Aldine ISD to Distribute Computers to Students

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Families need to submit an online request form by July 28; distribution begins the week of August 3.

The Aldine Independent School District is providing Chromebooks to students that need one just in time for the first day of school, August 17.

The district’s re-entry plan, Return to Learn, has all students learning virtually from home for at least the first three weeks of the 2020-21 school year. Currently, Aldine’s plan allows a return to physical classrooms on Tuesday, September 8, if their parents or legal guardians have chosen the on-campus learning model. Students on the learning at home model will continue to receive virtual instruction.

Students who have chosen the on-campus instruction model will need to use a computer for in-class support, projects, assignments, and resources.

“We recognize that many of our families do not have a device at home for their students to engage in learning virtually,” said Chief Business and Operations Officer Dr. Tamika Alford-Stephens. “Whether students learn at home or on campus this school year, we want to help them get the necessary tools and opportunities to learn and grow.”

Alford-Stephens noted that Aldine and other school districts are adapting to a “new” normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She added that AISD would continually monitor local health conditions and reassess as needed throughout the school year.

“ I believe that providing students access to a device before the start of the school year will help them make a smooth transition to our online learning platform,” Alford-Stephens said.

AISD will contact families that indicated a need for an electronic device on their Student Commitment Forms. They will be asked to confirm their need by midnight, Tuesday, July 28. Families can request a device here.

The district will begin distributing devices the week of August 3.

There are a limited number of Chromebooks and hotspots available for students in time for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. At this time, Aldine ISD is limiting devices to one per family. As more devices become available, additional distributions will take place.

Families are encouraged to reach out to their cell phone and internet providers. Several cell phone service and internet providers are offering access to free internet for those who live in our community. The district has also compiled a list of known resources for Aldine ISD.

For more information about the district’s device distribution plan, please visit our Aldine ISD District Devices FAQs.