Do I have to rent a school Chromebook or can I use a personal laptop?

You do not have to rent a school device, however we do strongly suggest checking out a school issued device.  Everything your student needs for school is preloaded and set up on the school device.  Personal devices are not allowed in the building. 

Is there a “User Agreement”?

The Douglas County School System provides a user agreement for digital devices.  Please click the following link, DCSS Tech Initiative, to view the DCSS User Agreement.  Once you have read the User Agreement, please add your digital signature to the form in this link. This must be completed in order for your student to receive a school Chromebook.

SMS Learning Device Parent Signature

Is there a fee for the school device?

There is a $25 Student Technology Fee per device to cover the cost of possible damage and replacement as well as annual device refurbishment. The fee may be paid at the school using cash or check or you may click the link below to pay online.

Online Payment

When will students be able to get a school Chromebook?

Student’s will be given a school Chromebook by the end of the first full week of school once the User Agreement has been completed and the Student Technology fee paid.

Is there a deadline for getting a school device?

We ask that you complete the User Agreement and pay the Student Technology Fee by August 6th.

How do Flex and Flex Live students acquire a school device?

Flex and Flex Live students, whose base school is SMS, complete the SMS Learning Device Parent Signature  and pay at Online Chromebook Payment. The device can also be paid for in cash at SMS.  Once required forms have been completed, you will need to schedule a time to pick up the device. This can be done by:

Emailing the Media Specialist, Heather Deal,  heather.deal@dcssga.org or calling 770-651-5431.