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Device Assisted Learning & Instruction

HCSD IT Department supports the implementation of digital curriculum and systems for learning by ensuring teachers, students, staff and administrators have persistent access to a computing device sufficient to access and leverage these resources.

  • K-5 classrooms are provided a Chromebook for use in their classroom.  

  • Students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook for use at school and home.

  • All classroom staff are provided a laptop device with which to complete the duties of their assigned position.

Deployment & Refresh Cycle

Refreshment Plan

Budget

HCSD IT Department budgets a fixed amount per student device, based on its technology resolution that directed staff to:

This budgeted amount is inclusive of the device and charger.

With increases in device costs over time, possible cost savings are always being investigated. 

  • Develop a technology plan within existing funding parameters
  • Provide appropriate staffing
  • Offer sufficient professional development
  • Provide greatly expanded access to technology districtwide
  • Ensure all plan components support student learning

Responsible Student Use

Before using technology devices for the first time each year, students across HCSD take time to discuss what responsible and appropriate technology use will look like in our classrooms. This might include modeling of how to handle devices safely, digital citizenship conversations, and password security expectations. 

Learn more about our Digital Citizenship Plan

Learn more about our Student Acceptable Use Plan in the Student Handbook Section H

Benchmarks

(Based on a 4yr refreshment cycle)

2021-2022

  • Device refresh begins for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classrooms at all HCSD Elementary Schools
  • Chromebook refresh continues for 6th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both  High Schools
  • Instructional staff laptops refreshed
  • Office Staff Windows 7 desktops refreshed
  • Standardization of Classroom tech equipment begins with Windows 7 desktops

2022-2023

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 1st and 3rd grade students in HCSD Elementary Schools, 6th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both  High School
  • Office Staff desktops refreshed based on next end-of-life model
  • Classroom tech equipment refreshed based on next end-of-life model

2023-2024

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 4th grade students in all HCSD Elementary Schools, 6th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools
  • Office Staff desktops refreshed based on next end-of-life model
  • Classroom tech equipment refreshed based on next end-of-life model

2024-2025

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 5th grade students in all HCSD Elementary Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools
  • Office Staff desktops refreshed based on next end-of-life model
  • Classroom tech equipment refreshed based on next end-of-life model

 

2025-2026

  • Chromebook restarts in Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classrooms at all HCSD Elementary Schools
  • Chromebook refresh continues for 7th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools
  • Instructional staff laptops refreshed
  • Office Staff desktops refreshed based on next end-of-life model
  • Classroom tech equipment refreshed based on next end-of-life model

2026-2027

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 1st and 3rd grade students in all HCSD Elementary Schools, 7th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both High School

2027-2028

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 4th grade students in all HCSD Elementary Schools, 7th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools

 

2028-2029

  • Chromebook refresh continues for 5th grade students in all HCSD Elementary Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools

2029-2030

  • Chromebook restarts in Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classrooms at all HCSD Elementary Schools
  • Chromebook refresh continues for 8th grade students at all Middle Schools and 9th grade students at both High Schools
  • Instructional staff laptops refreshed
  • Office Staff desktops refreshed based on next end-of-life model
  • Classroom tech equipment refreshed based on next end-of-life model