Technology

This document provides important information regarding the optional student device insurance program for the upcoming school year. This program offers a cost-effective way to protect school-issued devices from common damages and malfunctions.

Who Needs This Insurance?

This optional insurance is available and recommended for students in all grades.

Cost:

The cost of the optional student device insurance is $36.88 per device, per year. ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY 8-22-26; new students will be given a chance to purchase device insurance during registration.

Coverage Details:

This comprehensive insurance plan provides coverage for a wide range of incidents, including but not limited to:

• Accidental Damage: Protection against drops, spills, and other unforeseen accidents.
• Mechanical Failure: Covers malfunctions due to internal component failure.
• Unlimited Claims: There is no limit to the number of claims you can make during the coverage period.
• Power Surges: Protection against damage caused by unexpected power fluctuations.

Payment Options:

Payments for the student device insurance can be made conveniently through two methods:

• Online: Available during registration
• In Person: For New Students payments can be made at the Administration office, located at 35 W 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970, please print and fill out the form below and bring with your payment in exact change or check.

Questions?

Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the optional student device insurance program, please do not hesitate to contact:

Mr. Chris Percival, [email protected] (765) 473-3081

Required Information that Technology will need. You might need other details

• What: Enable MFA on your Microsoft Outlook and Google accounts.
• Deadline: Friday, May 22nd, 2026.

1. Hackers don't "break in" anymore; they "log in" with stolen passwords. MFA ensures that your account stays yours, even if your password is leaked. 
2. 99% Risk Reduction: Using MFA makes an account roughly 99% less likely to be hacked. 
3. Schools are "target-rich" environments, storing massive amounts of student and staff information that is highly valuable to cybercriminals.

1. How often will I need to perform MFA?  Standard Frequency: Once you trust a device, you typically won't be prompted again on that specific computer or phone for 30 days.

1. Watch this two-minute video from Microsoft:  'Register and manage your security info' video
2. Read this Learn to Register information.
3. Go to a place where you have a strong cellular signal (for some of us that’s at home or near a window)
4. Option 1: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App on your phone. (recommended) 
5. Option 2: If you don’t use the Authenticator App you can opt to receive regular text messages.
6. Use your computer to click the 'Register here' link.
7. Follow the onscreen steps to register your device as the second factor to secure your login. 

Open this link:

👉 https://myaccount.google.com/security

(Sign in if prompted.)

2. Turn on 2‑Step Verification

• Scroll to “Signing in to Google”
• Click “2‑Step Verification”
• Click “Get Started”
• Sign in again to confirm it’s you

3. Choose how you’ll verify your sign‑ins Pick one (you can add more later):

• Text message: Receive a 6‑digit code
• Authenticator app: Use Google Authenticator or similar

Follow the on‑screen instructions to finish setup.

4. Add a backup option (very important) In case you lose your phone:

• Save backup codes
• Add a backup phone number
• Add an authenticator app

5. Done! Your account is now protected. When you sign in on a new device, Google will ask for your second verification step.

• If you have your phone connected to Peru Schools email, it is recommended to use the Outlook App from your phone’s app store. The built-in iPhone email app (especially older versions) does not connect reliably over multifactor.
• MFA is session based. You will not be asked to authenticate multiple times a day as long as your session remains active. 
• The Microsoft Authenticator App is recommended because it is more convenient than receiving a text message each time you login to your account from offsite. 
• It is recommended to register for a text message as backup method in case you are unable to use the Authenticator App.
• Contact the Peru Technology Department for help.