Student-Owned Computing/Network Devices Initiative

FCPS has introduced an exciting new initiative encouraging students to bring in their personally-owned computing and network devices to school -- including laptops, netbooks and tablets. The ever-increasing amount of online instructional resources is the primary motivation behind this initiative. Participation in this initiative is strictly optional, at the discretion of each family.
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Personal Device Information & Permission Form for Parents
This form contains detailed information about acceptable use of personally-owned devices.
(Please note that translations for these forms are available in the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu and Vietnamese)
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Personal Device Usage Guidelines & Expectations
  • Students should FIRST check with their teachers if they are interested in bringing in their own devices, as each teacher will be able to advise them about when and for what they might need to use personal devices in class.
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  • BEFORE being allowed to use a personal device in school, students MUST bring in a signed permission form. (NOTE: Only the last *2* pages of the "Personal Device Information & Permission Form" need to be brought in to school.)
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  • The second page of the permission form includes space to write down the device make and model, serial number and MAC (network) address. If you are unsure of how to find the MAC address, please check this guide.
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  • BEFORE personal devices can be used, they must also be registered by Mr. Murphy and Mr. Craig-Kuhn, who will offer personal device registration time on Fridays between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
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  • Students and parents need to be aware that the students are responsible for any device(s) they bring in to school, and although Mr. Murphy and Mr. Craig-Kuhn will assist in registering new devices to insure they work on our wireless network, we cannot troubleshoot or repair student devices.
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  • Student devices cannot be stored at school, nor will there likely be a way to charge them if they are low on battery power – so when bringing in personal devices, students must make sure that they’re fully charged before coming in to school.

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