The Novi Community School District will continue with its 1:1 device program (one device for every student) for all K-12 students for the 2022-23 academic year. Students in grades K-1 will be loaned an iPad and students in grades 2-12 will be loaned a Chromebook.
Families are not required to take a District device but it is strongly recommended. If a family opts out, it is strongly encouraged that the student has a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad that can connect to the internet and digital tools (e.g. Google, Seesaw, Schoology, and video conference tools). Students will be expected to bring their device fully charged to school, along with the charger each day.
State testing (MStep, WIDA, MiAccess, etc.) can only be taken on an NCSD device. Even if a student does not check out a District device, one will be provided during the state testing window.
If an incoming 2nd-grade student still has an iPad from the 2021-22 year, the device and the charger must be returned before being issued a Chromebook for 2nd grade. Feel free to return the iPad when you come to pick up your 1:1 device.
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iPads will be distributed to NCSD Kindergarten students
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Chromebooks will be distributed to 2nd Grade students
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New students joining the District by 8/14/22 can attend distribution based on the information below
Device Distribution Schedule
Location:
Instructional Technology Center
(in between Novi Meadows 5 & Novi Meadows 6)
25425 Taft Road, Novi, Michigan 48374
| Date |
Mon: 8/15 |
Tues: 8/16 |
Wed: 8/17 |
Thurs: 8/18 |
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School
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Village Oaks
Novi Virtual
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Orchard Hills
Parkview
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Deerfield
Novi Woods
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Any School |
| Time |
8 a.m.-12 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Time |
3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
3:30 p.m. - 6p.m. |
Parents/Guardians and high school students are permitted to pick up the student device but they must have a completed and signed Student Computer Use Acknowledgment Form along with a photo ID.
Please print and bring a completed and signed version of the Student Computer Use Acknowledgment Form.
If a family is unable to make the dedicated pick-up time, please create an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket at 248.209.2060 and the Novi Technology Department will contact you. Unfortunately, if a family is unable to come during the scheduled distribution dates above, NCSD cannot guarantee the student will receive a device before the start of the school year.
Student Expectations:
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Use the device to support and participate in Novi Community School District learning opportunities
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Bring the fully-charged device and its charger to and from school every day
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Use and maintain the device in accordance with school policies and the student code of conduct (https://tinyurl.com/y3mnvxkv)
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Report any problems with the device to the educator or the Oakland Schools Service Desk (248.209.2060), as soon as possible
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Devices will contain district-approved software and filtering tools; students should not tamper with, remove, or install any software
Optional Device Insurance
Families are responsible for any damage to an NCSD device. To help alleviate any potential repair costs, NCSD is offering optional insurance to families to enroll the device in. The program is available for an annual fee. The cost and additional information for enrolling the device in this optional insurance program will be provided when families checkout the NCSD device.
Families that held onto their NCSD checked-out device (grades 2-11) for this summer will be able to enroll in the accidental insurance program for the 22-23 year soon. That information will be emailed out via School Messenger in the near future.
Devices that are enrolled in the optional insurance program will also have access to loaner devices while the original device is being repaired. Families that opt out of the insurance program will be responsible for the full cost to repair or replace the device, and a loaner device will not be provided.
Students who require specific technology related to an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) will be contacted through the Special Education Department to discuss arrangements.
Student Passwords
All students in grades K-12 are strongly encouraged to test logging into their NCSD account before the start of school by going to https://accounts.google.com and entering their username and password.
All K-6 students needing to know their username and/or password should consult their teacher.
All 7-12 students enrolled in the Oakland Schools Self-Service Password Reset, can reset their password through the portal. If 7-12 in-person students are not enrolled in the Self-Service Password Reset Portal, they can see their media center staff for assistance in resetting their password.
7-12 Novi Virtual students can complete the Novi Request to Reset Student Password Google Form.
Families Needing a Hotspot
Families without home internet access may request a district-provided hotspot by completing the Novi Hotspot Request Form. This device is intended for those who do not have any access to the internet and are loaned to families on a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited availability (one hotspot per family).
Home Networking Basics
Although the Oakland Schools Service Desk and your Novi Technology Department cannot support personal WiFi (or personal devices), here is a document that may help: Home Network Basics.
Cleaning Devices
Here is helpful documentation on cleaning a device: How to Clean a Device.
Resources for Families
Service Desk Onsite Hours
The Oakland Schools Service Desk will resume regular business hours beginning September 6, 2022, from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Please be aware, they will only be providing remote phone support from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm and there will be no Oakland Schools Service Desk technician onsite during that time.
Call the Oakland Schools Service Desk at 248.209.2060 to speak to a representative.
Note: Oakland Schools Service Desk cannot reset passwords. Please see the information above under “Student Passwords”.
Thank you again to our community for supporting the 2019 bond, which is making our 1:1 program feasible.
Sincerely,
The Novi Community School District Technology Department
