Technology

Student Technology

1. JCTMS Chromebook Policy 

1. All students and parents must sign and return the JCPS Everyone:1 Device Usage Agreement prior to receiving a JCTMS Chromebook and AC adapter.

2. All students will only use a JCTMS issued Chromebook. (Personal devices are not allowed at JCTMS.)

3. The Chromebook assigned to a student when they start at JCTMS will remain assigned to that student until they leave JCTMS.  (For example: A 6th grade student will use the same device all three years.)

4. A digital record will document all requests for Chromebook repair.  This digital record will follow each student during their time at JCTMS. 

5. Students will turn in their assigned Chromebook and AC adapter prior to the end of the school year for Inventory purposes.  

2.  JCTMS Chromebook Repair Policy 

1. Students are expected to care for their JCTMS issued Chromebook and AC adapter. 

2. All repairs to JCTMS issued Chromebooks are to be submitted by JCTMS school personnel for JCPS IT to repair.

3. Students are to notify a teacher about an issue with their Chromebook and the teacher will reach out to the correct JCTMS school personnel for support. 

4. Families will be notified by email or a telephone call when a device has been damaged and the family is responsible for a fee to cover repair costs.   

3.  JCTMS Chromebook Replacement Policy 

1. It is the goal of JCTMS to repair and return damaged Chromebooks to the assigned student.  

2. Replacement of AC adapters (charging cables) are always assessed to the parent / guardian of the student.  (Link on JCTMS website)

3. Assigned Chromebooks that are not returned to JCTMS prior to the end of the school year will result in a replacement fee equivalent to the value of the device.

4. Assigned Chromebooks that are deemed “Condemned” by JCPS IT due to physical and/or liquid and/or bugs damage will result in a replacement fee equivalent to the value of the device.

4.  JCTMS Chromebook Repair Fee Policy 

1.  No Fee Repairs:

   1. Reconnect a screen cable

   2. Reconnect a touchpad cable

   3. Faulty keyboard

   4. Reconnect camera

   5. Wifi issues

2.  $35.00 Repairs (each instance)

   1. Missing keys on keyboard

   2. Keyboard malfunction due to debris in keyboard 

   3. Broken bezel, hinge cover, plastics 

   4. 1st accidental damaged screen

   5. Losing or damaging another student’s AC adapter

   6. Damage to charging ports or sound jack

3.  $55.00 Repairs (each instance)

   1. Intentional damage to assigned device (Need teacher referral for documentation)

   2. 2nd + damaged screen

4.  $105 Repairs (each instance)

   1. Intentional damage to another student’s device  (Need teacher referral for documentation)

5.  $185 - $285  Replacement value of Chromebook  (each instance) 

   1.  “Lost” device:  Assigned device not returned to JCTMS

   2. “Condemned” device:  determined by JCPS IT

6. Families will use the JCTMS My School Bucks account to pay for these items.  

   1. Families will be given 30 days to make the payment.

      1. Students will become “Day Users” until the payment is made. 

      2.  Students will pick up their assigned “Day User” Chromebook prior to school starting and return that device at the end of each school day.

      3. Families are responsible for providing technology outside of school for the student to complete assignments. 

5.  JCTMS Chromebook Behavior Policy 

• Level One for not handling the Chromebook properly.  Intentionally dropping the Chromebook and/ or slamming the Chromebook closed  (#1 Device Usage Agreement)  

• Level One for using the Chromebook during instruction for non-educational activities (games, youtube, videos)

• Level Two/Three for using Chromebook for bullying, terroristic threatening, verbal harassment, and/or inappropriate content. 

• Level Two for defacing Chromebook (#2 Device Usage Agreement)

• Level Two for repeatedly ( 3+ times per 6 weeks) needing a Loaner Device for the Day or needing to charge their current device.

• Level Two for using a personal device.