• YOU WILL NEED:

    1. An Internet-capable device.

    BYOD devices are privately owned, wireless and portable electronic devices that can be used for educational purposes within a classroom. BYOD devices are more than just cell phones; laptops and tablets are preferred for classroom use. Students unable to bring their own devices to school will have access to technology available at NWCCA.

    NWCCA teachers are using more technology in their classrooms. While personal devices are allowed in the classroom, teachers are not responsible for the repair of any devices. Teachers are facilitators of instruction and should not spend time fixing technical issues with personal devices in the classroom. WCPSS requires that all staff have a “hands off” policy on student devices.

    1. To connect to the BYOD network...

    Add the BYOD on your device (it is not discoverable).  Instructions are posted in each classroom.

    1. Your school-issued Google account which includes Google Drive to store documents…

    WCPSS email, Google accounts, and access to Google Apps for Education will be provided by the county for every student.

    1. Signed NWCCA BYOD Guidelines on file…

    Student and parent or guardian will need to sign the WCPSS BYOD Agreement. Spanish.

    AGREEMENTS:

    In bringing a device to school with the intent to use it in class, you are agreeing to adhere to the following:

    • Use of this BYOD policy in the classroom is at the discretion of the teacher.
    • Students take full responsibility for their devices (loss, theft, damage, and acceptable use). 
    • Students must immediately comply with teachers' requests to shut down devices or close the screen. 
    • Teachers may collect devices for purposes of testing or classroom policy.
    • Personal devices will not be used during state assessments. 
    • Students and parents are expected to respect and protect 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. Devices cannot be used during class for personal use (EX:  texts, calls, music, games, web sites other than assigned, etc).
    • Due to infrastructure, students understand that printing from personal devices will not be possible at school.
    • Students will use the guest network (search WAKE-BYOD) for network access
    • Students are expected to follow the Responsible Use Guidelines stated in the NWCCA Student Code and the Wake County Acceptable Use of Technology Policy. Any violation is unethical and may result in the loss of technology privileges at school, as well as other disciplinary action.
    • School administrators have authorization to collect/examine a device if a violation of the School Code of Conduct or the WCPSS Acceptable Use Policy is suspected.