Where do students pick up Chromebooks?
Incoming freshmen will receive Chromebooks during registration, prior to the start of the new school year. Students who transferred or did not come to registration must go to the Library to receive a Chromebook.
How much do Chromebooks cost?
Chromebooks are supplemental to textbooks and will be given at NO CHARGE to the student. Only charges for damaged or lost Chromebooks will be issued.
If a student is transferring schools within the HBUHSD, do they need to return their Chromebook before transferring?
NO. Chromebooks are issued to individual students. If the student is transferring to and from the district, they will keep their device. Only students transferring outside of the district must return their Chromebook.
When do students need to bring their Chromebooks to school?
Students should expect to bring their Chromebooks to school every day unless otherwise stated by their teachers.
What if the student forgets their Chromebook at home or does not have it charged?
Unfortunately, we do not have an excess supply of Chromebooks to provide to students who forget their Chromebooks. If you forget to charge your laptop, we may be able to assist you in the Library. Please see our Chromebook Hours page to see when our IA Tech can assist you.
Can a student bring their own laptop from home to use in class?
This will be decided by the teachers and their class preferences. Please note that all tests and some labs will require software installed exclusively on the school-issued Chromebooks.
How do you know if the Chromebook a student is using belongs to them?
We encourage students to NOT let other students borrow their school-issued Chromebook, stylus pen, or charger/adapter. If students unintentionally switch devices or chargers, it can negatively impact both students during registration and possibly graduation. To verify your school-issued Chromebook, log-in to the Library Catalog on Destiny and pull up the student account. Verify that the HBUHSD barcodes (found on the bottom of the Chromebook) on the account and the Chromebook are the same. If they do not match, please visit the Library, or call for questions.
What if the Chromebook doesn't have a HBUHSD barcode?
If there is no white or black HBUHSD barcode on the bottom of the Chromebook, please bring your school-issued Chromebook to the Library, or call for verification.
Do I need to purchase Chromebook Insurance?
Chromebook insurance is not mandatory, but is highly recommended.
When and where can I buy Chromebook Insurance?
Insurance for Chromebooks is available at the beginning of each year for the first 30 days of school and can be purchased at the financial window. Insurance can be renewed annually for the upcoming school year, starting at registration. Transfer students have 30 days to purchase insurance from their first day of school.
What does Chromebook Insurance cover?
The insurance covers any physical damage during the school year and summer break. It covers the service of your Chromebook in the event of reasonable accidental damage that occurs from regular use.
Chromebook manufacturer defects will be covered at no additional cost. The plan will also provide a loaner Chromebook (if any are available at that school site) while the broken Chromebook is being repaired.
HBUHSD Chromebook Insurance DOES NOT cover the following (California Education Code 48904) :
Theft or loss of the Chromebook.
Malicious damage under any circumstances.
What happens if a student breaks or loses their Chromebook and does NOT have insurance?
Unfortunately, the student will need to pay for the damaged Chromebook and/or components. The prices for each are subject to change depending on the Chromebook model.
What do students do if they lose their Chromebook?
Please look in all the areas you had it last: classrooms, locker rooms, etc., and retrace your steps. If the Chromebook has not been found, check with the Library to see if one has been turned in. If the Chromebook has not been located after this, it will be marked lost, and the student will receive a loaner Chromebook that MUST be returned to the Library when a new replacement Chromebook is issued to them.
What if I find a lost Chromebook?
Any lost Chromebooks should be taken to the Library, or given to a teacher or supervision if the Library is closed.
What happens if a student damages the Chromebook?
ONLY damages will be covered by insurance. The student needs to bring the damaged Chromebook to the Library for assessment, and, if supply allows, a loaner Chromebook will be issued. This will remain with the student until the Chromebook is repaired by the district.
How long does it take for the Chromebook to be repaired and returned to the student?
This depends on the needed repair or fix. Students will keep their loaner Chromebooks for the duration of the semester until the repairs are processed.
When do students return their Chromebooks?
Students will keep their Chromebooks for the remainder of their time at the high school. Freshmen will keep the same Chromebook for all four years of high school, including over the summer, while seniors will return their Chromebooks before graduation. Students will NOT return Chromebooks for the summer
Are Chromebooks replacing physical textbooks?
Chromebooks are a supplemental tool to physical textbooks. Students will receive textbooks during the first 2 weeks of the school year. Some teachers may be moving towards using online textbooks only, but this will be a gradual transition, and physical textbooks will still be implemented for the foreseeable future.
