Computer Info

Laptops (school computers) are the property of Williamsburg Academy. Students are responsible for returning them in working condition. Reasonable wear and tear are acceptable.

If damage occurs, parents may be charged the actual cost of any needed repairs, not to exceed the replacement cost of the computer. WA requires that any damage to computers be reported within one week.

Parents are responsible for returning equipment.

A hold will be placed on the school records of students who fail to return computers and equipment. Additionally, a late fee of $25 per week may be assessed to you for failure to return equipment by the due date. Laptops must be returned within one week of exit. Withdrawn students who fail to return the laptop upon withdrawal may have a police report filed against them for stolen property.

You may request a school computer for your students as part of the course registration process or by submitting the Student Computer Request form. 

Requesting and checking out a school computer is a school-wide process that occurs each Fall and as needed throughout the year.

Once your laptop request is approved, we will ship your student's laptop to the address on file in SIS.

Note: Students must be registered for our full-time student package to qualify for a school computer.

If your student needs to return or exchange their laptop for any reason, please contact our Customer Support team.

Exchanges

In the event that a Williamsburg laptop needs to be exchanged, we will do so if a replacement is available.

General Returns

School computers can be returned at any time throughout the school year by the following methods:

• Via mail

Returns Due to Damage

If your student returns a damaged laptop and needs a new one, please contact our customer support team for next steps.

Parents must pay for all computer damages before a new computer can be issued.

Williamsburg covers the shipping costs for receiving and returning student laptops. Laptops will be shipped to the address listed in SIS. Please follow any instruction provided to you by our Customer Support team.

Returning Williamsburg students who wish to keep their laptop from one school year to the next must complete the Student Laptop Request form as an annual renewal of their computer contract.

If your student forgets their password or has any other technical issues with their computer, please contact our Customer Support team.

We recommend that parents regularly communicate with students about internet safety and set rules about the types of websites and content students are allowed to view. Even the best internet filters are not completely airtight, so the goal should be for students to learn to self-govern online, because parents can’t always control access.

Google’s SafeSearch and many other services offer search options that remove (most) adult content.

Please communicate with your student about the amount of time and the range of activities they can do online. In general, students should not surf the web or use social media during class or homework hours.

Additional tools and resources for building a secure in-home internet experience for your student can be found in our Parent & Student Handbook and Laptop Handbook. You can access these handbooks from our Parent Resource Center.

Google BIA Family Guide – The Be Internet Awesome Family Guide gives families the tools and resources to learn about online safety and citizenship at home.

Safewise Internet Safety Guide – SafeWise has identified the top online threats to kids and tips for keeping kids safe. Includes link to “The Best Parental Control Apps and Software”.

The use of Williamsburg-issued devices and equipment is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of these resources may result in disciplinary action (including suspension or expulsion) and/or referral to legal authorities. The Headmaster, a teacher or supervisor, or a systems administrator may limit, suspend, or revoke access to electronic devices at any time.