It's a few minutes before distance learning is scheduled to begin. A student attempts to turn on the laptop only to find the screen is blank. After turning it back on and off several times, it is evident the laptop is broken.
The first step is to contact the Family Technology Support Center at (513) 363-0688 to determine if the issue can be resolved over the phone.
If it can't be fixed with the help of a representative from the support center, there is another option. Beginning January 4, students and families can drop off their CPS-issued device at one of 18 school sites and swap it out for another device. It's that simple.
"During distance learning, we understand that a broken device means students can't connect with their teacher or complete assignments and we want to get another device in the hands of students as quickly as possible," said Jeff Chrystal, director of device management.
A total of 36 schools will be designated as device repair sites, with 18 sites on a bi-weekly rotation. Each school will have a designated two-hour time for technology support — early morning, late morning or early afternoon. "Families can drop off a device at the most convenient location," Chrystal said.
The list of school sites and times designated for repair are listed below.
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January 4–8 and January 19–22 |
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AMIS |
8–10 a.m. |
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Pleasant Ridge Montessori |
8–10 a.m. |
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Ethel M. Taylor Academy |
8–10 a.m. |
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Hyde Park School |
8–10 a.m. |
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Walnut Hills High School |
8–10 a.m. |
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Hughes STEM High School |
8–10 a.m. |
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Hartwell School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Western Hills University High School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Silverton Elementary School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Mt. Airy School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Rockdale Academy |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Roberts Academy |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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John P. Parker School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Taft IT High School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Westwood School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Parker Woods Montessori |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Winton Hills Academy |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Sands Montessori |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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January 11–15 and January 25–29 |
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AWL |
8–10 a.m. |
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Woodward Career Tech High School |
8–10 a.m. |
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Aiken High School |
8–10 a.m. |
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South Avondale School |
8–10 a.m. |
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North Avondale Montessori |
8–10 a.m. |
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Cheviot School |
8–10 a.m. |
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Pleasant Hill Academy |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Roselawn Condon School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Chase School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Clark Montessori High School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Gamble Montessori High School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Oyler School |
10 a.m.–Noon |
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Shroder High School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Fairview-Clifton German Language School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Mt. Washington School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Riverview East Academy |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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Midway School |
Noon–2 p.m. |
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SCPA |
Noon–2 p.m. |