Chromebooks

​As part of the eSMART initiative, all high school students in the Walton County School District will receive Chromebooks to use in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year. 
 
Walton County School District offers a $10 per year student usage and protection plan for the eSMART initiative. This fee can be paid online at www.mypaymentsplus.com starting in July 2021.
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Chromebook Quick Facts​
  • Chromebooks seamlessly integrate with the G Suite platform (formally known as Google Apps for Education).  This suite of productivity and collaboration tools includes Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, Forms, etc.
  • Send mail, edit photos, create documents — do all of these activities in the browser, thanks to thousands of apps on the web. There’s no complicated software to install.
  • Everything -- your apps, documents, settings -- are all stored safely in the Cloud and not on the device.  Student work can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.
  • All students will be issued a WCSD Chromebook.  There is no option this year for bringing your own device.
  • ​Chromebooks will be collected at the end of the school year or when students withdraw.  Upon return of the Chromebooks, students are expected to pay for all damages or losses.​
  • There are no school issued cases for the devices this year.  We suggest purchasing a protective case or sleeve for the Chromebook.
  • Parents/guardians can purchase a usage and protection plan which allows students to take home the Chromebook and reduces the cost of any repairs.​​
Usage and Protection Plan
  • The Student Usage and Protection Plan (UPP) cost this year is $10.00.
  • Students/guardians are encouraged to pay through www.mypaymentsplus.com.
  • Once the payment has been made, please print the receipt and bring it to your advisor.
  • If the UPP is not paid, students cannot take home a Chromebook.  They will be able to borrow one from the Media Center during the school day.
  • Students who do NOT pay for the protection plan will be responsible for the FULL COST of the Chromebook repair or replacement.
  • Severity of damage and necessity of repair are ultimately determined by the media specialists.