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Technology: Chromebooks

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q: DO ALL STUDENTS IN MVSD HAVE ACCESS TO A CHROMEBOOK?

  • Yes. While not all students participate in a 1:1 take-home program with the Chromebooks, all students have access to a Chromebook. Most elementary students have their Chromebook stored at school to ensure that they are charged and ready for the school day. Our Junior High students participate in the 1:1 Take Home program where they take their Chromebooks home to support in their homework and then return with them, each school-day, charged, and ready to go.
 

Q: MY CHILD'S TEACHER SAYS AN APP I ASKED ABOUT IS "NOT APPROVED FOR STUDENT USE" WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

  • At MVSD, we take student safety very seriously; their digital safety is no exception. Every app teachers use with students are vetted and require approval before using. An app is approved when the app developer/vendor, signs a contract ensuring that they will protect our student data, destroy the data collected once we no longer use their services and ensure they will not sell our student data.
  • Learn more about the California Student Data Privacy Agreement (CSDPA)
 

Q: MY CHILD ATTENDS THE JUNIOR HIGH, DOES MY CHILD NEED TO CHARGE THEIR CHROMEBOOK AT HOME?

  • Yes. Students are expected to come to school every day with their Chromebook charged and ready for use.

 

Q: I BROKE MY CHROMEBOOK, WHAT DO I DO?

  • Tell your teacher. Each school has a process to address Chromebook issues but the best way to get you back online is to notify your teacher of the issue as soon as possible.

 

Q: HOW DO I CARE FOR THIS CHROMEBOOK? 

  • Screen Care: The Chromebook screen can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment.

    • Try not to lean on top of the Chromebook with body weight

    • Refrain from placing heavy textbooks or other items on top of the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.

    • Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks).

    • Do not hold or carry the Chromebook by the corner of the screen or keyboard - THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE.

  • Cleaning your Chromebook: Clean the screen with a soft, dry antistatic, or microfiber cloth. Do not use window cleaner or any type of liquid on the Chromebook. You can also use packaged pre-moistened eyeglass lens cleaning tissues to clean the screen.
  • General Precautions
    • No food or drink near your Chromebook.
    • Insert cords, cables, and removable storage devices from the Chromebook with care.
    • Never carry your Chromebook while the screen is open.
    • Never wedge your Chromebook into a backpack as this could break the screen.

 

 

Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPAIR MY CHROMEBOOK?

  • The table below lists the various types of damages and the cost for each:
  • Repair or Replacement Fee Amount
    Screen Replacement (Non-touch screen)
    $   60.00
    Screen Replacement (Touch-screen)
    $   80.00
    Keyboard/Touchpad
    $   60.00
    Touchpad
    $   30.00
    Key Replacement (Individual Key)
    $   05.00
    Carrying Case
    $   20.00
    Power Cord
    $   20.00
    Charging Port
    $   20.00
    Headphone Jack (object removal)
    $   20.00
    Headphone Jack
         N/A
    Hinge Replacement
    $   40.00
    Integrated Camera
    $   40.00
    Battery Replacement
    $   50.00
    Bezel Frame Around Screen
    $   50.00
    Bottom Housing
    $   50.00
    Chromebook
    $   325.00

 

Q: CAN STUDENTS BRING THEIR PERSONAL LAPTOPS TO SCHOOL RATHER THAN USING THE DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK?

  • We are currently unable to manage and support non-district owned devices. Our tech team is trained and ready to support students using district Chromebooks.  We are unable to protect students using personal devices, nor are we able to filter the content that students would view using their personal devices. 

 

Q: ARE STUDENTS "PAPER-LESS"? DO THEY DO EVERYTHING ON A CHROMEBOOK? 

  • No. Students still have textbooks and may still be required to complete work on paper. The Chromebook is simply a tool to support their education.