Houston County Board of Education to provide Chromebooks for students

As we provide instruction online for students, our goal is to ensure that every one of our families has access to technology and the internet to participate in digital learning.

Any of our K-12 families without a device that connects to the internet may checkout a Chromebook on April 6 or April 7 to use for school during the closure. This includes K-5 elementary children and any middle or high school student who was unable to previously pick up a Chromebook. The Chromebook will allow access to Google Classroom and limited access to other learning sites. The device has the same security filters used at school, to include disabled video gaming and streaming. Due to a limited supply, only one Chromebook will be allowed per family for our families without a device to connect to the internet.

Four opportunities are offered to pickup a Chromebook, as follows:

Monday, April 6

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - C.B. Watson Primary School
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Thomson Middle School

Tuesday, April 7

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Feagin Mill Middle School
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Langston Road Elementary School

Addresses for the four school sites follow:

C.B.Watson Primary - 61 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Warner Robins, GA
Thomson Middle - 301 Thomson Road, Centerville, GA
Feagin Mill Middle - 1200 Feagin Mill Road, Warner Robins, GA
Langston Road Elementary - 315 Langston Road, Perry, GA

For safe social distancing, you will drive through the bus lane and remain in your car. Your child will need to be with you and will need to know their student ID number, which is their lunch number. Due to safety, we are only serving those in cars and not accepting walk ups.

Please remember that due to a limited supply, only one Chromebook will be allowed per family for our families without a device to connect to the internet. For families who do not have access to the internet, we encourage checking with local internet providers and the promotions they are offering for free internet service. Click here for a flyer that lists the free internet options.

Student Technology Agreement & Device Reservation

K-12 students with disabilities whose IEP mandates assistive technology will be given the opportunity to access necessary supports.

To reserve a device, click here for the Student Technology Agreement.

Information for Students & Parents

What is Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is a digital learning platform, which teachers use to interact with their students online. Beginning April 6, 2020, parents are asked to ensure that their K-12 student(s) log on to Google Classroom for instruction, assignments and tests from their teacher(s). Teachers use this tool to createclasses, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one place. More information may be found here.

What type of device may be used to access Google Classroom?

To access Google Classroom, students may use any device that can access the internet. For example, they may connect to Google Classroom with a cell phone, iPod, iPad, Xbox, PlayStation, desktop computers, and Mac computers.

How does a student access Google Classroom?

Students will need to use their school username and password and sign inthrough the district’s Single-Sign-On Portal. Please see the video at the bottom of the page for instructions to access Google Classroom. Here are instructions to access Google Classroom.

1. At the top of this page,clickon SSO Portal in the navigation menu. You may also clickhereto open the SSO portal.

2.Loginwith your school username and password.

3. Click on the Google Classroom app.

What if a student does not know their username or password?

For username or password assistance, students in grades K-8 should contact their homeroom teacher. High school students should contact their advisement teacher.

How may a student use Google Classroom on an Android mobile device?

To use Classroom on your Android device,downloadthe Classroom app from Google Play by clicking here or follow the instructions below.

1. On your device, tap Google Play Store.

2. Find andinstallthe Google Classroom app.

Can a student use Google Classroom on an Apple (iOS) mobile device?

To use Classroom on your iPhone® or iPad®,downloadthe Classroom app from the App Store by clicking here or following the instructions below.

1. On your device, tap App Store.

2. Find andinstallthe Google Classroom app.

Do I need any other apps on my mobile device to use Google Classroom?

To use all the features of the Classroom app, you need Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. If they aren't already on your device, you can get them from the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). Alternatively, if you are on your mobile device, you can use the links provided below.

For a list of questions and answers on Google Classroom in our district, click here.

Links for Students

Android

iOS

Resources

HCBE eLearning Resources for Parents and Students