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DCPS Laptops for Students
The Goal
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Our mission is to ensure students have access to learning materials both at school and at home.
- Elementary School - Elementary students have access to laptops throughout the day while in school. Additionally, through a special grant called the Emergency Communications Fund (ECF) grant, we are able to provide take-home laptops to students regardless of grade level while supplies last.
- Middle/High School - Secondary students are assigned laptops to use at school and at home each school year. Parents and students can view info about their assigned laptop in OneView under the "My Devices" tab.
See additional details below.
- Elementary School - Elementary students have access to laptops throughout the day while in school. Additionally, through a special grant called the Emergency Communications Fund (ECF) grant, we are able to provide take-home laptops to students regardless of grade level while supplies last.
Laptops for secondary students
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Who are these laptops for?
- These laptops are for DCPS students in middle and high school (secondary students.)
- Each secondary student is assigned a laptop that they can take with them from class to class.
- Students can also bring this laptop to and from home.
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Do I have to apply?
- No, you don't have to apply. Secondary schools will distribute these laptops to students toward the beginning of the school year.
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How is eligibility determined?
- Students must be in middle school or high school?
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What type of laptops are available?
- Students are issued one of the following model laptops:
- Lenovo 11e Touch
- Lenovo 500W Touch
- Additional device information, including estimated value, can be found within OneView, under the My Devices link.
- It is crucial that the laptops are charged and restarted regularly to receive necessary updates.
- Students are issued one of the following model laptops:
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Will students have to return laptops at the end of the year?
- Yes, students are asked to return these laptops at the end of the school year.
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What happens if my student loses their laptop power cord?
- Students and families can replace their power cords if lost or damaged. Be sure to examine the model of the laptop your student was issued. Two options for purchasing are below:
- Lenovo 11e- Power input is a yellow rectangle https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Original-Laptop-Charger-Adapter/dp/B07SPG6B7H/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MROGIILP14RT&keywords=lenovo+45+watt+usb+c+charger&qid=1666205724&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjg4IiwicXNhIjoiMS40MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lenovo+45+watt+usbc+charge%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-3
- Lenovo 11e- Power input is a yellow rectangle https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Original-Laptop-Charger-Adapter/dp/B07SPG6B7H/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MROGIILP14RT&keywords=lenovo+45+watt+usb+c+charger&qid=1666205724&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjg4IiwicXNhIjoiMS40MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lenovo+45+watt+usbc+charge%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-3
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- Lenovo 500W- Power input is silver USB-C
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SPG6B7H?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_MC6ZHC538AGYMZ2YX1R7
- Lenovo 500W- Power input is silver USB-C
- Students and families can replace their power cords if lost or damaged. Be sure to examine the model of the laptop your student was issued. Two options for purchasing are below:
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Who to contact for assistance?
- Should a problem arise with the device, families contact the service desk at 904-348-5200.
Laptops available through the ECF grant
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Who are these laptops for?
- These laptops are for any DCPS student who is in need of a computer at home.
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Do I have to apply?
- Yes, parents have to complete a survey in order to apply. The link to the survey is https://dcps.us/ECF.
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How is eligibility determined?
- This offer is for students enrolled in a Duval County Public Schools’ traditional school. Charter school students are not eligible.
- Priority is given to students and families in need of a laptop in the home.
- Priority is also given to children in elementary school because both middle and high school students are already assigned take-home laptops by the district.
- Everyone that is in need should apply.
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What type of laptops are available?
- These are Lenovo laptops. Every student will be supplied a copy of Microsoft Office 365 for their laptop.
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Will students have to return laptops at the end of the year?
No, students will only return the laptops when they are no longer enrolled in the district. This can include when they graduate or if they transfer to another school district or a private school.
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When and how will laptops be provided?
- Within a few days of completing the survey, parents will receive an email confirming their student is eligible for a laptop.
- Upon confirmation of eligibility, laptops should be available for pick-up at the child's school within two weeks of completing the survey.
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Does my student need to bring it to school for use?
- No, it is not required to be used at school (but can be if desired).
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Will students be able to take home the laptops?
- Yes, once assigned a laptop, students can take and keep their laptops at home.
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Can my student receive a laptop if they have already received a district-issued laptop?
- Yes.
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Is my student the only one who is permitted to use the device?
- No, the device can be used by any family member residing in the home supporting their student's academic success.
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What happens if my student loses their laptop power cord?
- Students and families can replace their power cords if lost or damaged. A purchasing option is below:
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What is the ECF grant?
- To help close the technology gap for students in need, the district applied for a federal grant known as the Emergency Communications Fund (ECF) grant.
- Through this grant, the district is able to loan 43,000 laptops to students.
- The district will continue to distribute laptops until supplies run out.