Technology

Technology Policies

At Excel Academy, we recognize technology as an important instructional tool that supports student learning. To ensure students have access to the technology needed for their educational program, Excel Academy provides Chromebooks to eligible enrolled students based on their pathway and grade level.

All Chromebooks issued by Excel Academy remain the property of the school and must be returned upon withdrawal, disenrollment, or when requested by Excel Academy. Families are responsible for the care of school-issued devices and may be charged for lost, stolen, damaged, or unreturned equipment.

Device Issuance:

• Personalized Learning Pathway (Grades K–12): A Chromebook will be issued to all enrolled students for instructional use during the school year.

• Virtual Pathway (Grades TK–8): A Chromebook will be issued to all enrolled students as part of their curriculum and school supplies package.

• Personalized Learning Pathway (Grade TK): Chromebooks are available for upon request

• All accessories and software purchased with Instructional Funds must be used exclusively with devices issued by Excel Academy. Excel Academy assumes no liability for accessories or software installed on or used with non-Excel Academy issued devices.

• All Chromebooks provided by Excel Academy are equipped with GoGuardian, a monitoring and filtering system designed to block inappropriate or non-educational internet activity. GoGuardian tracks all student searches and websites visited. As a result, Excel Academy is notified if a student engages in inappropriate or harmful searches. In such cases, the parent or guardian will be contacted and informed of the student's Chromebook activity, as reviewed and determined by the school Principals.

• Please be aware that computers issued by Excel Academy do not come pre-installed with additional software, such as Microsoft Word.

• Chromebooks will be replaced every 4th year. 

Financial Responsibility: Students and families are financially responsible for the specific repair or replacement costs associated with lost or damaged devices. Unresolved balances will continue to be documented in the student’s cumulative (CUME) file. The 

fee structure is as follows:

• Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed (Asus): up to $425

• Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed (HP): up to $380

• Keyboard, Trackpad Repair: $40

• Screen, LCD Repair: $30

• Power Adapter (Charger) Replacement: $25