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Chromebook Information

Please see the information below for information about Carver Public Schools’ Chromebooks under the following headers:

Chromebook Insurance
Parent Helps for Technology Use
Cases and Chargers
Chromebook FAQ’s

Any additional questions can be addressed to Michael Schultz, Principal SchultzM@carver.org; 508-866-6111

Chromebook Insurance

Visit: www.myschoolbucks.com

to purchase or renew your student’s Chromebook insurance.

This year, students in grades 6 and 7, will have access to chromebooks in each of their academic classes, while students in grades 8-12 will continue to maintain their school issued chromebooks. In order to simplify the chromebook insurance process, families are no longer responsible for purchasing an insurance policy per device. Instead, the district has purchased one insurance policy for all devices, and students will be charged a user fee per device.

A technology account has been added through the www.myschoolbucks.com program, and students must complete an Acceptable Use Agreement (AUP) and pay the fee online. The deadline to pay the user fee and complete AUP is Friday September 13th.

** It should be noted that a separate account must be created for each student in grades 8-12. In order to create these accounts, students will be required to enter their student identification number. Students in grades 6 and 7 do not need to purchase insurance as their devices will remain in school throughout the school year .

Parent Helps for Technology Use

There are many resources to help parents set limits and navigate the discussions about how and when technology use is appropriate.

Cases and Chargers

Two different models of Chromebooks have been purchased during the two phases of a multiyear plan. We purchase the most fiscally responsible model each year and therefore, the Chromebook your child receives is dependent on their year of graduation (see below). Every Chromebook comes with one charger and if a student loses their charger it will need to be replaced by the student. Please note that cases are not provided to students. Students may not decorate their Chromebook unless they purchase a case for it. If a student wishes to purchase a case, please use the specs as follows:

Year of Graduation (2020, 2021, 2022) Lenovo Chromebook Specs Datasheet for cases. Lenovo N22 CHARGER REPLACEMENT.

Year of Graduation (2019 and 2023) Dell Chromebook Specs Data Sheet for cases. Dell 3180 CHARGER REPLACEMENT

FAQ’s regarding Chromebooks at CMHS:

Do I have to keep the box that Chromebook comes home in? We are asking all parents to keep the box in case it is needed for shipping for repair.

How do I purchase insurance?
A technology account has been added through the www.myschoolbucks.com program, and students must complete an Acceptable Use Agreement (AUP) and pay the fee online. The deadline to pay the user fee and complete AUP is Friday September 13th.

How will CMHS be using Chromebooks for learning? A visioning process took place beginning August 2015 to develop a technology vision and how integrating technology can improve student learning. The Carver Technology Vision Plan details a three- year proposed roll out to support student learning.

What is the process for new students to receive a Chromebook

Mrs. Gould enrolls all new students
She sends an enrollment email to “mhsenroll” email group
Technology prepares and holds device if they are in grades 7-12
Parent/Guardian completes the user agreement and pays the fee online at www.myschoolbucks.com
Technology and Main Office will be notified
Device will be issued to student

What is the penalty box? This is a feature of the Chromebook filtering software. It will only allow students to visit a select few web sites, eg Google Classroom, Google Drive, and Jupiter Ed — and nothing else.

How does a student enter the penalty box? Technology puts the student into the penalty box via the filtering console. This will only be done at the request of a teacher or administrator, who should also provide an end date.

What should a student do if their Chromebook is broken? The student should request and complete a Chromebook Repair Form which can be acquired and turned in with their Chromebook in the Main Office. The technology department will determine if it can be fixed at the district level or if the district needs to send it out for repair.

What is the procedure for students who withdraw from our school who were given a Chromebook? They should give their Chromebook, charger, and box to Mrs. Gould with their withdrawal papers before leaving school.

What are the steps for a student to borrow a Chromebook?
Each department at the Middle High School has Chromebooks available for student use. Students may borrow Chromebooks from their teacher in class per period.

What to do if a student damages a loaner? Once it is reported to administration, an administrator will contact the student’s parent and make them aware of the incident. If we are able to determine the student has damaged the loaner they will be required to repair or replace.