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Consultation has concluded

Foothills School Division has begun planning for a 1:1 Device Program. This program, scheduled to launch in September 2022, would allow for each student in Grade 4-12 to have a Chromebook for use at school and home.

The Foothills School Division Board of Trustees has reviewed the consultation feedback and has determined there is community interest and support in implementing a 1:1 Device Program.

Over the 2021-2022 school year, Foothills School Division will:

  • Develop a device rental program.
  • Allow families at Foothills Composite, Highwood, Oilfields, Heritage Heights, Turner Valley, and Blackie Schools the option to purchase Chromebooks at cost ($267).
    • Foothills School Division will purchase the required licences to ensure these devices can easily connect to FSD networks, print, and be available for exams.
  • Replace internet switches and action points at Foothills Composite, Highwood, and Oilfields High Schools to ensure reliable connectivity in these locations.

If you have any questions surrounding the 1:1 Device Program please contact Sally Smith, Director of Technology.

Thank you for visiting our technology review engagement page.


Foothills School Division has begun planning for a 1:1 Device Program. This program, scheduled to launch in September 2022, would allow for each student in Grade 4-12 to have a Chromebook for use at school and home.

The Foothills School Division Board of Trustees has reviewed the consultation feedback and has determined there is community interest and support in implementing a 1:1 Device Program.

Over the 2021-2022 school year, Foothills School Division will:

  • Develop a device rental program.
  • Allow families at Foothills Composite, Highwood, Oilfields, Heritage Heights, Turner Valley, and Blackie Schools the option to purchase Chromebooks at cost ($267).
    • Foothills School Division will purchase the required licences to ensure these devices can easily connect to FSD networks, print, and be available for exams.
  • Replace internet switches and action points at Foothills Composite, Highwood, and Oilfields High Schools to ensure reliable connectivity in these locations.

If you have any questions surrounding the 1:1 Device Program please contact Sally Smith, Director of Technology.

Thank you for visiting our technology review engagement page.


Consultation has concluded

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    I am curious as to the reason behind a program such as this? The schools & school councils have worked hard at having a device for every student to use while in school. Very little homework is every assigned so not sure the need for a chrome book to be brought home.

    Ila Nagus asked about 3 years ago

    An internal review has found that schools across the Division have varying levels of technology, with some schools continuing to have issues providing student devices when needed.  Our hope is that this program could provide equity and opportunity for all students.

    We have also discovered that access to reliable technology remains a challenge for many students, particularly for those in higher grades as homework demands increase.

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    I’m curious to know what would happen if a rented device was lost or stollen or broken? Who is held responsible for replacing or repairing the device?

    QuinnP asked about 3 years ago

    Similar to technology already in use across the Division, FSD would be responsible for repairing or replacing devices that were accidentally damaged or had a technical issue.

    However, if the device was intentionally vandalized, we would ask families to contribute towards the repair cost.

    Stolen, lost, or missing items would be reviewed on a case by case basis.