Chromebook Options

Parents and guardians may either borrow a Chromebook from school or purchase a personal Chromebook as same as the HCSS Chromebooks. Please fill out the form attached and return it by June 10, 2017.

Option 1 - Borrow from HCSS: Parents may borrow a Chromebook from HCSS. For option 1 users, it is strongly recommended to purchase the HCSS Protection Plan for $45 prior to checking out a Chromebook. Otherwise, parents/guardians will be held responsible for the cost of any repairs in full in case of any damage. Please see page 10 of the HCSS Chromebook Handbook for the details.

Chromebooks will be distributed to middle school students and their parent(s) on August 17th and to high school students and their parent(s) on August 18th. Chromebooks must be returned at the end of the academic year.

Option 2 - Buy Your Own Chromebook: Parents and students are not required to borrow a Chromebook from HCSS. However, if the family’s preference is to purchase a Chromebook, then the same type of Chromebook as HCSS Chromebooks must be used and that purchased Chromebook must be enrolled in the HCSS Chromebook System the first week of the academic year to follow the school policy. The purchased Chromebook will be unenrolled from the HCSS Chromebook System the last week of the academic year. The enrollment process will be done by HCSS IT Department.

HCSS strongly recommends that a protection plan be purchased and will accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, or theft. [HCSS will, however, provide technical support for Google Apps.] Below are the Chromebook specifications for parents buying a personal Chromebook for their child. Please note that the Chromebook must be same as the HCSS Chromebook. Otherwise, the student may experience difficulties using his/her Chromebook effectively.

As always, we thank you in advance for your support of this initiative as we strive to positively transform the learning environment for all of our students.