General Information

The campus will have a collection process for Chromebooks, likely through the library.

Yes.  Insurance is encouraged but optional.

You will need to report that issue ASAP through a help desk ticket. 

CLASS 1:1 (Connected Learning for Academic Student Success) Katy ISD Student to Device Initiative, Grades 3-12

The insurance does not cover the case and charger.  If they are lost or damaged, the replacement costs are below:

Charger - $15
Case - $20

A Chromebook is a secured browser-based laptop that runs a Chrome Operating System.  

MyKaty Cloud is a web portal that provides Katy ISD staff, students, and parents/guardians with a single sign-on location to access district applications and educational resources.

If a Chromebook is not insured or if the insurance has been exhausted, the cost for repairs and replacement are below:

Broken Screen - $120
Broken Keyboard - $90
Chromebook - $300

They have a 13" screen plus a case over the device.

Information about the CLASS 1:1 initiative can be found on the Katy ISD website and OnTheGo mobile app. 

This acronym highlights the purpose of the program — placing the emphasis on connected learning rather than the tools used to support the learning.  Academics is at the forefront of the work we do across Katy ISD campuses, and access for all students to academic resources is a foundational advantage of the CLASS 1:1 Student to Device initiative.  Student success in classroom instruction and online assessment is key. Finally, the word “class” grounds the CLASS 1:1 Student to Device initiative in classroom instruction, emphasizing the role of the teacher in student learning, and highlighting the enhanced efficiency in technology-integrated classroom experiences.

No.  They will keep that device until the Chromebook reaches its end of life, which is 5 years.

Check with your child's teacher and/or campus administration.

Yes.  Once a Chromebook is issued to a student, it will stay with them as long as they are in the district for the life of the device (until it is 5 years old) Once it reaches 5 years old, it will be replaced.

Absolutely. The devices will filter all internet traffic back through Katy ISD's filters and safety protections, even when using home Wi-Fi or Starbucks, etc.

Students will have access to their textbooks on their Chromebooks. However, hard copy textbooks will continue to be available upon request.

Yes. Insurance for Chromebooks is $20 per student device each year. The insurance covers two repairs or one replacement.  If a Chromebook has to be repaired for a third time or a second replacement, the parent or guardian is responsible for the cost.

See the Insurance Flowchart for additional details.