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KHS 1:1 Chromebooks

laptop Kaufman ISD will begin embarking on a 1:1 Chromebook take home program beginning with the start of the 2020-21 school year. Each student at Kaufman High School will receive a Chromebook to be used both at school and at home for the entire school year. At the completion of the school year, students will turn in their Chromebook where they will be cleaned, updated, and checked for necessary repairs. Students will receive the same Chromebook from year to year.

CHROMEBOOK POLICY

*This policy will go into effect immediately*
 
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Kaufman High School
Lost/Damaged Technology
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Kaufman ISD and Kaufman High School are excited that we have the opportunity to provide each student at Kaufman High School with a Chromebook, Chromebook cover, and Chromebook charger beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.  These items will help provide an opportunity for students to have access to a variety of tools and resources that will help them prepare and succeed.
 
In order for the district to be able to continue to provide such supportive resources for our students it is essential that these items are used and treated properly.  This includes students making sure that they are acting responsibly and taking care of the items to keep them in good working condition. The overall condition of these items are the responsibility of the student.
 
For this reason, the following fees will be applied in the event of a broken, lost, or inoperable Chromebook, Chromebook case, or Chromebook charger if the damage is determined to have resulted from improper use or negligence per campus technology personnel.  These fees, while they do not cover the full cost of the items, will help KISD to be able to continue to provide our students with impactful educational devices in the future.
 
If Chromebook damage is determined to be intentional, the full cost of the Chromebook will be charged.
 
Replacement Fees: Intentional Chromebook Damage --------------------------------- $300
Broken/Stolen/Inoperable Chromebook--------------------------------------------------------- $50
Broken/Lost Chromebook Case---------------------------------------------------------------------- $15
Broken/Lost Chromebook Charger------------------------------------------------------------------ $15
 
In addition, students are expected to bring their Chromebooks to school every day with a full charge. Teachers are utilizing Chromebooks in the classroom on a daily basis to help provide instruction and support for our students. If students do not bring their Chromebook to school, or fail to charge their Chromebook prior to arriving at school, disciplinary action could result and include After School Detention (ASD), Saturday School, In School Suspension (ISS), or Out of School Suspension (OSS).
 
Kaufman ISD and Kaufman High School are proud that our students have this incredible opportunity and appreciate your support in this matter.  *This policy will go into effect immediately*
 
Respectfully,

Jeff Roberts
Principal
Kaufman High School
[email protected]
972-932-2811
 
 

STUDENTS

Kaufman ISD students can only log into a school issued Chromebook by using their school issued email and password.
 
 
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Click here for Chromebook Commitment Form

If you are a high school student, please email [email protected]
for additional assistance with your Chromebook.
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Students will receive an 11"  Chromebook that functions as a laptop along with the charger.
Elementary students (grades 3-5) and middle school students will have access to Chromebooks in their classrooms, but the devices will not go home.
A Chromebook is a laptop that runs on the cloud-based Chrome operating system (OS). The Chromebook uses cloud-based storage, web applications and Google Apps for Education. Since Chromebooks operate using Chrome OS, they boot in seconds, unlike computers running a Windows or Mac operating system. Additionally, they are by design not vulnerable to viruses and most malware that impacts other operating systems.
After researching various devices and current District usage, it was determined that a Chromebook would best serve student needs while being the most cost efficient. The Chromebooks the District currently uses have proven to have a long lifespan, while requiring less troubleshooting and maintenance than other computers. The administration of the devices is extremely streamlined, which saves significantly on personnel costs.
 
The Chromebook is a rugged laptop built to withstand everyday school activities. When a student needs additional local storage capacity, the Chromebook has an SD card slot or may use an external USB drive. It is recommended that students save their work in their Kaufman ISD Google Drive where there is unlimited space available.
This is a document you can access that will explain :
 

BASE

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Kaufman ISD has partnered with BASE Education,  a Social-Emotional Learning company, providing web-based prevention and intervention programs to schools. They offer a series of over 100 online modules, designed by mental health professionals, to support students grades 3-5 and 6-12, as well as teachers and staff. Through the BASE portal, students engage in instructional and therapeutic learning to help them understand their behaviors, process their emotions, address barriers, and build on their strengths, develop coping skills, and future goals.
 
BASE modules are used for prevention and intervention support of the following topics: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, Truancy, Engagement, Substance Use and Abuse, LGBTQ, Suicide Prevention, Harm Reduction, Retention, Dropout Recovery and Reduction, Human Trafficking and Exploitative Relationships, Restorative Justice, Digital Literacy and Safety, Bullying and Cyberbullying, and many more.