Q: What is a Chromebook?
A: A Chromebook is a device that is designed for students to complete their school assignments. Students use these during the day in any class at LES, this could include GLAMPS, ESL, and intervention.
Q: How does this work with LES?
A: At LES, students are assigned a Chromebook at the beginning of each school year in their homeroom. At LES only, students leave their chromebooks at school to charge over night. Students are expected to travel throughout the building with the issued device during the school day as needed for classes.
Q: What are the expectations for my student?
A: Students/families are expected to abide by Board policies related to internet usage and device care. In summary, students are to only use the Chromebooks for school related purposes. They are not to share login information, login as other students to their devices, and they are expected to care for all equipment checked out to them. Please view the Board policies here.
Q: What fees need to be paid, and what will happen if my student has a damaged Chromebook?
A: Students are to pay a $30.00 Technology Fee. This fee covers supplemental materials and learning tools that are school/district approved. LES students do not pay a Chromebook protection fee that covers damage; however, the first Chromebook damage fee is covered unless intentional intent of damage is deemed. Any additional damage (after the first incident) will be charged to the parent at cost of damage. Parents will be contacted when an incident when a Chromebook happens. Parents will need to complete and sign this form acknowledging damage occured. If a fee needs to be paid, parents will also have this communicated via a form and admin contact.
Q: What if my student has an issue with their Chromebook?
A: We have a ticketing system that staff uses to communicate any issues with technology to the technology team. If your student is having a Chromebook issue, please guide them to let their teacher know as soon as they are able so that the teacher/staff member can put in a ticket.
Q: Is my student safe using the Chromebook?
A: Student activity on the Chromebook is monitored at all times. LSS focuses on protecting student data when they are online.
Q: Can I see what my student uses the Chromebook for?
A: Yes, you can monitor student activity as well. You will receive an email from Lightspeed monitoring at some point during the start of the school year. This email will guide you through setting up your monitoring account. Be sure to check your Spam folder as it may go here first. Please see the resources below for more information.
Q: What happens if my student misuses the Chromebook/technology?
A: Depending on the situation, students may be placed in Digital Restriction, which further limits what they can access online. If the technology/device is intentionally damaged, fees will be assigned.
Q: How does my student get to everything they need?
A: Students can log into Classlink to access links to technology tools, resources, curriculum, and other needed items. When they have Google Chrome open, they can click "LSS Sites" on the bookmark bar. This will provide several links to what they need access to.