Dear North Smithfield Parents,
We are pleased to announce that we will be issuing Chromebooks to all of our students from grades 3 and up. This is an important step for North Smithfield Schools to expand our resources for instruction and create an environment for an expanded curriculum supporting learning anytime and anywhere.
Students will be able to take the Chromebook between home and school. We will provide a sleeve as an additional protective measure carrying the Chromebook or storing in a backpack along with an AC adapter to charge the Chromebook overnight. We are arranging for very low-cost insurance families can purchase to protect against device loss, theft, damage, and repair. We will also extend Internet filtering from school to the home on all district-managed Chromebooks.
Again we are excited by the additional resources and instructional possibilities of this program. We will be posting additional information and if you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions please contact our Technology Director, Adam Stanley.
Chromebook Policy Documents
Optional Insurance Information
The North Smithfield Public Schools, has partnered with the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust and Worth Ave. Group to offer optional insurance to protect the Chromebooks used by the school's students, teachers and staff. By working through the the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust, North Smithfield was able to obtain better group pricing and an improved level of service than in previous years. If you are interested in purchasing insurance please click on the link below.
We are pleased to announce that we will be issuing Chromebooks to all of our students from grades 3 and up. This is an important step for North Smithfield Schools to expand our resources for instruction and create an environment for an expanded curriculum supporting learning anytime and anywhere.
Students will be able to take the Chromebook between home and school. We will provide a sleeve as an additional protective measure carrying the Chromebook or storing in a backpack along with an AC adapter to charge the Chromebook overnight. We are arranging for very low-cost insurance families can purchase to protect against device loss, theft, damage, and repair. We will also extend Internet filtering from school to the home on all district-managed Chromebooks.
Again we are excited by the additional resources and instructional possibilities of this program. We will be posting additional information and if you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions please contact our Technology Director, Adam Stanley.
Chromebook Policy Documents
Optional Insurance Information
The North Smithfield Public Schools, has partnered with the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust and Worth Ave. Group to offer optional insurance to protect the Chromebooks used by the school's students, teachers and staff. By working through the the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust, North Smithfield was able to obtain better group pricing and an improved level of service than in previous years. If you are interested in purchasing insurance please click on the link below.
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Student Data Security
The North Smithfield Public Schools understands the importance of keeping student data private and secure, and takes its responsibility to protect student information seriously. The District adheres to all local policies and state and federal laws regarding student and staff data privacy. The District also understands that the rapid development and progress of new technology tools and applications, especially online and “cloud-based” services, introduces new challenges and concerns about the Safety and security of student information. Managing student data privacy and security is an ongoing and dynamic process that will require regular review and revision. The goal of this policy is to ensure that student data is kept private and handled securely in accordance with the law, while at the same time allowing for the efficiency and value that technology tools can provide.
Below is a link to our complete student data security policy
Student Data Security Policy (PDF)
The North Smithfield Public Schools understands the importance of keeping student data private and secure, and takes its responsibility to protect student information seriously. The District adheres to all local policies and state and federal laws regarding student and staff data privacy. The District also understands that the rapid development and progress of new technology tools and applications, especially online and “cloud-based” services, introduces new challenges and concerns about the Safety and security of student information. Managing student data privacy and security is an ongoing and dynamic process that will require regular review and revision. The goal of this policy is to ensure that student data is kept private and handled securely in accordance with the law, while at the same time allowing for the efficiency and value that technology tools can provide.
Below is a link to our complete student data security policy
Student Data Security Policy (PDF)