1:1 Chromebook Initiative

A Chromebook is a personal computer running the Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are designed to primarily be used while connected to the Internet and support applications that reside on the Web, rather than traditional applications that reside on the machine itself.

Chromebooks are provided just prior to the first day of school. Families may stop by and pick them up at this time, or can pick one up on the first day of classes. 

The intent for our 1:1 initiative is to provide a common experience for all students. Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, all incoming 9th grade students will be issued a Chromebook for use during their 9th and 10th grade years.  While it is not prohibited for students in the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 to bring their own device, we do not provide support for personal devices. Our staff designs instruction with the assumption that all students will be using a Chromebook to complete assignments.

Yes! However, students must have a signed Chromebook agreement on file which is done during registration. Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebook to school, fully charged, each day. While not required, we recommend transporting your Chromebook in a padded sleeve or protective pouch in your backpack.

Update! In 2018, the Chromebook agreement went digital! Students sign their agreement and AUP via email.

Students are responsible for all damage to their Chromebook. If your Chromebook becomes damaged, it should be returned to the helpdesk for repair. In most cases, repairs can be completed on the same day. If not, a loaner will be provided in the interim. We provide an insurance for students that covers a broken screen or a missing charger (or the monetary equivalent) once in the lifetime of the device. All other charges for repair will be recorded in Powerschool as fees. In the event of a lethal damage to the Chromebook, we will charge the student a replacement fee less any parts that can be reused. The charge to replace a Chromebook ranges from $100-$250.

Beginning in the 2017-2018 year, all students will receive district insurance for some damage. Each device will receive either a screen replacement or a charger replacement at no cost to the student. Beyond these two situations, any damage not covered by the factory warranty will be charged to students. For Chromebooks that sustain damage beyond what can be repaired, the maximum cost of a replacement device will be charged ($250). Fees are listed in the PowerSchool Portal and must be paid by the end of the school year.

All Hanover HS student activity on Chromebooks is monitored through GoGuardian. Student usage reports are available by request of the Tech Coordinator by emailing helpdesk@hanovernorwichschools.org.

Your Chromebook is considered to be a tool for learning. If you forget it, like homework, you will miss out on important classroom opportunities. We provide loaner devices if you forget your Chromebook which can be checked out for the day only in the upper lab.

The tech department maintains common charging stations in the Upper Lab and the Library for Chromebooks, phones, and laptops. While you are welcome to use these at any time, we do not recommend leaving your device unsupervised.

As per our policy, we do not lend charging cables.

The first place to look is the Upper Lab. Most people return missing devices to the helpdesk if they are found. We also recommend checking classrooms and the lost and found by the Cafe. In some cases, GoGuardian can be used to locate a device or report where it was last used.

Please refer to this link for instructions on how to work on your docs while not connected to the Internet.