Important Information Regarding Student Chromebooks

All students will be responsbile for bringing their MCPS Chromebooks to and from school. Elementary students may not use non-MCPS computers at school.

Students should only use their assigned Chromebooks. Siblings should not share or switch Chromebooks.

Every student has received a padded carrying case for transporting their Chromebook to and from school. Please use this case. Contact Mrs. McCaffrey if you need a case.

MCPS Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy

Key Terms

This Chromebook is the property of Montgomery County Public Schools.

For MCPS educational use only. All actions are subject to MCPS review and may be monitored, logged, and archived. All users are required to follow MCPS Regulation IGT-RA, User Responsibilities for Computer Systems and Network Security. MCPS retains the sole right of possession of this device.

User Responsibilities

Students:

  • Must treat the device with care and never handle it inappropriately or in such a way that could cause possible damage or loss. If such damage or loss occurs, students and/or their families will be financially responsible for damages or replacement  to their Chromebook.
  • Must never leave their Chromebook in an unsecured location.
  • May not remove or interfere with the serial number and other identification of the Chromebook.
  • May not attempt to remove or change the physical structure of the Chromebook, including keys, trackpads, the screen cover, or plastic casing.
  • May not attempt to install or run any operating system or extensions on the Chromebook other than MCPS-approved extensions.
  • May not deface Chromebooks with writing, carvings, stickers, etc. 

Chromebook Obligations - Repair Costs