Chromebook Information
A Chromebook is a laptop that runs the Chrome OS, a cloud-based operating system. The Chromebook utilizes cloud-based storage, web applications, and Google Apps for Education. Since Chromebooks operate using the Chrome OS they boot in seconds unlike computers running a Windows or Mac OS. Additionally, they are by design not vulnerable to viruses and most malware that impacts other operating systems.
North Kingstown School Department has chosen the HP Chromebook 11 G4EE, Dell 3120 and Lenovo 100E 2nd Generation AST because they are rugged Chromebooks built to withstand everyday school activities. Students will have a 16GB hard drive to store files directly onto the computer for offline work, and USB peripherals will work with the Chromebook.
HP Chromebook 11 G4 EE Specifications - Purchased 2016 - Mostly issued to Grade 7, Juniors and Seniors
- 11.6" diagonal HD WLED anti-glare (1366x768)
- HDMI Output supports 1080P 1920 x 1080 @60hz
- 16 Gb Internal Storage w/ SD Card Slot
- 4GB Ram
- 2.16 Ghz Multicore Intel Processor
- Webcam
- Up to 8.5 Hours Battery Life (depending on use)
- 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 Ports
- 2.72 lbs
- 11.81 in x 8.1 in x .8 in (w x d x h)
- 11.6" diagonal HD WLED anti-glare (1366x768)
- HDMI Output supports 1080P 1920 x 1080 @60hz
- 16 Gb Internal Storage w/ SD Card Slot
- 4GB Ram
- 2.16 Ghz Multicore Intel Processor
- Webcam
- Up to 8.5 Hours Battery Life (depending on use)
- 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 Ports
- 2.79 lbs
- 11.69 in x 8.5 in x .8 in (w x d x h)
- 11.6" diagonal HD WLED anti-glare (1366x768)
- HDMI Output supports 1080P 1920 x 1080 @60hz
- 32 Gb Internal Storage w/ SD Card Slot
- 4GB Ram
- 1.6 Ghz AMD A4 Processor
- Webcam
- Up to 10 Hours Battery Life (depending on use)
- 2x USB C and 2x USB 3.0 Ports
- 2.78 lbs
- 11.4 in x 8.0 in x .8 in (w x d x h)

Parts Replacement
Students and parents are responsible for district-owned technology property that is issued to them, just as they are for other district-owned items such as textbooks, calculators, cameras, athletic equipment or library books.
The district will repair or replace the device, but students and parents will be responsible for the cost of those repairs or replaced devices. However, the liability on families/students can be reduced significantly by purchasing optional insurance.
Repair - Dell/HP Student Issued Chromebook |
Fee |
Repair - Lenovo Student Issued Chromebook |
Fee |
Replace Entire Chromebook |
$150
|
Replace Entire Chromebook | $175 |
Replace Screen | $40 | Replace Screen | $40 |
Replace Keyboard | $70 | Replace Keyboard | $50 |
Replace Touch-pad | $20 | Replace Touch-pad | $TBD |
Replace Charger | $25 | Replace Charger | $25 |
Other Replacement Parts | Responsible for 100% of district cost | Other Replacement Parts | Responsible for 100% of district cost |
The North Kingstown School Department will once again be offering Chromebook Insurance to any student who is issued a take-home Chromebook (Grades 4-12). The cost of the insurance is $25 and it covers accidental damage and theft of the Chromebook. Peripherals such as A/C adapters are not covered by this insurance. In order for a Chromebook to be considered stolen, a police report must be submitted with the claim. Submitting a claim is a simple process. The student will follow the protocol that has been established by the school they attend if they believe there is an issue with their Chromebook. The school will notify the IT Department and we will complete the repair. If the device is insured, there is no cost to the family. If you are a full-time distance learning student, please complete the NKSD Distance Learning Chromebook Repair Request
The insurance will remain in effect for the 2020/2021 school year and is only available for purchase until December 4, 2020. If you purchase insurance and had a repair completed earlier in the school year (between September 14th and now) you will not be invoiced for the repair. All other repairs will be invoiced beginning the week of December 4th.
To purchase insurance online and pay with a credit card, please go to myschoolbucks.com and either log in to your account (you can use the same username and password as you do for lunch payments) or register for an account (here is the link to register for an account, https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
To purchase Chromebook Insurance with a check, please make the check payable to North Kingstown School Department and include your child's name on the memo line. The check can be mailed directly to our office at the following address;
NKSD Information Technology
120 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown RI, 02852
Chromebook Insurance will be available for purchase through December 4th