IMPORTANT END OF YEAR STUDENT CHROMEBOOK RETURN PROCEDURES
Student Chromebook collection is fast approaching. Please ensure your child comes to school with their FCPS-issued Chromebook (in its Gumdrop case) and their HP Chromebook charger (reference images below) on their designated return day.
Below you will find the specific procedures for regular returns, early departures, and summer program participants.
- Regular Device Return
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When: During your child's designated math class on Thursday, June 11th or Friday, June 12th.
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Preparation: Please confirm that your child has removed all personal stickers, USB wireless mouse dongles, and flash drives from the device before turning it in.
- Students Leaving Early
If your child will be starting summer break prior to the official turn-in dates (June 11th/12th):
- Please have them drop off their Chromebook (in its Gumdrop case) and HP charger directly to Mr. Dabbondanza in room 1210 on their last day of school.
- Ensure both the Chromebook and the charger are clearly labeled with your child's first and last name and student ID number.
- FCPS Summer Programs (Action Required by Friday, June 5th)
Students who require a device for summer learning such as the FCPS Online Campus or Extended School Year (ESY) summer programs are permitted to keep their Chromebooks and chargers until the program concludes on Friday, July 31, 2026. Following the program's completion, devices must be returned promptly to Cooper Middle School.
To keep the device over the summer, we require the following steps to be completed:
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Complete the Home Use Agreement: Parents/guardians must complete the online FCPS Student Summer Device Check-Out: Acceptance of Responsibility and Home Use Agreement.
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Deadline: This online form must be completed by Friday, June 5th so that our technology team has time to process the agreements and prepare new labels.
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In-School Summer Check-Out Process: To ensure your child has a fully functional and properly labeled device for their summer program, students must bring their Chromebook, Gumdrop case, and HP charger to school on Friday, June 5th. Students with a completed form will be called to the Lecture Hall to complete an essential device check and receive their new summer labels.
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Device Connectivity Requirements: All digital learning resources utilized during the school year remain accessible globally throughout the summer. However, for students traveling abroad, devices must be logged into the FCPS network prior to departure. This ensures the necessary credentials and security protocols are cached for remote use.
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Regional Access Restrictions: Please note that access to FCPS resources is prohibited in the following countries due to security protocols:
- Bulgaria
- China
- Cyprus
- Iran
- North Korea
- Russia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
Lost or Misplaced Items & Replacement Fees
Please note that a device will not be issued at the start of the upcoming school year (regardless of which FCPS school your child attends) until all current items are returned or outstanding fees are paid in full.
If any items are lost or misplaced, the following replacement fees apply:
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HP Charger: $29
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Gumdrop Case: $34
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Chromebook: $444
Payments for replacements can be made online via MySchoolBucks.com.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for discussing these return procedures with your child. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring a smooth end-of-year collection.
The Cooper Technology Team
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Kevin Dabbondanza – Technology Support Specialist
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Heather Dorman – School-Based Technology Specialist
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