How to care for your Chromebook
Having a Chromebook is a privilege at Deer Park Public Schools. It is a tool that will not only help you in your classes, but it will teach you skills that are necessary in most jobs today. The school district IT Department is pleased to offer Chromebooks and we expect every student to take good care of them. Here are some tips that will help keep the Chromebooks in tip top shape.
Protecting your Chromebook
Do not add any stickers or any other decorative items that would alter the appearance of the Chromebook from when you received it
Do not tamper with school tags that are present on the Chromebooks.
Use both hands when opening the Chromebooks.
Do not hold the Chromebook by the screen.
Always close the Chromebook before walking with it--remember, it has an 8-second startup.
Be sure to place the Chromebook in its protective case that was provided to you before you walk in the hallways.
Running in the hallways is prohibited--keep in mind that all students are now carrying Chromebooks.
Never pack your Chromebook with other materials. Keep it separate from textbooks and other heavy objects that could potentially damage the screen.
Treat your Chromebook as a valuable material--do not leave it lying around.
Screen Care
The Chromebook screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment and are sensitive to excessive pressure.
Do not lean on the top of the laptop when it is closed.
Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens or pencils, flash drive, etc.).
Cleaning your Chromebook
Do not use any chemicals or other liquids to clean your Chromebook.
Use microfiber cloth to wipe down the screen.
Powering your Chromebook
Chromebooks are required to be fully charged when you arrive at school each day.
When charging, be sure to place the Chromebook in an area that will prevent people from tripping from the power cord. This could injure the person and/or damage the Chromebook.
Determine a consistent place to charge the Chromebook at home.
Protecting your Account
Anytime you leave your Chromebook on your desk, close the lid so that no one can access your documents.
Do not share your Chromebook with anyone unless your teacher asks you to do so--In that case, be sure to sign out before you hand your Chromebook to the other student!
Do not share your password with anyone!
Other important reminders
Anything you do on the Internet (on any device) is visible to someone--the Internet Service Provider, the company whose service you are using, others who can access your computer, etc.
Pictures, music, etc., on your Chromebook should be appropriate for school--just like the pictures inside your locker or on your binder or music that might be played in a classroom at school.
If your Chromebook is lost or destroyed, the cost to replace it is $300
Chromebooks Undergoing Repair
Loaner Chromebooks may be issued to students when their Chromebooks are out for repair.
Students are responsible for the care of the loaner while it is in their possession and are subject to the same user agreement as the student issued device.