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Welcome to the wonderful world of your own personal Chromebook! Just as with any other school supply, you need to have your Chromebook ready to go each day. It is your responsibility to make sure that your computer is charged and with your belongings for school. Make it part of your daily ritual to charge your computer (as you would charge your cell phone!) the night before school.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
I left my computer at home. What do I do?
I left my computer at home. What do I do?
Head to the Technology Desk on the second floor. They will give you a loaner computer for the day. The entire process takes less than five minutes, so you should go as soon as you realize that your computer is not with you!
Where is the Technology Help Desk?
Where is the Technology Help Desk?
The Technology Help Desk is located on the second floor of the main building. It is room 253 at the end of the hallway. It is the end classroom, opposite the health room. The word Technology is written on the door.
My computer isn't charged. What do I do?
My computer isn't charged. What do I do?
Your teacher should be able to locate an outlet in his/her room for you to plug into. However, make sure that you charge your laptop from now on!
My charger is at home. What do I do?
My charger is at home. What do I do?
Check your battery level. You may be able to get through an entire class period without needing to charge because of the long life of the Chromebooks.
If you don't have enough, head to the Technology Desk on the second floor. They will give you a loaner computer for the day. The entire process takes less than five minutes, so you should go as soon as you realize that your computer is not with you!
Will I need my computer for every class?
Will I need my computer for every class?
No, probably not. It is at the teacher's discretion whether you will need your computer or not for that lesson. In addition, if your teacher asks you to put your computer away, please do so quietly.
How long will the battery last? How long does it take to charge?
How long will the battery last? How long does it take to charge?
On a full and recent charge, the Chromebook should be able to last for up to eight hours of continuous use. Students should charge their Chromebook each night. It will take 4-5 hours to completely charge.
Can I login at home using my WiFi?
Can I login at home using my WiFi?
If you have internet access at home, you can connect your Chromebook to your home WiFi. The Chromebook only works on WiFi and will not work via a direct connection to a network. Check with your internet provider for information regarding home WiFi support.
Can I login with my personal Google account?
Can I login with my personal Google account?
No. Only authorized school accounts may be used. Use of unauthorized personal Google accounts could result in school disciplinary consequences.
Can I install apps or downloaded software?
Can I install apps or downloaded software?
No. This is a violation of the Computer Use Agreement form that both you and your parent signed at the start of the school year. Students will face school discipline consequences.
Can I install Chrome browser plug-ins?
Can I install Chrome browser plug-ins?
Yes! Please do! Approved plug-ins from the Chrome Store are allowed.
Can I apply stickers or decals to my "clamshell" on my Chromebook to personalize it?
Can I apply stickers or decals to my "clamshell" on my Chromebook to personalize it?
Yes! The protective covering on your Chromebook is yours to decorate in a school appropriate manner. You will have it for four years, so make sure that you are comfortable with what you have on your protective cover.
However, please make sure you do not cover up your name, your bar code, or your ID number. These are necessary for identifying your laptop as yours. These will be used to log repairs, incident reports, stolen laptops, etc.
Can I report a blocked website that I think should be accessible?
Can I report a blocked website that I think should be accessible?
Yes. If you find an instructional or valuable website that is blocked and shouldn't be, please go to the Technology Help Desk in room 253 to log the website to be looked at by the appropriate administrator.
Are you guys watching me?
Are you guys watching me?
The filters placed on your computer will follow you where you go and filter the websites you have access to. If there is a blocked website that you bump into, kindly reroute your search.
However, if there is a discipline issue with a student or a student continually tries to access a blocked site, administration may investigate further into the student's browser history.
Do I get to keep my Chromebook over breaks? What about the summer?
Do I get to keep my Chromebook over breaks? What about the summer?
Yes, you get to keep your Chromebook over breaks. However, you will not be allowed to keep you computer over summer so that technology can take inventory and make repairs and run updates.
Can I stream music? How about watching movies or other services?
Can I stream music? How about watching movies or other services?
Some services for streaming music are available for use. However, watching movies on services like Netflix or other services may be blocked by our content filter. Your Chromebook is meant to be used for academic purposes only.
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