Chromebooks

Students are responsible for bringing their school-issued Chromebook or personal laptop/device fully charged to school, every day.   Northwood High School is a 1:1 Hybrid Bring Your Own Device school.   All NHS students are able to check out a Chromebooks from the library for their NHS school career.  Students must have a NHS ID card present to check out a Chromebook.    

Parents have the option to purchase a $20 warranty/insurance from IUSD to cover accidental damage and theft.  This is a one-time fee for the school year to cover potential incidents like cracked screens, missing keyboard keys, damaged plastics, liquid spills, and theft.  

Chromebook insurance does not cover lost devices or lost chargers.  

Without insurance, typical repair costs for things like a broken screen or keyboard can range from $30-$75.  For excessive damage, our Chromebooks have a total replacement cost of $225.

You can sign your student up for Chromebook Insurance at MySchoolBucks.com  You will need to create an account and add in your student's information so we can associate the insurance with your child.  Additional information regarding creating a MySchoolBucks account can be found in this article "Getting Started with MySchoolBucks"  

Typical Chromebook Repair Costs (without Insurance).

Damage Cost

Broken Screen $35

Keyboard (inc. missing keys) $25 - $50

Physical Damage-Plastic Case $30 - $75

Lost Charger* $25

Full Replacement * $225

*Insurance does not cover lost or misplaced devices/chargers

We will exchange your damaged or lost device for a working one to minimize any disruption to your learning.   Payments for lost or damage devices will be completed online through MySchoolBucks.com  For more information on paying fines please see this article"Online Payment For Fines"  Once the device has been brought in as damaged or reported as lost, IUSD staff will dteremine whether repairs or a replacement of the device is required.  The cost of the repair or lost charger will be assessed as a fine to the student's record in Destiny. 

Taking care of the Chromebook and Home/School Transportation

• Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook they have been issued by the school.

• When bringing the Chromebook back and forth to school, make sure the screen is closed.

• Please transport the Chromebook in a padded bag or backpack, and do not store liquids in the same bag or backpack as the Chromebook.

General Guidelines

• Avoid spills - No food or beverages should be near your Chromebook

• Chromebooks should not be exposed to extreme temperature (hot or cold)

• Chromebooks should not be left unattended

• Chromebooks will be labeled with a barcode.  Students should not remove the barcode or serial number label.  If the barcode or serial number is falling off, please notify the library. 

• IUSD Chromebook Insurance Program 

• Paying for Damaged or Lost Chromebooks 

• Getting Started With MySchoolBucks