Devices
Device Requirements
STUDENT OWNED DEVICES – (CHROMEBOOKS, LAPTOPS, TABLETS, ETC.)
Every student will need a device of their own.
Every student in grades 3-12 need to have their own device that they can bring back and forth for the school year. Children in k-2 will have access to a Chromebook in the classroom but will not take it home with them at the end of the day. Students will not be expected to work on their device all day, having opportunities to engage in other ways.
If a student already has their own reliable device that can operate google classroom, they are welcome to use it instead of purchasing a new device. We will support families that do not have, and who do not have a device for their child.
- Families are welcome to send any device (laptop, tablet, or Chromebook) to school with their child if it will allow them to access Google Classroom (this means having Google Chrome installed on the device) and complete their work. Students do not require expensive laptops or tablets to access online learning tools.
- Any student that does not have access to a device will be provided with a loaner Chromebook from their school.
- The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy allows any students to bring their personally owned devices into the schools and connect to the school network via the Wi-Fi. The schools Wi-Fi network has thorough restrictions placed on it to ensure that all students are kept safe while browsing online and are also unable to access websites that the school deems inappropriate for students. This restriction extends to various popular social media websites.
MHPSD will no longer be providing subsidized purchase options for Chromebooks. We have partnered with Memory Lane Computers, please mention that you are a member of our MHPSD family and you will be eligible to receive discounted price options.
Hub Virtual School students will be required to have a Chromebook or laptop with a camera and mic, and reliable internet.
*The school or school division will be be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen devices. The security and storage of these items is the sole responsibility of the owner/user and that notwithstanding confiscation for the purpose of discipline, the division assumes no responsibility for the safety, security, loss, repair, or replacement of such items.