LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION 2020-2021
Saratoga will be hosting our laptop distribution between August 18-27. Since we are beginning the school year virtually, we will be providing laptops to ALL Saratoga students. Even if you currently have a laptop for your student, we highly recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity. There is no fee associated with our equipment. All of our equipment has been recently updated with all FCPS software and programs.
You can also view the available times below and click on the button.
Please park in the bus loop are and a staff member will bring the laptop for your student(s). Be sure to bring your student(s) with you. All students will need to log onto the computer before you can leave the school campus with it.
Please remain in the car and follow each step.
Schedule listed below.
Saratoga
Tuesday 8/18 1pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday 8/19 9am to 4:00pm
Thursday 8/20 9am to noon
Monday 8/24 1pm to 4:30pm
Tuesday 8/25 9am to noon
Thursday 8/27 9am to noon
Do you internet access?
Cox Communications: Connect2Compete Internet Option
Cox has announced new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support. We ask for your help in sharing this information with constituents and the community through your communication platforms.
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox's Connect2Compete program include:
- 2 months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
- Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
- Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
- Free WiFi modem rental
- Access to over 3M+ Cox Hotspots nationwide
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:
- Have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
- Participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing
Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting www.cox.com/c2c. To help parents help their children learn from home, Cox has provided several tips and resources available on the company's content hub Converge. Click here to learn more.
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