Permission+and+Ownership+Letter

Dear Parent,

Welcome to Sheppard Elementary School this year! As you may have heard, if you have a 3rd or 4th grader at our school this year, you may have the opportunity to receive a new Apple Mac computer and Internet for use in your home this year. For Free!

This project is a partnership between The School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State University, Wireless Philadelphia, Apple Computers, State Senator Tartaglione, and the State of Pennsylvania. The goal of this project is to use the computer and Internet access: 1) increase the academic success of your children; 2) to increase family literacy and job skills; 3) to increase communications between you, your school and the community.

As part of this exciting project, we are asking you to agree to read the following statements and sign below.

1. As the Guardian in the household, I acknowlege that I am taking possession of an Apple iMac desktop computer and will be receiving Internet access from Wireless Philadelphia. I agree that technology will be used responsibly and ethically. I agree that the equipment will not be used to defame or otherwise cause harm to others.

2. As the Guardian in the household, I agree that I will use care when using this equipment. I agree that I will not do anything that will void the warranty. In addition, I agree that neither I, nor any member of my family, sell or transfer this equipment outside of the household without express written permission from the Office of Educational Technology at the School District of Philadelphia (familynet@phila.k12.pa.us).

3. The evaluation of this project will be performed by Pennsylvania State University and it will include examining students’ schoolwork, grades, and test scores, and talking with parents, students, and teachers about their experiences with the project, as well as visiting classrooms. I agree to make my best and honest effort filling out these surveys and that any **student and family names collected will be kept confidential**.

Sincerely,

Fran Newberg Director of Educational Technology School District of Philadelphia

I have read the information above and agree to participate in the project.

Child Information
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Parent Information
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 * Parent Address: ||
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Computer Information
 * Purchase Order #: || CPU Model: ||
 * Serial # || Date of Purchase: ||

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