Yes, you will keep the same Chromebook for three years unless you are a Junior or Senior next year. Seniors will keep their Chromebooks for one year and then turn them in upon graduation and Juniors will keep their Chromebooks until graduation as well. (2 years).
No. If anything is wrong with your Chromebook please bring it to the designated repair desk in your school. We have replacement parts as well as specific knowledge of the device.
Please report any lost or stolen devices to your building principal.
If your chromebook is not working properly, please bring it to the Library Media Center and the PHS student help desk will try to help and diagnose the issue. If they cannot fix it quickly, you will be issued a loaner.
You are expected to come to school with your Chromebook fully charged every day. The chromebooks have an 8-10 hour battery charge that should last through the day.
Yes. Treat your Chromebook like any other tool or supply you need for classes.
Yes, but the stickers you apply must be removable. We will have stickers available for examples on the distribution day.
There will be a $14.00 device fee for grades 8-12 that will cover all accidental damage (unlimited times). The price will be $20.00 for students in grades 6 and 7. In the first year of ownership, the device will also be covered against all defects. If your Chromebook is damaged, we will issue you a loaner until your replacement arrives. This cost is a yearly cost.
We want to make technology accessible to students so that learning can occur anytime and anywhere. Technology helps to promote collaboration, communication critical thinking and problem solving and creativity. (The 4 C’s) We also want to increase opportunities for global collaboration.
Yes. When travelling between classes your chromebook must be protected and carried in the protective case. The case was designed to be slim and to fit inside student backpacks.
The Chromebook will come with a carrying bag and a charger.
We will still have the CAD lab and the Phototech lab for specialized courses where students learn to use Solidworks, Java, or Adobe products. These labs are a necessary resource for our students who specialize in specific path or want the opportunity to learn industry software.
Students will receive their Chromebooks during the first week of school.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 8:30AM
There will be a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, January 30.
