We've made great strides in incorporating technology into our classrooms. We believe that if our children are to excel in a fast-changing, global society, we must provide them with the technology resources they need to succeed in a digital age. 

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to School

Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade are allowed to bring a personally owned computing device to school to support their learning. Students can connect their devices to the FCPS wifi using these directions.

The use of student-owned devices is restricted to instructional activities under the direct supervision of a staff member. 

Students using privately owned electronic devices must follow the policy stated in Student Rights and Responsibilities while on school property, attending school-sponsored activities, or using the FCPS network.

Approved personally owned electronic and computing devices for use at Stenwood must meet 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. l

Cell phones are not included. Students in grades K-6 (including 6th grade students at Poe MS, Holmes MS, and Glasgow MS): Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities when appropriate. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.

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.