STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS
Every SDUHSD student will be provided with a Lenovo 500e touchscreen Chromebook to assist with their studies beginning Fall 2020.
School sites will be distributing Chromebooks before the start of school. Watch for communication from your school with dates and times for distribution.
Click here to learn about many of the accessibility features within Google Workspace and the Chromebook.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
ACADEMIC USE ONLY
The Chromebook provided to you by the District is intended for academic use only. Please do not use it for games or other non-academic purposes.
PROPER CARE
Keep your Chromebook in a safe place and away from food and liquids.
Do not add stickers to or write on the Chromebook except for the label already added by the district.
BE PREPARED
Students are expected to bring their district Chromebook to school daily, fully charged.
Loaners may be available from the Learning Commons for emergencies.
Chargers will be available in key locations on campus.
POWER DOWN
Students should power down the Chromebook daily. This ensures the operating system is up to date for optimum performance. It is not enough to just close the cover.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHROMEBOOK IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, DAMAGED OR LOST?
Please report any issues with your district Chromebook to your Learning Commons Tech as soon as possible.
Chromebook damage can take many forms. Keys may become loose. Screens may get cracked. We will arrange for you to collect a replacement and send the damaged Chromebook to be repaired. Please see the chart below for the cost associated with lost or damaged Chromebooks.
See the section below for information about optional Chromebook insurance or click here.
CAN I PURCHASE INSURANCE FOR MY STUDENT'S CHROMEBOOK?
A family can choose to purchase insurance annually for each student. Families purchasing device insurance will be able to return their device to the District and receive a replacement device at no charge. The cost for this optional Chromebook insurance will be as follows:
Families will pay $44/year, per student. Current insurance being offered will provide coverage from August 8, 2023 to August 7, 2024. Insurance for the previous school year does not carry over to the current school year.
Click here for more details about the optional Chromebook insurance.
The deadline to sign up for the optional Chromebook insurance for the 2023-24 school year is October 31, 2023.
Please note that the insurance does not cover accessories (charger/Stylus).
Download the flyer (link to flyer: English/Spanish) and/or visit SchoolDeviceCoverage.com for more information on signing up.
Families that choose to not purchase insurance may need to replace a device that is broken, in the same manner that a damaged textbook requires replacement. Repair costs are for damages beyond normal wear and tear and are based solely on the cost of parts.
HOW DO I GET MY CHROMEBOOK?
Each school will provide a Chromebook for any student who requests one. Families must have completed the "2023-24 Technology User Agreement" that was included in the enrollment packet.
DO SCHOOLS HAVE CHROMEBOOKS I CAN BORROW?
Schools have a limited number of loaner Chromebooks available and should only be used for emergencies. This includes when a device is forgotten at home.
They are not intended for the following:
Your Chromebook runs out of battery and you didn't bring a charger. SUGGESTION: Borrow a charger from a classmate. Some classrooms may have a few extra but you should plan on bringing your device charged each day.
You prefer to use a personal device but your teacher requires a district Chromebook for assessments. SUGGESTION: Plan ahead and bring your district issued Chromebook.
CAN I SIGN INTO MY PERSONAL GOOGLE ACCOUNT ON A DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK?
It is possible to sign into a personal Google account using a District Chromebook. However, please be aware that you will still be operating under the purview of District. Your Internet use will be monitored and certain restrictions will still apply.
Adding personal accounts can also slow down the efficiency of your Chromebook and cause issues access files shared by teachers and staff. For optimum performance, it is recommended that you only use your District account on it.
DOES MY STUDENT HAVE UNFILTERED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET?
No. All District issued Chromebooks have restrictions placed on them. Inappropriate material will automatically be blocked. If you feel there is a website that should be blocked, please contact your site administrator.
In addition to the standard filters, teachers have access to a program called GoGuardian to monitor student Internet use during the class period. GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our school’s managed Google Workspace for Education Google accounts (i.e., when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with their school email address) from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
CAN I TURN ON PARENTAL CONTROLS ON A DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK?
No. Parents cannot change any settings on a District Chromebook. Your home internet service may have an option to adjust what can be accessed on your home network. Please contact your internet provider for more information.
CAN I PRINT FROM A DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK?
No. Printing is disabled on District-managed Chromebooks. If you need to print while on campus, print stations are available in the Learning Commons.