Technology Resources
Digital Citizenship Parent Resources
- FCPS Digital Citizenship Website
- Free online course for parents to take with their child
- Tip Sheets, Device Contracts and Media Agreements(with translations)
- Advice Videos
- Reputable Non-FCPS resources
- FCPS 24-7 Parent View Curriculum tab
SCMS Bring Your Own Device
- Benefits
- makes possible a 21st century classroom
- fosters student ownership of their own learning
- student has real time access to information
- smooth transition between home and school
- provides easier student access to online instructional materials
- supplements school resources and equipment
- BYOD Zones must be adhered to
- Hallway, Locker Rooms, Bathrooms, and Cafeteria
- Prohibited (device is silent and out of sight)
- Violation will result in confiscation of device
- Classrooms & Library
- Prohibited (device is silent and out of sight)
- Students may use devices if specified by teacher or supervising staff member for instructional use
- Violation will result in confiscation of device
- Ask your teacher about connecting your personal device to the FCPS Network
- Instructions for connecting a BYOD to the FCPS Network
Student participation in BYOD is governed by the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. Parents and students are required to read and accept the Acceptable Use Policy for Student Network Access within the SR&R document. BYOD permission is now acknowledged by signing the parent and/or guardian signature sheet within the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.