Agreement for Use of WPS Student Devices

We are asking that ๐€๐‹๐‹ families fill out this form for each child in Grades 4-12 , even if your child will not be taking a school device and will be bringing their own device to school (BYOD). This will help us with our planning for distribution of Chromebooks.

Agreement for Use of Waterford Public Schools Student Devices

Chromebooks are expected to become an integral part of the education all students receive at Waterford Public Schools. It should be considered as essential to the educational process as a textbook and we want them to take advantage of the powerful learning resources available with it. It is encouraged that students take advantage of the availability of a Waterford Public Schools issued Chromebook in Grades 4-12. This device will be managed by our school system and will include easy access to all the required technology resources students need.

Waterford Public Schools is fortunate to have substantial resources available in school. Students are responsible for all school property in their possession, this includes the appropriate use of all technology material. Students who intentionally misuse, deface or vandalize school property will be held accountable financially and will be subject to disciplinary action.


  • This Agreement for Use of WPS Student Device (form link above) is required before a device will be issued to a student.

  • Chromebooks are considered school property, a device is assigned to the student and will be returned at the end of the determined period.

  • The use of a Chromebook is a privilege that can be revoked. Inappropriate use or neglect of a device can result in limits to or loss of use of the device. Consequences for inappropriate use will vary according to infraction.

  • Students in Grade 4 through Grade 12 will bring the device to school each day with a full battery charge, unless previously instructed.

  • Students will not be allowed to log into the device with a personal account. Chromebooks managed by the district eliminate the ability to sign in with a personal account.

  • Students/Families should not add personal GMail accounts onto the Chromebook.

  • The cost of a loss/theft of a device due to negligence of the student will be charged to the parent/guardian.

  • Students Responsibilities During School Hours:

  • Grades 4 & 5 - Students will leave the Chromebook in their classroom to be monitored by the teacher/school staff.

  • Grades 6-8 - Students should secure the Chromebook in their locker when not in use and it must not be unattended at any time while at school.

  • Grades 9-12 - Students are responsible for the Chromebook and it must not be unattended at any time while at school.

  • All the device software that students will need for classes will be made available by the district. Students are not allowed to uninstall or modify any application or the operating system in any way. Students are not allowed to install or download any software/applications to the device.

  • When a student is logged into the Chromebook, parents can use them to check on student work. The Chromebooks are NOT at any time intended for personal use for the student, other family members, or their parents.

  • The District will use software called GoGuardian to monitor studentsโ€™ activity on the internet, ensuring that students are on-task during class time only. At home, GoGuardian and the District web filter will continue to filter and log online activity. While these are useful tools, they are meant to supplement, not replace, parental monitoring.


Accidental/Intentional Damage


  • Student and parent/guardian will be charged for any damage resulting from intentional abuse or mishandling, or accidental loss or damage to a device due to negligence. A police report is required for any stolen device.


  • Excessive scratches/wear to device exterior or intentional marking, defacing, and/or abusing the device for student amusement, anger, frustration, etc.


  • Damage caused by tampering with hardware components or operating systems (i.e. jailbreaking) to alter district configuration.


  • Any loss or theft of a device must be reported to the school immediately, so that recovery efforts can be initiated. Failure to immediately report a lost device can result in the student being assessed the full replacement value of the device.