TAP - Technology Access Program
The Palmdale School District Foundation, in conjunction with the Palmdale School District, is pleased to provide access to surplus used electronic devices through the Technology Access Program (T.A.P.).Steps to qualify for a device from the T.A.P. program:
- Download the "REQUIRED - Parent / Guardian Signature form" below.
- Print the form.
- A parent or guardian must sign the form.
- Contact the phone number on the form to schedule a time to get a device.
T.A.P. Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Palmdale School District Chromebook / Chrome PC take-home program is called T.A.P. or Technology Access Program.
Question: Who is providing the TAP Chromebooks / Chrome PC?
Answer: The Palmdale School District Foundation is providing the Chromebook / Chrome PC devices for this program.
Question: What is a TAP Chromebook?
Answer: A Chromebook is a used device that has been properly surplused by Palmdale School District. It has been wiped clean un unenrolled from Palmdale School Districts Google Workspace.
Question: What is a TAP Chrome PC?
Answer: A Chrome PC is a used device that has been properly surplused from Palmdale School District. It has been loaded with Neverware software to emulate a Chromebook!
Question: Who can get a TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC?
Answer: All students currently enrolled in the Palmdale School District are eligible to receive a free Chromebook / Chrome PC device to take home. Supply is limited. Priority will be given to foster and homeless students and all others on a first-come-first-served basis.
Question: How can my child get a TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC?
Answer: The parent/guardian and the student need to fill out and sign the form and return it to the school. The child’s teacher will collect the form and hand it to the site tech. The site tech will officially check out a device to the student through an inventory system to ensure every child only receives one device. Check-out will occur either before or after school hours.
Question: How many TAP Chromebooks / Chrome PC’s can my child get?
Answer: Every child will be allowed one (1) device for their tenure with the Palmdale School District.
Question: How will the TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC be identified?
Answer: Each Chromebook will be marked and will have a TAP sticker applied. These should not be removed from the device. However, your child is allowed to add more stickers if they wish.
Palmdale School District Foundation Technology Access Program (TAP) Frequently Asked Questions for Parents/Guardians
Question: Will the TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC be monitored at home?
Answer: No. Parents/guardians will be responsible for monitoring their child’s use of the device while at home.
Question: Can my child bring the TAP Chromebook / / Chrome PC to school?
Answer: Your child will have access to district-provided Chromebooks at school and should not need to bring them to do their work. If they do bring the Chromebook to school its use will likely be restricted to break times and lunch. Additionally, the Palmdale School District will assume no responsibility for damage or loss to the TAP Chromebook while on campus.
Question: Will my child need to return the TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC if he/she leaves the Palmdale School District?
Answer: No. The device is your child’s to keep.
Question: What if the TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC breaks or no longer works while my child is in the Palmdale School District?
Answer: If the device stops working through no fault of the child (no evidence of any damage), they may exchange the Chromebook / Chrome PC through the TAP program provided there are additional devices available for exchange. Your child must still be in a Palmdale School to be eligible for the exchange program.
Question: What do I do with the TAP Chromebook / Chrome PC when it is no longer usable?
Answer: At the end of its life, it is your responsibility to properly dispose of the device. Local agencies allow for the free disposal of electronic devices. Please obey local laws and ordinances.
