1. FCPS Pilot Regulation
ELECTRONIC DEVICES –
STUDENT USE

2. A. Definition
– Portable electronic communication
devices (hereafter referred to as
electronic devices) are any personal
devices that emit an audible
signal, vibrate, display a message or
visual, or otherwise summons or deliver a
communication on behalf of the
possessor.

3. B. Student Possession/Use
1. Student possession and use of electronic
devices on school property and at school-
sponsored events on and off campus is a
privilege, not a right.

4. B. Student Possession/Use
2. Students may use devices to participate in
teacher-approved activities and for
educational reasons in support of Frederick
County Public Schools curriculum for
instructional purposes, such as keeping
track of classroom assignments, research and
other related class activities.

5. Student Possession/Use con’t
3. Student possession or use of electronic
devices during the school day may be
permitted if the student and parent/legal
guardian accept the terms outlined in the
attached “Device Permission Form.” School
system staff reserves the right to revoke privileges
associated with this use under any of the
following conditions:
– a. Disrupts the learning environment or
approved school activity.
– b. Poses a threat to academic integrity.

6. Student Possession/Use con’t
– c. Violates confidentiality or privacy rights of
others during the school day as well as
during after-school activities or the safe
transportation of students.
– d. Electronic devices with camera and
recording functions may not be used to take
or transfer (anything)/any image at any time
on school premises without teacher
permission.
– e. Creates safety concerns.
– f. Violates criminal laws.
– g. Classroom use without teacher permission.

7. C. Theft/Damage
Disclaimer
Frederick County Public Schools is not
responsible for theft or damage to the
electronic device.
Students are encouraged to record a
device’s serial number to have available in
case of theft, which is a helpful tool when
reporting the information to law enforcement.

8. D. Students found to be in violation
of this regulation are subject to
disciplinary action in accordance
with FCPS Regulation 400-8 and
acceptable use of digital networks
and online resources in
accordance with FCPS Regulation
400-73.

9. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the parent of a BYOD
student:
– Agrees that their student may bring
personally owned device to school for
instructional use only.
– Agrees FCPS is not responsible for device or
data loss, device damage, cost for device
replacement or repair incurred during the
school day or at home as a result of
participation in this program.

10. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the parent
of a BYOD student:
–Indicates understanding that FCPS
staff will be unable to
store, support, or troubleshoot
student owned devices.

11. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the parent of a
BYOD student:
– Indicates understanding that FCPS uses
technological measures such as filtering to
promote Internet safety. Filtering limits
students’ ability to access harmful Internet
sites from any device connected to the FCPS
network, but only when this equipment is
used in school on the FCPS network.
Students should only use the FCPS
network, not private cellular service, for
Internet access while on FCPS property.

12. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the parent of a BYOD
student:
–Indicates understanding that the purpose of
allowing BYOD device use is to participate in
teacher-approved activities and for educational
reasons in support of FCPS curriculum for
instructional purposes, such as keeping track of
classroom assignments, research and other
related class activities.

13. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the parent of a BYOD
student understands that:
–Consequences for misuse will be imposed in
accordance with FCPS regulations
»governing student behavior (Regulation 400-8)
»acceptable use of digital networks and online
resources (Regulation 400-73).

14. Device Permission Form
When signed and returned, the BYOD
student:
•Acknowledges that he/she will utilize
the device(s) for instructional purposes
and in accordance with Board of
Education policies and FCPS
regulations while at any FCPS school or
on the FCPS network.

15. Device Registration Form
Students may register up to three
devices.

16. FAQ about Device Use
Students may use the registered devices to
complete activities in class, complete
homework, collaborate in real time research
projects, access Web sites with curriculum-
related content, keep track of classroom
assignments, record journal entries, and
participate in other approved instructional
activities.

17. FAQ about Device Use
Devices are the sole responsibility of the student.
FCPS accepts no responsibility for the security or
safety of the device. Students are responsible
for the security of the device. Teachers and
other staff will not store or hold onto devices.
School technology staff or teachers will not
support, repair or troubleshoot student devices.

18. FAQ about Device Use
It is recommended that devices come to
school with a full charge. Students should be
made aware that the school is not responsible
to provide an opportunity or the necessary
power to charge their device during the
school day.
– Devices may not be charged at school.

19. FAQ about Device Use
FCPS does not provide or require applications
or software for personally owned devices.
Classroom lessons will be tailored for
technology that all students can access. If
possible, a student may choose to complete
the same lesson on his/her personal device.
– Most BYOD activities are web-based.

20. FAQ about Device Use
If the device breaks while at school, the
student will put the device away and take it
home at the end of the school day and then
the student and parent can troubleshoot the
device. FCPS has limited resources and
cannot provide comprehensive support for
the wide variety of devices allowed under this
program.

21. FAQ about Device Use
To facilitate instruction and practice Internet
safety, FCPS’s Internet connection is protected
by an Internet content filter. Cellular data
plans do not use FCPS’s Internet connection
and, therefore, do not use FCPS’s Internet
content filter. Students should only use the
FCPS WiFi Internet connection with their BYOD
equipment while on FCPS property.

22. FAQ about Device Use
Personally owned devices are a supplement
to equipment already used in the classroom.
BYOD is an optional program and not
required. In the future, if a teacher requires a
device for instructional purposes and a
student does not have one, a device will be
provided.

23. Additional Student Use Guidelines
BYOD devices should be powered off
and put away when not being used for
a teacher directed activity.

24. Additional Student Use Guidelines
No downloading Apps at school
No typing in URL line
Use OneKey not Google

25. Additional Student Use Guidelines
Link to resources from either WKMS
Media Center page or teacher
page that you add as a shortcut on
your home screen
Creation of student email accounts
will not be required

26. Now, let’s see what you know!
Answer the following questions
clicking to the next slide to
verify your answer.

27. It is your right to use your device in class
for assignments.

28. It is your right to use your device in class
for assignments.
No, it is a privilege to use your device.
Staff reserves the right to revoke your
privilege to use your device in school.

29. It’s okay to Facebook at school.

30. It’s okay to Facebook at school.
No. BYOD devices are to be used to
participate in teacher-approved activities
and for educational use.

31. Someone took my device while I left
it unattended.
What happens next?

32. Someone took my device while I left it
unattended.
What happens next?
FCPS is not responsible for theft or damage
to your device. You are.

33. It’s no big deal if I don’t follow the guidelines.

34. It’s no big deal if I don’t follow the guidelines.
No. Students found in violation of the
guidelines are subject to disciplinary action.

35. I need my device after lunch in class, I’ll
just ask my teacher to store it for me.

36. I need my device after lunch in class, I’ll
just ask my teacher to store it for me.
No, staff may not store, support, or
troubleshoot student owned devices.

37. You can use your cell phone’s data
plan while at school to access web
resources.

38. You can use your cell phone’s data plan
while at school to access web resources.
No, you should only use the FCPS Guest
WiFi Internet while on FCPS property.

39. As long as your parents are okay
with it, you do not have to register
your device.

40. As long as your parents are okay with
it, you do not have to register your device.
No, you must fill out and return the Device
Permission Form with your Parent/Legal
Guardian.

41. You may register up to 3 devices using
the online registration of devices form.

42. You may register up to 3 devices
using the online registration of
devices form. Yes! Do not bring in
devices that are not registered.

43. I am allowed to charge my device
at school if I bring my charger.

44. I am allowed to charge my device at
school if I bring my charger.
No. You should bring devices fully
charged to school. If your device loses
charge, you must put it away.

45. It’s okay to just put my BYOD device in
vibrate mode and have it ready for use.

46. It’s okay to just put my BYOD device in
vibrate mode.
No. BYOD devices should be powered off
and put away when not being used for a
teacher-directed activity.

47. It’s okay to type in the URL line and
use Google on my device.

48. It’s okay to type in the URL line and
use Google on my device.
No. You should use links from our
media page or a teacher page to
access resources.