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
  • FCPS Digital Citizenship
  • Digital Citizenship: Students
  • Digital Citizenship Families
  • Digital Privacy in FCPS
  • Internet Content Filtering
  • Social Media Best Practices for Students
  • Preparing FCPS Teachers
  • VDOE Internet Safety

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.