Colonial Heights Public Schools - Chromebook Resources

Chromebook Resources

A Chromebook is an Internet-dependent device that utilizes the Google Chrome browser for web surfing, school email, and productivity/creativity software. All students in grades 6-12 are issued a Chromebook to use in the classroom and take home for assignments. Chromebooks are also used for SOL testing. Elementary schools are stocked with 25 chromebooks in each grade level classroom. All of our students benefit from personal computer use and instruction.

Introduction Video

New for 2019-2020

In addition to 1:1 at the middle school and high school, all elementary grade level classrooms will have a Chromebook charging cart. Every classroom in our school division is now capable of one-to-one instruction using Chromebooks and associated software. Elementary Chromebooks will remain in the classroom all day and students will not take them home.

We have also created a new Parent Resource Page with additional information for parents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions are answered on the Chromebook Frequently Asked Questions page.

We also have a Parent Resource Page for parent concerns.

Policies, Handbooks, Forms

Posters, Signs, and Handouts

Poster - Classroom Ground Rules
Poster - Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts
Handout - Change/Recover Passwords (Teachers)
Handout - Change/Recover Passwords (Students)

Video Resources

CHPS - Teacher - Performing Chromebook Triage
CHPS - Student - Top Row of Keys
CHPS - Student - Chromebook and Office 365
CHPS - Student - What's a Chromebook / Home WIFI Access
HP Video - Chromebooks are Awesome!
HP Video - TouchPad Tips
HP Video - Keyboard Tips and Tricks
HP Video - Chromebook Myths

Additional Help

Can't find the answer? You can send your questions directly to our Technical Support team.

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Getting Started

Google Tutorials

The Google Chromebook Simulator offers tutorials and walkthroughs for popular Chromebook tasks and functions. You don't need a Chromebook to get started.

Internet @ Home

Your child's Chromebook depends on Internet access and will not function without it. Internet bandwidth (speed) of at least 1-3Mbps (megabits per second) is needed for proper functionality. For those families needing support to maintain adequate Internet access at home, the following resources are available.

Comcast Internet Essentials - Affordable Internet access at home for families that have at least one child who qualifies for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). (Download Flyer - ENG/ES)
Home WIFI Hotspot Check-out - Check-out a cellular HotSpot device from your school's library.
List of Public WIFI Spots in Colonial Heights - Get connected around town.
Comcast Internet - Sign up for Comcast Cable Internet, phone, or cable from the company's website.
Verizon Internet - Sign up for Verizon DSL Internet or phone from the company's website.
HughesNet Internet - Sign up for HughesNet Satellite Internet from the company's website.
ViaSat Internet - Sign up for ViaSat Satellite Internet from the company's website.