Technology Chromebook 1:1 FAQ's

• What does 1:1 mean?

  • The 1:1 (one to one) initiative provides each student with access to a district owned computer, for in school and at home use for all educational purposes.

• Why is the district pursuing a 1:1 environment for our students?

  • CASD believes that it is important to move toward having technology integrated into the teaching and learning environment to develop 21st Century Skills for all of our students. The grant opportunity allows us to begin that integration.

• What will my child receive?

  • Each student will (K-12) receive an Chromebook. CASH Students will receive the previously owned Chromebook. This will be changing in the 24-25 school year for K-5 students. As their journey at the district will end in coordination with the licensing on the Chromebooks. High school students are expected to have them every day at school and follow the expectations further outlined in the student handbook.

• Can students take the devices home?

  • All students K-12 have the option to take the devices home.

• Will students have the option to leave them at school?

  • Elementary students will be given the option to leave their devices at school in the classroom rather than taking them home at night. For the elementary level, there will be charging stations in the homerooms. Please contact your child's teacher directly to request an elementary students device be stored at school.

    For secondary level students, the devices will be the responsibility of the student for safekeeping and charging each night. It is recommended that the device be taken home. Safe/secure storage/charging in each building is being reviewed (to be determined by need) for students whose parents request devices to stay at school. Please contact your child's principal to request your secondary students device be stored at school.

• Which building do I pay if I have students in different buildings? 

  • Parents/guardians can send the payment for their children to one building. It can be sent with the oldest child to the school he or she attends.

• Are families permitted to opt out? 

  • Parents/legal guardians do have a choice to opt out of allowing their students to bring home their device. However, students are all assigned a device for use in school. The students will still be responsible for the care of their computers in school (much like a textbook).

• Is there anything not covered by the insurance?  

  • The following examples are not covered in the insurance policy; however, it may not be limited to these examples. Corrosion & Rust, Cosmetic Damage, Electrical Breakdown, Intentional Acts, Mechanical Breakdown, Theft from Unlocked Vehicle, Mysterious Disappearance/Loss, Wear & Tear. All claims must be reported within 60 days of the damage or theft. All theft claims must have a police report filed within 5 days of the theft and must include the serial number on the report.

•  What is full price of a Chromebook replacement?   

  • The declared value at the time of insurance premium calculations is $240-325 per unit. Full replacement cost of the device is determined by the cost to the District to purchase its replacement.

• Is there an option to purchase to Chromebook?  

  • The option to purchase the Chromebooks does not currently exist. This option may be discussed in the future

• Have the teachers been trained on how to incorporate the use of these devices in the classroom/curriculum?

  • Teachers received training and will have ongoing training. Some teachers have had technology incorporated in the classroom for years and are excited to extend to home access as well. Teachers, who are more comfortable and experienced, will help to train other teachers. Our goal is to have this type of excitement and integration in all classrooms.

• What happens if my students need to get their laptop fixed or replaced?

  • The district will swap out the device to a student if his or her Chromebook needs to be repaired. This will likely be an older model we have available in inventory.

• Is there filtering if I use my device on my home wifi?

  • The ChromeBooks have filtering software on the device, installed by the district.

Student & Parent/Guardian 1:1 Handbook

Please familiarize yourself and your CASD Learner with the Chromebook Handbook. An online version is available using the link below.

Student & Parent/Guardian 1:1 Handbook

To Complete the 1:1 Handbook electronically, please utilize this link.

Estudiante & Padre/Guardián 1:1 Manual

Por favor, familiarízate a ti mismo y a tu estudiante CASD con el Manual de Chromebook. Una versión en línea está disponible utilizando el siguiente enlace.

Estudiante & Padre/Guardián 1:1 Manual