Technology Readiness

Building the Capacity for Change!

The District 15 technology team works in a collaborative effort with all departments to focus on the following goals:

Assessment Readiness

Instructional Delivery

Future Textbook / Curriculum Adoptions

District 15 is computer-based assessment ready!

McHenry School District 15 is a 1:1 take home school district, meaning every student has their own Chromebook device that can easily be used for testing and everyday instruction.

Rolling out mobile technology to District 15 classrooms.
Pictured above: Over 2,200 Chromebooks

Learn more about the Chromebook:

McHenry District 15 Technology Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions from Parents:

Does this mean students won't learn how to write with a pen or pencil anymore?
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- No, students will still use paper and pencil. They will just spend an increased amount of time typing, which will help them improve their keyboarding skills.
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Will my child be learning different curriculum?
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- No, the curriculum and standards taught will be the same across the grade level. Chromebooks are just a tool that will be used to deliver the curriculum.
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Will information about my child be stored or shared on the internet?
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- No. All students are registered with only a user name and password. Any content put into Google Apps is safe from other organizations and is fully owned by District 15.
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