FAQs (English)

  • 1. How will my child's classroom change?

  • 2. How will students be trained to use their Chromebooks?

  • 3. How much will it cost families?

  • 4. What if the Chromebook that is issued to my child becomes damaged, lost or stolen?

  • 5. Will there be an option to purchase insurance to protect against accidental damage, theft, etc?

  • 6. Why is the district no longer offering Optional Insurance?

  • 7. What if we do not have Internet access at home?

  • 8. What if my student forgets their Chromebook at home?

  • 9. If a student misplaces their Chromebook, how will someone know it belongs to them?

  • 10. Will students be able to print from the Chromebook?

  • 11. Why can’t we print from the Chromebook?

  • 12. What are my options if something needs to be printed?

  • 13. Can students bring their own computers to school instead?

  • 14. Can my student take their district-issued Chromebook home?

  • 15. Can my student use the Chromebook for gaming?

  • 16. What is Community Consolidated School District 15 doing to prevent students who are issued a 1:1 Chromebook from accessing inappropriate content on the internet?

  • 17. Will District 15 be able to view my student’s online activity at school and away from school?

  • 18. Can the administration see my child at home by using the camera on the Chromebook?

  • 19. Is the information in Google Apps for Education private? Will Google sell or share information?

  • 20. What email will my student use?

  • 21. What if my student’s Chromebook is not charged when they come to school?

  • 22. Can my student use his personal Google/Gmail account on the Chromebooks?

  • 23. How long will the Chromebook work if the battery is fully charged?

  • 24. Can a student share the Chromebook with friends or family?

  • 25. Can students personalize the Chromebook?

  • 26. Will District 15 staff be able to monitor student activity on the Chromebooks?

  • 27. Why did District 15 choose Chromebook over other devices?

  • 28. Will my child have access to YouTube on his/her Chromebook?

  • 29. Will the students be instructed in typing or using the keyboard?

  • 30. How can I teach my child about Internet Safety at home?

  • 31. What should I do if my Chromebook stops working over the summer?