Suffield began the 1:1 digital learning environment at Suffield High School in 2014 and at Suffield Middle School in 2015. Students are issued a district Chromebook that will be used throughout their tenure at Suffield Public Schools.
The district provided Chromebook is the property of Suffield Public Schools. Students will be permitted to use the Chromebook outside of school and are required to adhere to the policies governing the use of technology. Responsible Use Policy - PDF
This digital learning environment prepares students for the challenges of college and careers which requires the creation of dynamic learning environments that support creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Each member of the faculty will determine how they will incorporate Chromebooks and Google G Suite into their curriculum.
Chromebook and iPad Care / Repair
It is expected that district devices (iPads/Chromebooks) are kept in a case when not in use and that students only use their device when seated at a table or desk. This alone prevents numerous incidents. In addition, students often like to decorate their devices with stickers but that can be a challenge to remove and can often damage the casing. We ask that you take time to frequently inspect your student’s district issued device to ensure that there is no damage and that it is in working order.
Each year the district offers insurance that covers accidental damage (click here for current insurance form). This insurance is limited to one screen repair per year, and does not include external cracks, missing keys etc that were caused from the device not being kept in the case. If the device is found not in its case, this does void the district's insurance coverage.
Some common fees are as follows:
- Sticker removal - We recommend not putting stickers on district owned devices - $10 (however if the stickers cause external damage and are not removable, the cost would be full replacement cost listed below)
- Internal / External Parts removal: This includes ANY and all internal or external operating parts of the Chromebook. Removal of parts will result in a full replacement of the device.
- Charger replacement - $32 (first one covered by insurance)
- Battery - $50 (first one covered by insurance)
- Screen Replacement - $30 (first one covered by insurance)
- Full Keyboard Replacement - $60 (first one covered by insurance)
- Camera - $35 (first one covered by insurance)
- Full Chromebook Replacement due to External Cracks and Damage: $225.00
iPad Fees:
- Sticker removal - We recommend not putting stickers on district owned devices - $10 (however if the stickers cause external damage and are not removable, the cost would be full replacement cost listed below)
- Screen replacement - $150.00
- Full iPad replacement due to external cracks or damage - $325
Computer Damage / Loss Cooperative Program letters for the upcoming school year are sent by early August. All payments are due by the first day of school.
