain them: acetone, ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid, ammonia, or methyl chloride. Never spray anything directly onto device.
If you have a different chemical or solution and are not sure whether it is suitable, do not use it. Using any of the chemicals in the previous list may cause permanent damage to the LCD screen. Some commercial window cleaners contain ammonia and are, therefore, unacceptable.
Securly Home
The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District uses an internet filter called Securly to help keep students safe while using their school-issued Chromebooks. After listening to parent and community feedback on students’ technology use, we are pleased to announce that parents and guardians will now have access to Securly Home, a feature allowing visibility and control of their child’s internet access at home while on the district-issued Chromebook. Securly Home is now part of the software solution the district is currently subscribing to on an annual basis.
Here are some features offered by Securly Home:
- Weekly Updates – Parents and guardians will begin receiving emails each Monday that summarize their child’s previous week of Internet activity and searches. They will also be able to see any content that was flagged for bullying, self-harm or suicide.
- Real-Time Usage Review – Parents and guardians wishing to have real-time information about their child’s Internet use can access the Securly parent portal or download the Securly Home app on their mobile device.
- Controls and Filters – The parent portal and Securly Home app will also give parents the ability to modify some Internet filter settings during times the Chromebook is being used off-campus. For example, if parents want the Chromebook turned off at 7:00 p.m. each night, they can simply click a button in the Securly Home app.