Colonial Heights Public Schools - Chromebook Resources

Chromebook Resources

One-to-One Chromebooks

A Chromebook is an Internet-enabled device that utilizes the 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. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, all elementary classrooms will have a set of Chromebooks for students to use in a 1:1 environment while in the classroom.

Introduction Video

Frequently Asked Questions

Click to view Chromebook Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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.

Getting 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.