This
fall, Bedford High School implemented a 1-to-1 Chromebook program for all
Freshman and Sophomore students. Already, we have found that access to a
device at anytime/anywhere during the school day helps improve teaching
and learning.
Now
that the program is launched, we believe upper classmen will benefit from
having a Chromebook device in school as well. As a result, we have
decided to allow Juniors and Seniors to bring a Chromebook device to school
starting January 4th.
Families
can either purchase a Chromebook device through the district (no higher than $177) or provide their
own. With either option, the device must be enrolled into our Chromebook
management system so that it can be activated on our wireless network.
This allows us to manage our school-provided Google accounts to push down
content to students.
It
is important that families understand that not all juniors and seniors are
required to have a Chromebook. As a result, we do not have the same
expectation that chromebooks will be integrated into instruction for
juniors/senior classes as do have for freshman/sophomore classes. It will be up
to each teacher to decide if and how the devices can be used in class.
Please
visit our 1-to-1 Chromebook Program website for information about the
program (BHS Chromebook 1-to-1 Website).
If
you would like your Junior or Senior student to be able to bring a Chromebook
device to school, please submit this form no later than November
13th. After November 13th, we will confirm your selection
and provide the final discounted price for those opting to purchase a device
through the district. Families will also have the option to purchase accidental
breakage/theft insurance for devices purchased through the district.
For
current specifications of the device that the district would purchase on your
behalf, click here.
Thank
you.