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=Why Chromebooks at Frederica Academy?= ====Frederica Academy has had a cart of Chromebooks in the Middle School for two years. After careful consideration and much research, the administration and technology committee have decided to go forward, beginning with the 2013/2014 school year, with a 1:1 Chromebook program in the Middle School. This means that every student will be issued a Chromebook at no extra cost that will be used during their time in Middle School. Students do not need to return the Chromebooks to the school as long as they remain at Frederica Academy through the end of eighth grade. At the end of the eighth grade, the student may take the Chromebook on to High School. In the event that the student leaves/withdraws before the end of eighth grade, the student must return the Chromebook to the school or pay the $250.00 cost of the Chromebook. ==== = = =Why Google Apps for Education?=

Google Apps Update Automatically
=Windows, Apple or Chrome OS?=

====We want our students to be comfortable with all of the above operating systems, and any new one that is to come. One of the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards for students is that they demonstrate sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. They should be able to transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. In other words, if they can use Google Docs, they should be able to transfer that knowledge and use Microsoft Office Word. We want our students to be able to troubleshoot systems and applications and have exposure to a variety of systems. We have Windows desktops in the Media Center, Academic Center, and Photo Lab with full access to the Microsoft Office Suite. Frederica Academy also has class sets of iPads for student use. Our goal is to teach our students to transition smoothly between devices and systems.====

The Chromebook is the best device for a 1:1 program at Frederica Academy because:

 * ==== It functions seamlessly with Google Apps ====
 * ==== It has a 6-7 hr. battery life ====
 * ==== It boots up in 6-8 seconds ====
 * ==== It does not require antivirus software ====
 * ==== It updates automatically ====
 * ==== Low price ====