General Information

Benefits of 1:1

Students and staff have easier access to technology
The ability for students to collaborate more efficiently
Financially smart (~$200 per device)
Online curriculum components
Printing savings
90% of what we run is web-based now versus previously when we needed higher powered machines
State testing works on Chromebooks

Devices used throughout district to provide access

Kindergarten has a combination of Chromebooks and iPads to use in their classrooms
1st grade is 1:1 with iPads
2nd-5th grade are 1:1 via a cart model
6th-12th grade students 1:1 with Chromebooks
All teachers have Windows laptops and para professionals have a Chromebook PreK-12th

Staff Input

90% of our teachers are comfortable or very comfortable with Chromebooks
92% of our teachers are comfortable with the thought of each student having their own Chromebook each day.
100% of our teachers are willing to learn how to teach in a 1:1 environment to begin with the 2017 school year.

What You Need to Know

Insurance policy per device per school enrolled. For students entering 6th grade, it is a one time cost of $60 for grades 6-8 and then a one time cost of $80 for grades 9-12 while entering 9th grade. There will be a cap of $150 per family. This is a similar rate to surrounding districts
Insurance is not required, but recommended
6th-12th grade students will bring home devices daily
Students get a new device as a 6th grader and 9th grader
Used devices will be re-purposed for the Elementary carts and other areas
This 1:1 program is designed to give our students greater access to technology and get them career and college ready while hoping they become more engaged in the learning process.

Parent Input