HPA Technology Information

 

Hyde Park Academy Student Technology Policy
Students are expected to use, protect, and care for any laptops, chargers, and devices issued to them in
adherence to the guidelines stated in the Hyde Park Academy Mobile Device Use Agreement.
● Students should only use Hyde Park/CPS-Issued devices for classroom learning.
● Students should come to school every day with their devices fully charged.
● Students are responsible for keeping their devices supervised at all times

as to prevent them from being lost or stolen.
● Any student who has their devices lost or stolen will be issued a new laptop, charger, or any other
necessary device after a parent/guardian has been notified, and the cost for the replaced item is paid. The
cost for repairs and replacements are listed in the HPA Student Technology Repair Costs Memo.
● Students are responsible for the cost of repair for any damaged part (i.e. screen, keyboard, trackpad,
charging port, etc.) that is not considered normal wear of laptop, charger, or any other given device
(including Personal Loaner Devices).
● Any student who has both a lost/damaged personal CPS-issued device AND a lost/damaged personal
loaner device will only be issued a replacement device after the fee to cover each device lost has been paid
to the school.
● Students are expected to store their devices in their locker during their gym period to prevent devices
from being damaged, lost or stolen.
● Any student witnessed or confirmed by a staff or faculty member to have taken or is found using another
student’s laptop which has been reported missing/lost/stolen will be held accountable, and could receive up
to an out-of-school suspension.
● Any student witnessed or confirmed by a staff or faculty member to be accountable

● Any student who has problems with their issued devices must report them immediately to the
Technology Department in Room 129 during their LUNCH period for inspection as to prevent further
damage. It is also the student’s responsibility to follow-up with the Technology Department on the
condition of their device if collected for repair.
● Students are responsible for keeping laptops, chargers, and devices maintained and clean from food and
debris in order to prevent damage.
● Students are expected to place laptops and chargers in a backpack, tote, or purse that fully covers their
devices when traveling within and outside of school in order to prevent damage that can occur from being
dropped.

 

Hyde Park Academy Student Technology Repair Costs Memo
Hello HPA Parents and Students,
As we are a 1-to-1 (Laptop-to-Student) school, it is essential that students take extra care
of the laptop and charger issued to them for classroom activities and learning

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According to Hyde Park’s policy, it is the responsibility of the student and their
parents/guardians to pay for repair costs for any damage done

 

Below is a list of the various fees that will be charged due to the need for repair
or replacement of a CPS-issued laptop or charger.
Laptop Component Needing Repair/Replacement:
LCD Screen Replacements:
● Freshman Class: Dell 3110 Touchscreen Chromebooks - $85.00
● Sophomore Class: Dell 3100 2-n-1 Chromebooks - $150.00
● Junior & Senior Classes: Dell 3100 Chromebooks - $30.00
Touchpad - $15.00
Keyboard (Total Replacement) - $30.00
Computer Housing - $60.00
Battery - $75.00
Camera - $15.00
Speakers - $10.00
Asset Tag - $10.00
*Motherboard - If needed to be replaced, the cost of a Chromebook will be charged, and
a new device will be issued.
Laptop or Device Replacement for Lost/Stolen/Irreparable Items:
New Laptop Charger - $50.00
New Laptop Replacement:
● Freshman Class: Dell 3110 Touchscreen Chromebooks - $410.00
● Sophomore Class: Dell 3100 2-n-1 Chromebooks - $350.00
● Junior & Senior Classes: Dell 3100 Chromebooks - $200.00