VHHS Digital Learning Strategy - Chromebook Distribution

The CHSD 128 Board of Education has supported digital learning and technology in classrooms at every turn. The past five years has seen the educators in D128 move to Google Apps for Education which they have been using in labs and Chromebooks on carts. The demand for these carts and the creativity demonstrated by teachers incorporating technology in lessons has increased significantly over those five years. The organic growth toward digital components in the curriculum led to conversations about the next steps.

After careful consideration, research, and a pilot program the Board of Education has furthered its support of Digital Learning in the District through what is traditionally called 1:1. Each student at Vernon Hills High School will be issued a Lenovo Yoga 11e Chromebook this August. Students will be expected to have their Chromebooks with them (charged!) on a daily basis this school year. To support the initiative, the Board of Education approved an annual Technology Fee of $50 per student. This fee not only leases the device for the year it also contributes to supports built around the Digital Learning Strategy. At the end of four years, after students have paid $200 in Technology Fees, the Chromebook is theirs to keep and use beyond high school. In addition, students will be allowed to keep and use the Chromebooks over the summers.

So, now we have to get the Chromebooks into the students hands. Ideally all VHHS students will come to school on Wednesday, August 19th having already received their Chromebook. Distribution will take place Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th. Students will be picking up packets including their student IDs and class schedules at the same time. We will be using the following schedule for distribution in the VHHS foyer.

• Last Names A-E pick up is Wednesday, August 5th 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• Last Names F-K pick up is Wednesday, August 5th 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• Last Names L-R pick up is Thursday, August 6th 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• Last Names S-Z pick up is Thursday, August 6th 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  

VHHS offices will be open regular hours August 10-14 for late packet and Chromebook pick up if you're unable to make it during your designated time slot. We are very excited about this additional learning tool being in the hands of all of our students. Please help us achieve our goal of having a Chromebook in every student's hands on day one of school.

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