1 to 1 Device Program
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is excited to offer students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to obtain a district supported Chromebook device for this school year and beyond. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools offers students the ability to bring their own device on a daily basis, or check out a district Chromebook. Students will have two choices; Bring your own device from home or sign up for a district-issued Chromebook.
WLCSD Chromebook Handbook
Walled Lake Consolidated School District students in Grades 6 through 12 access instructional materials on electronic devices. Students are expected to bring a fully charged computing device to school each day. For the best learning experience that provides access to all resources, the Information Technology Department recommends the use of Chromebooks.
To support this learning need, families may choose to participate in the District provided Chromebook program. The program provides students with a Chromebook, case, and charger for use at school and home. Advantages of participating in the program include:
- Enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity in District
- Increased support from District IT staff
- Streamlined device repair
To participate in the program, families must complete a Chromebook Device Agreement and pay a $50.00 deposit. Additionally, families may purchase, annually, a technology protection plan.
Please note, District provided devices remain property of Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Use of the devices must be in accordance with the District’s Student Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy. Families are responsible for the care and appropriate use of devices. Families are also responsible for repairs, other than those covered by the device’s warranty.
Successful Chromebook Learning Experience
For a successful Chromebook learning experience, follow these guidelines:
- Charge the device fully every night.
- Bring the device to school every day.
- Printing is not available, students needing printing capabilities should contact their teacher.
- Keep your work in Google Drive, this will prevent loss of school projects.
- Personalize the device by adding music and photo files, do not put stickers on the device.
- Shut down and restart the device regularly so that Chrome OS automatically updates.
- Access approved software through the Chrome Web Store.
Chromebook Identification
Chromebooks are asset tagged and labeled. Chromebooks can be identified in the following ways:
- Serial number
- Asset tag
Destroying labels is prohibited. Doing so will void the deposit refund. Additionally, the device will not be eligible for service under a Technology Protection Plan.
Chromebook Care
Students are responsible for the general care of the provided device. General precautions that can help keep the device safe include:
- Be careful when inserting and removing cords and cables into ports
- Close the Chromebook prior to carrying it.
- Preserve battery life by shutting down the device when not in use.
- Use care when placing in a backpack or locker.
- Prevent exposure to extreme temperature and direct sunlight.
- Seal water bottles and lunch containers when placing them in your backpack.
Chromebook screens are sensitive to pressure. To prevent breakage, a padded carrying case is provided. If a screen needs to be cleaned, wipe gently with a dry microfiber cloth.
Chromebook Technical Support
Students in need of assistance should fill out a tech support form posted on the school website, accessible on Classlink, and linked below. Our team can help with:
- Password resets
- Account support
- Assistance with online programs
- System updates
- Restoration to factory default
- Coordination of offsite repair for physical damage
After filling out the form, the student should check his/her school Gmail for a response.
Repairing a Chromebook
After the online technical support form has been completed, if our team determines the Chromebook is in need of repair, it should be dropped off at the school’s main office.
A loaner Chromebook will be issued for use during the school day until the device is returned. If the cause of the repair is malicious or intentional, the school may refuse to provide a temporary device.
Repaired Chromebooks will be reset to factory default. Students should keep their data synced to Google Drive to ensure that class projects are not lost. The technical support team is unable to restore data saved to the device.
Families participating in the Technology Protection Plan are responsible for the cost of the deductible. Families who do not purchase the yearly Technology Protection Plan, will be responsible for the cost of the repair. If the repair is due to hardware failure, the District will repair the device at no cost.
Chromebook Repair Costs
Repair and replacement of Chromebooks or accessories are the family’s responsibility and must be paid to the district at the time the repair is completed.
The current repair and replacement costs are:
- Keyboard, $50
- Screen, $35
- Casing, $25 top casing, $25 bottom casing/$50 both
- Carrying case, $60
- Charger, $30
- System board, $120
- Touchpad, $25
- Bezel, $20
- Hinge cover, $20
- Hinge set, $10
- Camera, $20
- Chromebook, $230
If a family does not pay fees associated with the Chromebook, the student may become ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities, including athletics, until the account is reconciled.
Technology Protection PlanÂ
Families may purchase an optional Technology Protection Plan for District provided devices. The Technology Protection Plan is an insurance policy that covers accidental damage.
The Technology Protection Plan is $20. This nonrefundable purchase is in effect from July 1 to June 30. Families may renew their participation in the Technology Protection Plan every spring for continued coverage into the next school year.
The Technology Protection Plan does not cover:
- Loss or theft of the device and or its accessories, including the charger or carrying case
- Battery replacement
- Intentional damage caused by misuse or abuse
- Cosmetic damage
- Damage caused by fire, flood, or natural disaster
Deductibles associated with the program are:
- 1st repair, no charge
- 2nd repair, $20
- 3rd repair, $40
After the third repair, a meeting between the family and the principal will take place to create a plan for safer use of the device and subsequent repair costs.
Return
Students will retain their devices throughout their secondary experience with the District. Devices will be collected in May from graduating seniors.
Students that exit the District prior to graduation must return the Chromebook and accessories. Students that transfer to VLAC or Grad Alliance must also return their Chromebook and accessories as these programs will provide the digital tools needed to participate in those programs.
If a Chromebook is lost, stolen, or not returned to the District, it is the family’s responsibility to pay the cost of replacement.
Chromebook Device Agreement
*Please note - You must complete the Chromebook Device Agreement above.
How To Pay Fees
- Log into your Efunds account
- Select “Optional Fees” from the menu on the left.
- Scroll through the payment items to select the appropriate expense (Chromebook Deposit, Chromebook Insurance).
- Add the payment item to your cart.
- Proceed to Checkout.
*Please note - A deposit is only due your first year in the program. If you paid to renew the technology protection plan in the spring to retain summer coverage, you do not need to pay again in the fall.
*Please Note – The service fee for payments made by “direct debit” (online check) is $1.25 no matter the dollar amount in your cart. This is the most cost-effective way to make online payments through Efunds. To use this option, you will have to provide the routing and transit number of your financial institution along with your account number. Payments by credit card/debit card are $2.85 per $100 increment in your cart. IE – A cart total between $.01 and $100 = $2.85 service fee, $100.01 to $200 is $5.70 ($2.85 X 2), etc.
**If you need assistance with Efunds, please feel free to reach our Accounting Secretary, Sheryl Petruno, and she will be happy to assist. Contact Sheryl Petruno by email or phone at (248) 956-2044.