1:1 Chromebook Program

It is imperative that your child have a Chromebook to use at all times. To make sure we meet that goal, Lake Stevens School District provides Chromebook Protection Plan to help defray the costs associated with maintaining and repairing student Chromebooks. We provide a reduced rate for families who need assistance. You can learn more in the Chromebook User Agreement & Protection Plan below.

User Agreement & Protection Plan

Chromebook User Agreement & Protection Plan - English (Google Doc)
Chromebook User Agreement & Protection Plan - Spanish (Google Doc)
Parent & Student Technology Handbook (Google Doc)

Before your child is allowed to take possession of his/her Chromebook, the Chromebook User Agreement & Protection Plan must be signed and returned. You agree to two things when you sign the form:

First you are agreeing to the terms of what the protection plan will cover.
Secondly, we ask parent AND child to sign the Responsible Use section indicating you have read and agree to abide by the conditions set forth in the Parent & Student Technology Handbook.

Note: If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, a spot is provided for you to sign to give permission for district personnel to verify that you do qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is participation in the 1:1 program required?

Yes. Technology is an essential part of our instructional program.

Our district has intentionally built curriculum, assessment, and learning systems around digital tools to ensure students are prepared for college, careers, and a rapidly evolving world. Teachers use online assessments, interactive curriculum, and collaborative cloud-based tools daily. To fully participate, every student must have consistent access to a Chromebook.

Providing a district device ensures:

Equitable access for all students
Seamless collaboration and timely completion of assignments
Access to accessibility tools that support diverse learning needs
Reliable, consistent technology for classroom and state testing

Technology is no longer optional in modern education. Ensuring every student participates allows us to deliver a future-ready learning experience for all.

Why can’t students use their own Chromebook?

District-issued Chromebooks are managed to ensure:

Secure, high-priority access to our district WiFi network
Appropriate content filtering by grade level
Quick installation of required apps and extensions
Compliance with state testing requirements
Immediate device replacement if repairs are needed

Personal devices cannot provide this level of security, consistency, or instructional support. Our goal is to minimize downtime and maximize learning time.

What if we don’t have internet access at home?

Internet access is helpful but not required for many Chromebook functions. Google apps and several tools work offline.

For families needing connectivity support, we provide information about low-cost internet programs and community WiFi resources. Schools can also work with families to develop individualized solutions.

Our commitment is that lack of internet access should not limit a student’s opportunity to learn.

How does technology support learning?

Technology removes barriers and expands opportunity. Students can:

Use built-in tools for text-to-speech, translation, voice typing, and reading support
Receive immediate feedback from teachers through digital assessments
Collaborate in real time with classmates
Create videos, blogs, infographics, maps, and other multimedia projects
Connect with experts and explore the world virtually

Students move from passive consumers of information to active creators and problem-solvers — a critical skill for future careers.

How does technology keep learning current and relevant?

What if I’m concerned about responsibility or damage?

Do students taking off-campus classes receive a Chromebook?

Content Filtering

Lake Stevens School District makes the safety of each student a top priority. We have several systems and tools in place to ensure that our students can access as much of the valuable information on the Internet and as little of the inappropriate content as technically and humanly possible.

ContentKeeper

We manage all district owned Chromebooks using Google's management console. This helps us configure each one to run through our content filtering system (ContentKeeper) regardless of time or place. The filtering works the same whether the student is at school or at the coffee shop on Saturday afternoon. This means that there will be many sites your child won't be able to use on their Chromebook, but they will be able to access all the sites and content they need to complete homework for class. Lake Stevens School District complies with all CIPA and COPPA regulations.

It is important to know that the internet changes rapidly and no technical solution will ever be 100 percent perfect. That's why we have adopted a digital citizenship curriculum in grades K-12 where our students are taught how to work safely on the Internet using ethical and responsible behavior. We've provided many tips and ideas to help parents supervise student's time on technology at home in our Parent & Student Technology Handbook. Working as partners we can provide all students with the knowledge they need to be good digital citizens.

Response to Inappropriate Use

What happens if your child goes to an inappropriate site? We'll treat this as a discipline issue just as we do other infractions students commit each day. Discipline will be progressively administered, and opportunities for learning will be included at each level.

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