FCPS is committed to providing a safe digital environment to support student. We make FCPS student devices available for check-out to students who need them. Students can also choose to use a family-owned device for learning, also known as BYOD.

What To Do If You Want Your Child to BYOD

1. Ensure that your family device meets the following criteria: 
   • The BYOD device must be a laptop equivalent with a screen and keyboard. Smartphones, smart watches, and other wearable technologies are not considered acceptable laptop equivalents. Note that PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students are typically provided with an iPad for learning in FCPS. 
   • The BYOD device should be able to connect to the FCPS WiFi to access learning resources. Cellular device connections are not acceptable while on FCPS property. 
   • The BYOD device must be able to run Google Chrome, the FCPS-approved internet browser. 
2. If your family device meets the above criteria, reach out to your school to let them know you would like your child to use your family device for learning, and discuss whether any non web-based applications will be needed. FCPS software licensing agreements do not permit installation on personally-owned devices. While most core FCPS applications are web-based and accessible on any device, parents should double-check with the school to determine if they need to purchase and install software on that device to facilitate their student’s learning. 
3. Once you have confirmed necessary applications with the school, log into the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) and complete the “FCPS Issued Laptop” Opt-Out form.  This indication will let us know that we do not need to check-out an FCPS laptop to your child.
4. Make sure you and your child have reviewed the Student Rights and Responsibilities, which includes the acceptable use policy for students on the FCPS network. This policy applies to any personal devices on our network as well. 

Be aware that some standardized tests require the student to test on an FCPS-owned device. We will have an FCPS device available for your child to use during testing periods.

Cell phones are not included. Students in grades K-6 (including 6th grade students at Poe MS, Holmes MS, and Glasgow MS)

Please visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage for the most up to date information about cell phone use in the elementary setting.

Fairfax County Public Schools and Stenwood ES are not responsible for any device, data loss, theft, damage or other associated costs of replacement or repair incurred during the school day as a result of participation in this program. Fairfax County Public Schools is also not responsible for the maintenance or configuration of personally owned electronic and computing devices. Maintenance and charging are the responsibility of the student. Devices may not be charged or serviced during the school day.

FCPS Technology Resources

FCPS provides information on gaining access to technology at home, internet safety, Google Apps for Education, and more.