Chromebook Protection Plan for all
6th -12th grade students 

Welcome to the CCISD Chromebook 1:1 Program Page!

Purpose:

The purpose of the Chromebook 1:1 Program at Calhoun County ISD is to provide equipment
and resources that meet the needs of today’s students and make them future ready.

The Chromebook 1:1 Program facilitates:

Access to Digital Educational Resources
Availability Beyond the School Day
Individualized Learning
Technology Literacy Skills
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication and Collaboration
Access to Remote Learning

Internet safety is very important to us at CCISD. 
We do everything we can to make sure your child has a safe online learning environment
and would like to offer you some information to help guide you through internet safety.
Please take the time to go over your rules and expectations with your children for appropriate internet use while they are at home. 

Information on Internet Safety

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

The policies, procedures, and information apply to all Chromebooks used at CCISD by students, staff, or guests including any other device considered by the Administration to fall under this policy.
Teachers may set additional requirements for Chromebook use in their classroom. 

Taking Care of Your Chromebook

Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebooks which have been issued to them by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the appropriate campus personnel as soon as the problem arises for an evaluation of the equipment. Never try to repair the Chromebook yourself or let someone outside of the district work on it, as this could void the warranty and cause you to incur additional charges.  

General Precautions:

• Shut down Chromebook when not in use to conserve battery life.  Average battery life is 9 hours.

• No food or liquid is allowed next to your Chromebook.

• Carefully insert cords, cables, and removable storage devices into the Chromebook ports.

• Never carry a Chromebook while the screen is open.

• Never force/shove Chromebook into a locker or a book bag as this may break the screen.

• Do not expose a Chromebook to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Extreme heat or cold may cause damage to the Chromebook.  Always bring the Chromebook to room temperature prior to turning it on.

Screen Care:

The Chromebook screen can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.

• Do not lean on top of the Chromebook.

• Do not place anything near the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.

• Do not poke the screen.

• Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks).Clean the screen with a soft, dry anti-static, or microfiber cloth. DO NOT use window cleaner or pre-moistened eyeglass lens cleaning tissues to clean the screen. 

• Do not bump the Chromebook against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc.

Charging:

• Chromebooks must be brought to school each day fully charged. Students need to charge their Chromebooks at home each evening.

• Average battery life is 9 hours. If the Chromebook is consistently losing its charge before the end of the school day, it needs to be turned in to the appropriate campus personnel for repair.

• Chromebooks should be shut down or put to sleep (close the lid) when not in use to extend battery life.

Personalizing the Chromebook:

• Chromebook and power cord must remain free of any decorative writing, drawing, stickers, paint, tape, or labels that are not the property of Calhoun County ISD. Spot checks for compliance can and will be done by administration at any time.

• Students may, at their own expense, purchase a case and may personalize the purchased case.

Using Your Chromebook

At School:

The Chromebook is intended for use at school each and every day. In addition to teacher expectations for Chromebook use, school messages, announcements, calendars, academic handbooks, student handbooks and schedules may be accessed using the Chromebook. Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebook to all classes unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.  

At Home:

All students are required to take their Chromebook home on a daily basis throughout the school year for charging. Chromebooks must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. If students leave their Chromebooks at home, they are still responsible for getting the course work completed as if they had their Chromebooks present. If a student leaves his/her Chromebook at home for two consecutive days, he/she will be required to bring in the device to verify possession of the assigned Chromebook.

Working Offline:

Students without Internet access at home or students in special situations (such as long-distance bus ride for an activity) have several options for working “offline” including:

• Google Drive (Docs and Sheets) allows students to switch to offline editing functionality, where preloaded documents can still be viewed and edited.

• Read and answer email offline, with changes being synchronized back to their online account when the Chromebook is re-connected to an Internet connection.

Accessing the Internet at home and elsewhere:

• Students are allowed to connect to wireless networks when their Chromebooks are at home or in other venues where connectivity is offered (such as the Public Library, other school districts on activity trips, etc). Note that CCISD cannot provide any assistance, troubleshooting, or advice on such off-site connectivity.

• All CCISD electronic devices are furnished for educational use.  Inappropriate use of a District device is subject to the Student Code of Conduct and loss of privilege per the Responsible Use Principles.  All devices are owned by CCISD and are subject to search.  

• When connecting from home, students and parents must be aware that all student activity on a district account is subject to CCISD policy, search of account, and disciplinary consequences for inappropriate use per the Responsible Use Principles.

Safety and Security

Monitoring of Use:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, the district utilizes CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) compliant filtering. The district also uses third party solutions to monitor content for threats, violence, illegal activity, etc. Notifications come to CCISD technology support and administration regarding suspicious activity, and, when concerns are identified, disciplinary action and/or parent contact may occur. Students should be aware that there should be no expectation of privacy when using the district network or equipment.  Inappropriate use of a CCISD device is subject to the Student Code of Conduct and loss of privilege per the Responsible Use Principles.  All devices and accounts are owned by CCISD and are subject to search.

Storing Chromebooks at Extracurricular Events:

Students are responsible for securely storing their Chromebook during extra-curricular events.  Under no circumstances should a Chromebook be stored in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas include the school grounds and campus, the cafeteria, unlocked classrooms, library, locker rooms, dressing rooms, hallways, bathrooms, extra-curricular bus, a car, or any other entity that is not securely locked or not supervised.  

Athletes should check with coaches regarding a secure location when visiting other schools. It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the Chromebook is properly secured.

Unsupervised Chromebooks will be confiscated by staff and taken to the Principal’s office. Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving a Chromebook in an unsupervised location

Fees and Replacements
Posted fees and replacement charges are for devices not enrolled in the Chromebook Protection Plan

Missing Keys or Broken Keyboard/Touchpad  $30.00
Removed Asset/Serial Number Tag       $15.00
Cracked or Damaged Standard Screen       $25.00
Cracked or Damaged Touch Screen   $150.00
Damaged or Lost Charging Cord     $25.00
Liquid Damage - Repairable                                     $50.00
USB-C Charging Port Replacement       $99.00

             Full Replacement/Non-Repairable                             $245.00 (Student Device)

When it is determined that the device was lost or damaged as the result of intentional or careless use, the student will be charged the full cost of the parts and/or replacement.  In addition, the student is subject to disciplinary consequences. If the Chromebook is stolen, a police theft report is required for no-fee replacement. Students who lose their Chromebook and do not have proof of a police theft report will be required to pay the full replacement cost. All damages must be reported to their teacher for repairs.

Not all Chromebook charging cords are compatible. Please do not purchase a charging cord on your own without verifying the type of charger with a campus tech or the Technology Department.

Cases are available to all students upon request. Students in 6th-8th  grade will  have a case issued with their device. 9-12 are also offered cases and can pick up the cases in the CHS Chromebook room. Students are responsible for keeping their device in the case and returning the device and case at the end of the school year. Lost or missing cases will be charged at $15.

*Damages not listed above will be based on cost to purchase parts for the device and/or cost to send the device to be repaired at a certified repair center.

CCISD Responsible Use Principles for Students

Check out the parent and student links for district information or programs here.