All middle school students use school-managed Chromebooks. Having a single platform environment allows teachers to use the device as a learning tool, and having managed Chromebooks allows the School to push out applications that all students need to use. These are the only devices permitted on campus during the academic day except by written permission from the Division Head.
Upon entering middle school at ESD, each student will be issued a school-managed Chromebook with the cost included in tuition. This includes a case and insurance for one free replacement during the middle school years. After the first replacement, if a student damages his or her device, he or she must buy a replacement Chromebook through the school and it will be charged to the incidental student account in the Eagles Nest.
- Chromebooks should arrive at school fully charged each day.
- Students are expected to have their own set of headphones each day. With that in mind, part of being in a community is being present, and as such use of headphones, including AirPods, should only be used under the direction of a teacher. They should not be worn in the Schoolhouse Commons or other community places.
- In and out of the classroom, students must use their electronic devices in keeping with the RUP and the Code of Conduct. Students are encouraged not to leave these devices unattended on campus at any time because they may become lost or stolen. Students should put their names on these devices. The School retains the right to search electronic devices when necessary if there is sufficient suspicion that said device contains inappropriate or illegal material.
