Chromebooks 101

The care and keeping of your Chromebook

2020- 2021

Identification of Chromebook

• Chromebooks will have a barcode and serial number for identification.
• Chromebooks will also have a label with student name and grade.
• Each charger will have a barcode and name label
• Once the student logs on the first time, the Chromebook will be assigned to that student.
• Students are not to pick at or remove labels from the device or charger.
• Chromebooks must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not the property of GCS.

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Tracking of Chromebooks

EacEh Chromebook is installed with a device that can track the location of the Chromebook even if the device is not powered on with battery charge. This implanted tracking system is managed by a company that is responsible for tracking lost or stolen Chromebooks and retrieving them to the school.

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Each Chromebook is installed with a device that can track the location of the Chromebook even if the device is not powered on with battery charge.

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This implemented tracking system is managed by a company that is responsible for tracking lost or stolen Chromebooks and retrieving them to the school.

Student Responsibilities

• Students are responsible for the care and keeping of his/her Chromebook.
• Students will take any malfunctioning or damaged Chromebook to the nearest Career Center for repair. A loaner will be made available.
• Report any stolen Chromebooks to your administrator.
• USB ports may not be used to charge personal electronic devices.

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Warranty Information

GCSD Lenovo Chromebooks come with a blue case. The Chromebook warranty will be voided if the case is taken off for any reason. Please do not take off the case.

Student Responsibilities

• Students will abide by the district’s Acceptable Use Policy.
• Students will contact a teacher or administrator about any security issue they encounter.
• Students will never give their login or password information to another student.
• Students will never give personal information (address, phone number, birthdate) to anyone online.
• Students will not access their personal account(s) (iTunes, Facebook, etc.) on their school device.
• Students will never leave their Chromebook unattended.

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Student Responsibilities

• Students are ultimately responsible for all actions taken on their Chromebook both at school and outside of school.
• Students will shut down and secure their Chromebook after use to protect their work and information.
• Students will report email containing inappropriate or abusive language or questionable subject matter to a teacher or administrator at school.

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Student Responsibilities

• Students will return their Chromebook to the issuing school on the date they withdraw from school or transfer to another school.
• Students will only download/install authorized applications, games, or software that is allowed by the school.
• Students will not download or send any inappropriate material. When in doubt, ask the teacher before downloading or sending.
• Students will not cyber bully.
• Students will follow the directions of their teacher for when, how, and for what purpose to use their Chromebook.

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Privacy Expectations

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Students should not have an expectation of privacy in the use of the District's email, systems, or equipment. The District may, for a legitimate reason, perform the following:

1. Obtain emails sent or received on District email.
2. Monitor an individual's use on the District's systems.
3. Confiscate and/or search District-owned software or equipment.

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General Care

• The Chromebook is school property. All students must follow the Greenville County’s Acceptable Use Policy.
• Keep food and liquids away from your Chromebook.
• Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen (no cleansers).
• Always have clean hands when using your Chromebook.
• Carry your Chromebook with both hands and the lid closed.

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General Care

• Avoid placing heavy materials such as books on top of the Chromebook as it could cause the device to break. Stack no more than 7 Chromebooks on top of one another.
• Do not leave your Chromebook on the floor or any unstable surface. Place it on a flat, clean surface.
• Do not leave your Chromebook in a car. The temperature swings found in a car’s interior can damage a Chromebook, and it is an inviting target for theft.

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