Taking Care of your Chromebook
Your Dell Chromebook is a durable device.
It is designed specifically for student use that features rubberized edges for shock resistance, a reinforced frame and spill-resistant keyboard. Even with these features, you must take good care of the device. The device is your responsibility.
Put Your Name on Your Chromebook.
All of our devices look the same. Add a small label with your name on the bottom of your Chromebook so you can quickly identify your device. Other than your name, your Chromebook should be free of writing and stickers.
Keep Food & Drinks Away.
Spilling food or drink inside of the device can ruin the device. Keep food and drinks away while your Chromebook is out.
Cleaning Your Chromebook
Your Chromebook will get dirty. Use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Use a microfiber cleaning cloth to clean the screen. Avoid chemical cleaners as they may damage the screen or plastic.
Charging Your Chromebook
Only use the power supply provided with your Chromebook or purchased from your school store to charge your Chromebook. Be sure to charge it in a place where someone is not likely to trip over the cord or cause the device to be pulled to the ground.
It is designed specifically for student use that features rubberized edges for shock resistance, a reinforced frame and spill-resistant keyboard. Even with these features, you must take good care of the device. The device is your responsibility.
Put Your Name on Your Chromebook.
All of our devices look the same. Add a small label with your name on the bottom of your Chromebook so you can quickly identify your device. Other than your name, your Chromebook should be free of writing and stickers.
Keep Food & Drinks Away.
Spilling food or drink inside of the device can ruin the device. Keep food and drinks away while your Chromebook is out.
Cleaning Your Chromebook
Your Chromebook will get dirty. Use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Use a microfiber cleaning cloth to clean the screen. Avoid chemical cleaners as they may damage the screen or plastic.
Charging Your Chromebook
Only use the power supply provided with your Chromebook or purchased from your school store to charge your Chromebook. Be sure to charge it in a place where someone is not likely to trip over the cord or cause the device to be pulled to the ground.
Using Your Chromebook At School
Arrive with Your Chromebook Charged
Part of being ready for class includes having a charged Chromebook. If you forget your chromebook or charger, the Technology department will not provide you with a replacement or loaner. This is your responsibility as a student to always be prepared.
Use Your Chromebook When Appropriate
Your teacher will decide when and how it is appropriate to utilize your Chromebook in class. Do not try to use your chromebooks while walking down hallways or in the lunchrooms.
Be Polite - Use Headphones
Students are expected to use headphones or keep the sound on the Chromebooks muted at all times, as not to disrupt the class.
Safe Internet Browsing
Your Chromebook is configured for safe Internet browsing. We do our best to filter inappropriate content, even when you are not on your school network. Parents should be aware that no filtering system is perfect, and we strongly urge parents to supervise student browsing. Students should also note that you must still follow The District’s Acceptable Use policy no matter where the Chromebook is used.
Part of being ready for class includes having a charged Chromebook. If you forget your chromebook or charger, the Technology department will not provide you with a replacement or loaner. This is your responsibility as a student to always be prepared.
Use Your Chromebook When Appropriate
Your teacher will decide when and how it is appropriate to utilize your Chromebook in class. Do not try to use your chromebooks while walking down hallways or in the lunchrooms.
Be Polite - Use Headphones
Students are expected to use headphones or keep the sound on the Chromebooks muted at all times, as not to disrupt the class.
Safe Internet Browsing
Your Chromebook is configured for safe Internet browsing. We do our best to filter inappropriate content, even when you are not on your school network. Parents should be aware that no filtering system is perfect, and we strongly urge parents to supervise student browsing. Students should also note that you must still follow The District’s Acceptable Use policy no matter where the Chromebook is used.
If Your Chromebook Breaks
If your Chromebook is damaged or is not functioning properly, please:
1. Notify your teachers.
2. Bring your Chromebook to the Technology Office for an assessment.
3. If your Chromebook needs to be sent for repairs, you will be notified should there be any charges.
1. Notify your teachers.
2. Bring your Chromebook to the Technology Office for an assessment.
3. If your Chromebook needs to be sent for repairs, you will be notified should there be any charges.
If Your Chromebook is Lost or Stolen
You are responsible for the security and care of your Chromebook. You will be responsible to replace the chromebook should it be lost or stolen. $250 for a lost/stolen Chromebook and $45.00 for a lost/stolen power adapter. Money must be paid to the main office. Checks made out to the Elmwood Park B.O.E.
Lost/Stolen Device Procedure:
1. For a stolen Chromebook, contact your local law enforcement agency and have a police report generated.
2. Report the missing device to your Vice Principal, and the Technology Department.
3. Your will be issued a fine for the replacement of the missing device. Once the device is found or payed for, the fine will be removed.
Lost/Stolen Device Procedure:
1. For a stolen Chromebook, contact your local law enforcement agency and have a police report generated.
2. Report the missing device to your Vice Principal, and the Technology Department.
3. Your will be issued a fine for the replacement of the missing device. Once the device is found or payed for, the fine will be removed.