Student Technology

• No. Consider the Chromebook as a required class material, like a textbook. We do not expect teachers to know how to troubleshoot other devices (Macbooks, PCs, etc), and school sites and instructors are not responsible if a private device gets damaged or lost.
• Textbooks are online, and we are moving towards more online textbooks in future years. So all students must check out a Chromebook. 
• Students are NOT required to bring their Chromebooks home. If they have a computer at home or other ways to access any online homework, they can do that however they choose. They do need to be responsible for keeping the Chromebook charged and secured for school use.  

Yes. Teachers are using the same classroom management/consequences as with other materials. If students disrupt and/or distract while using a Chromebook, teachers can take away a Chromebook. Confiscated Chromebooks should be turned into the office with documentation of the issue.

AUSD issued Chromebooks and Google accounts are to be used for academic purposes. We use filtering and management software on these devices/accounts to deter students from accessing inappropriate content including pornography, drug-related information, opportunities for academic dishonesty, and sites that can cause computer viruses when contacted. They also help teachers maintain student focus on appropriate tasks during class. 

If you believe something is being blocked that should not be please discuss it with your teacher(s).