BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
What Type of Device Can I Bring?
Responsible Use of BYOD Agreement
Parents and students must first sign off on the Responsible Use of BYOD Agreement Form prior to being allowed to bring any devices on campus.
A link to this agreement to fill out at home can be found here: BYOD Agreement
Students take full responsibility for their devices.
Personal technology should not be left on campus before or after school hours.
If students forget devices at home, parents should not drop them off later to avoid interruption of instruction.
Students must immediately comply with teachers’ requests to shut down devices or close the screen.
Devices will not be used during assessments, unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
Devices will not be used with a substitute teacher in a classroom.
Students and parents are expected to respect and protect the privacy of others.
Students and parents are not permitted to capture, transmit, or post photographs/videos of any person on campus to public or social networking sites for personal reasons.
Students are expected to use devices at school for educational purposes only.
Students will access files or Internet sites relevant to the classroom curriculum and suggested by teachers.
Students understand that devices cannot be used during transition times, on the playground, on the bus, or at any other non-instructional time.
Students and parents understand that devices cannot be used at school for personal texting.
Students and parents understand that infecting the network with a Virus, Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information will result in disciplinary action
Due to infrastructure, students understand that printing from personal devices will not be possible at school.
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct Board policy 6410, as well as Board policy 6446: Student Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources. Any violation may result in the loss of technology privileges at school, as well as other disciplinary action.
The school has the right to collect and examine any device at any time.
Please understand that the use of personal devices to support educational experiences is not a necessity but a privilege. When expectations are abused, privileges will be taken away.
BYOD Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the Internet?
You will learn how to access the school's wireless network during the parent information night. Following the information session your child's homeroom teacher will be able to give you instructions on how to access the wireless network. The teacher may not do it for you. Your child must enter the information on their own device.
When can I use my device?
You can use your device when directed by the teacher to use it in class. Your classroom teacher is the one that determines whether or not you will be needing your device during his/her class period.
What if I can't get my device to access the school's network?
It is not the responsibility of the classroom teacher to "fix" your device. Most tablets/systems/smartphones will ask you if you want to join a detected wireless connection and then you can join the county provided network. If your device doesn't come up this way try clicking on the network icon/program and search for an available wireless network.
Do I need to pay for any applications/programs for my device?
Most other tools will be web based and should not cost anything. There may possibly be a time when a specific application/program is required by a teacher, much like a specific folder, binder, paper, project material would be required for a class. This would be subject/class specific.
If I have stored some of my work on my student drive at school how do I access it from home?
You can't. Your student drive at school is in a secured environment and can only be accessed from within the school's network. If you store your work within your Google account/drive you will still be able to access it from home.
What if my device is damaged during the day or stolen?
BYOD is a privilege and not a requirement therefore you are bringing your device to school at your own risk. Weatherstone Elementary School and/or WCPSS is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen devices.
Why can't I use my 3G/4G network during school?
The wireless network provided by WCPSS has security and filters that make Internet access safer and more directed for learning.
What if I don't have a device to bring to school?
BYOD is not a requirement at Weatherstone Elementary School. Although, students will be provided needed access to computers, networks, or the Internet when learning requirements demand. While BYOD simplifies and potentially enhances learning you will not be penalized for not bringing a device.
- A tablet, Nook, iPad, laptop, smartphone, etc. that can access a wireless server. Today most devices have built in wireless cards, but older models may need to have an external wireless adapter.
- A minimum of 1 GB memory in order to process materials found on the Internet. Dual processor level or higher.
- An Internet Browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and/or Internet Explorer on your device.
- There is no minimum requirement for storage,but please be aware that some class projects may require larger capacity. (flash drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- If you don't have a device available Weatherstone Elementary will make all efforts to give you access to the Internet through a school owned device/computer.
- Students need to have permission to access the Internet. If a parent/guardian has previously signed a WCPSS document denying access to these than that student will not be able to participate. This is not something that can be changed at the school level. Changing of the student access status must be done at the county level.
Responsible Use of BYOD Agreement
Parents and students must first sign off on the Responsible Use of BYOD Agreement Form prior to being allowed to bring any devices on campus.
A link to this agreement to fill out at home can be found here: BYOD Agreement
Students take full responsibility for their devices.
Personal technology should not be left on campus before or after school hours.
If students forget devices at home, parents should not drop them off later to avoid interruption of instruction.
Students must immediately comply with teachers’ requests to shut down devices or close the screen.
Devices will not be used during assessments, unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
Devices will not be used with a substitute teacher in a classroom.
Students and parents are expected to respect and protect the privacy of others.
Students and parents are not permitted to capture, transmit, or post photographs/videos of any person on campus to public or social networking sites for personal reasons.
Students are expected to use devices at school for educational purposes only.
Students will access files or Internet sites relevant to the classroom curriculum and suggested by teachers.
Students understand that devices cannot be used during transition times, on the playground, on the bus, or at any other non-instructional time.
Students and parents understand that devices cannot be used at school for personal texting.
Students and parents understand that infecting the network with a Virus, Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information will result in disciplinary action
Due to infrastructure, students understand that printing from personal devices will not be possible at school.
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct Board policy 6410, as well as Board policy 6446: Student Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources. Any violation may result in the loss of technology privileges at school, as well as other disciplinary action.
The school has the right to collect and examine any device at any time.
Please understand that the use of personal devices to support educational experiences is not a necessity but a privilege. When expectations are abused, privileges will be taken away.
BYOD Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the Internet?
You will learn how to access the school's wireless network during the parent information night. Following the information session your child's homeroom teacher will be able to give you instructions on how to access the wireless network. The teacher may not do it for you. Your child must enter the information on their own device.
When can I use my device?
You can use your device when directed by the teacher to use it in class. Your classroom teacher is the one that determines whether or not you will be needing your device during his/her class period.
What if I can't get my device to access the school's network?
It is not the responsibility of the classroom teacher to "fix" your device. Most tablets/systems/smartphones will ask you if you want to join a detected wireless connection and then you can join the county provided network. If your device doesn't come up this way try clicking on the network icon/program and search for an available wireless network.
Do I need to pay for any applications/programs for my device?
Most other tools will be web based and should not cost anything. There may possibly be a time when a specific application/program is required by a teacher, much like a specific folder, binder, paper, project material would be required for a class. This would be subject/class specific.
If I have stored some of my work on my student drive at school how do I access it from home?
You can't. Your student drive at school is in a secured environment and can only be accessed from within the school's network. If you store your work within your Google account/drive you will still be able to access it from home.
What if my device is damaged during the day or stolen?
BYOD is a privilege and not a requirement therefore you are bringing your device to school at your own risk. Weatherstone Elementary School and/or WCPSS is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen devices.
Why can't I use my 3G/4G network during school?
The wireless network provided by WCPSS has security and filters that make Internet access safer and more directed for learning.
What if I don't have a device to bring to school?
BYOD is not a requirement at Weatherstone Elementary School. Although, students will be provided needed access to computers, networks, or the Internet when learning requirements demand. While BYOD simplifies and potentially enhances learning you will not be penalized for not bringing a device.