Chromebooks at School

A Google Chromebook and a Chromebook Charger.

$240 for the Google Chromebook and $35 for the Chromebook charger according to the Student Device Loan form.

You can order a replacement yourself or pay $35 fee. We do not keep extras at the school for immediate replacements, so ordering it yourself would be the most efficient way to replace it. Please see the Media Center staff if you need to order a replacement charger.  

A padded carrying case (sized for an 11.5-12 inch laptop) with handles or a strap would be a good option. Each chromebook will have a label on the top for student name identification, and a district barcode label on the bottom. Neither of those should be removed. Any other stickers or labels students wish to add must be completely removable.

Absolutely not. Teachers will be using the chromebooks with students when appropriate for lessons and to complete work.

What is Schoology? This is the learning management system where teachers post homework, link documents and allow for online submissions of some assignments. This is NOT where students' actual grades are kept.  

What is Aspen? This is the student information database where grades are posted. Parents have access to a family account, where they can see all of their secondary students' posted grades and information. Students have access to their own personal account, where they only see their own grades.  

For more information about Schoology and Aspen, students can refer to the GPS Student Portals page or contact the EMS Media Center.

Parents can refer to the GPS Parent Portals page for more information about Schoology and Aspen.  Email the Parent Portal Helpdesk (parent_portal@greenwich.k12.ct.us) if you have difficulty logging into either Schoology or Aspen.  

Please:

1. Complete the Student Device Loan form and indicate whether you are willing to have your student bring his/her chromebook home for use.

2. Provide a consistent, safe place where your student can charge his or her chromebook each night, and ensure that your student comes to school with his or her chromebook.

3. Reinforce appropriate use of the device. The chromebook should be considered a "work laptop." It is not for gaming or other activities which are not school-related. All activity on the chromebooks goes through an online filtering service provided by the district, and may be monitored at any time. Filters are not perfect, however, and thus we recommend adult supervision at home.

Directions for using a wireless printer with the chromebook

Mr. Walsh's Video Tutorial For Parents: Schoology and Aspen

Logging on for the first time: Aspen

Logging on for the first time: Schoology

Using Aspen and Schoology

How to Toggle Between Your Children in Schoology