West Field High students are issued a Chromebook for their use in the classroom and at home. This provides increased educational possibilities for our students and teachers.

As we prepare students to succeed in the 21st century, we know they need to be:

• digitally literate

• inventive thinkers, problem-solvers, creative decision-makers

• clear and effective communicators and collaborators

• self-motivated and engaged learners

• connected to the world around them and positive contributors to their communities

Students may continue to use whatever device they choose at home; however, no personal devices can be used at school, or connected to the school Wi-Fi. Chromebooks should be charged each night and ready for classes each day.

District-assigned Chromebooks will have three advantages over personal devices: apps and programs purchased for WSD students, tech support, and filtering.

The district works diligently to ensure that each student has a safe learning environment while using the internet. Regardless of its location, each Chromebook is configured to connect to the district's web filtering system prior to accessing the Internet. Our web filtering is updated on a regular basis in order to ensure your student has maximum protection while online.

Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook which they have been issued by the school.

Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the Chromebook Specialist's office for assessment. If a loaner is needed, one will be issued to the student until their device can be repaired or replaced.

As with all school-issued property including textbooks, students or parents will be charged for damage that is a result of misuse, accidents, or abusive handling. Please pay any Chromebook related fines through PowerSchool. All students are required to take their Chromebook home each night for charging. Chromebooks must be fully charged and brought to school each day.

Students are responsible for the treatment, security, and care of their Chromebook.

Chromebooks and/or passwords should never be loaned or given to another student under any circumstance, as per the AUP policy.