Student Technology

• Every 9th grade student must utilize a standard Chromebook that has been procured through the Bishop O’Connell High School technology program. A technology fee of $700 covers the device and associated warranties and software, and is paid by each family via FACTS. The payment can be made in full or in monthly payments.
• Bishop O’Connell will give each student a Google Workspace for Education account. The first time a student signs into the account they will be required to accept a privacy statement set forth by Google. A copy of the privacy notice can be found using this link.  NOTE: Bishop O’Connell uses a combination of Google Workspace, Canvas LMS, and other programs for success at school. 
• This device will be purchased by the family, procured by O’Connell and distributed by appointment in the June/July time frame. Actual dates will be announced once the Chromebook vendor confirms delivery dates. Individual Chromebooks will not be distributed until the family agreement has been signed (as part of the enrollment process).
• Chromebook will be a “school-related use only” device. While attending O’Connell, the device will be enrolled into O’Connell’s Google domain and the device configuration will be limited to accounts approved by O’Connell. After graduation the device will be removed from the school’s domain and be restored to its full functional state. If a student withdraws, the device will be either the student’s or school’s property depending on the payment status
• The device will be configured with software that provides web filtering and monitoring while on-site at O’Connell, and web filtering (only) while off-site.
• The technology fee includes the cost of the Chromebook, power cord, stylus, and protective sleeve, plus an extended warranty and accidental damage insurance policy (ADP) for a term of four (4) years.
• The accidental damage insurance policy (ADP) has limitations which excludes coverage for theft, loss, and vandalism, as well as willful mistreatment and obvious neglect. In such cases that fall outside the warranty and accidental damage insurance policy (ADP), families will be responsible for the cost of the repair or required to purchase a current year replacement device. If the device is determined to be a complete loss (lost, stolen, neglected/abused) the family will be required to complete the purchase/fee process again. Additionally, the ADP does not cover the power cord, battery or stylus. 

For questions regarding the program or the device, please contact djochromebooks@bishopoconnell.org