One-to-One Handbook

Why Provide Students with a Laptop?

By issuing all students the same laptop model, the district aims to ensure equitable technology access and learning opportunities. Students will use these laptops at school and home, enhancing online safety, classroom instruction, and tech support. This initiative extends learning beyond school hours and fosters collaboration.

The district will provide secure access to resources and curriculum, promoting student engagement. With the growing use of technology in classrooms, these laptops offer a cohesive platform for continued growth.

When Will Laptops Be Issued?

Students receive a Windows device upon entering middle school or when they enroll in SVSD as a new secondary student. All K-5 students have access to a Chromebook in their classroom.

Use and Care of the Device

Best Practices

Although a device is checked out to each individual student, each device is owned by the district. Students must use the devices ethically, legally, and efficiently for learning. Violating the rules leads to disciplinary action. Follow these best practices for use and care:

• Never leave a device unattended or unprotected in your locker, vehicle, or a public place. If you must leave it unattended in a vehicle, make sure it is out of sight such as in the trunk of the car.
• If the device is in a locker or car, make sure it is locked and secured.
• Charge your device fully every night.
• Store your device on a desk, table, or in your backpack, not on the floor.
• Protect it from extreme temperatures, food, drink, small children, and pets.
• Use the provided sleeve when carrying it.
• Be careful with devices in your backpack, especially when adding heavy books.
• If traveling with the device, you are responsible for any theft or damage.

Security Do's and Don'ts

Defective or Damaged Devices

Students must report software issues or laptop damage to the school library or media center. Staff will examine and, if needed, send the laptop for repair. Students will receive a replacement device. The Technology Department will assess and repair the laptop, noting any negligence and reporting it to the school administration, which may result in fines for the student.

If a stylus fails within two weeks of receiving it, the district will replace it. After two weeks, students are responsible for replacing it at their own cost. The district offers styluses and chargers at each school or

students can also purchase them online, but we cannot guarantee functionality of online purchases. See svsd.tech/fines for the current replacement costs.

Other Prohibited Actions

• Do not deface district equipment (e.g., marking, painting, drawing, or marring).
• Avoid using permanent stickers or markings on devices and accessories.
• Do not loan your device or its components; you are responsible for any loss or damage.
• Do not attempt to download or install unauthorized software.
• Do not modify the device’s operating system or attempt to run or install another operating system.
• Do not alter browser settings or use techniques to bypass content filters. Do not disable anti-malware protections or try to alter access restrictions to the device.

Warranty Coverage

All district technology is purchased with a three year warranty to cover manufacturer-related issues. These repairs typically are the failure of internal and external parts due to normal usage. Whenever there is a repair covered under warranty, there is no charge to the student/guardian.

Any issues that are not covered by warranty fall into one of these five categories: Accidental, Negligence, Gross Negligence, Lost, or Stolen.

Process of Repair or Replacement 

The following are general guidelines to follow when assessing student laptops for damage. A District computer technician or librarian will determine the level of damage and approximate repair amount. The school administration will then determine which category the damage falls into: Accidental, Negligence, or Gross Negligence.