Devices & Digital Resources
Purpose and Device Access
WCPS provides Chromebooks to support teaching, learning, and equitable access to digital resources. Student devices are essential tools for communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Assignment: Chromebooks and chargers are assigned to each school and/or each student. Devices are primarily for school-day use and generally remain at school but may be taken home in some cases or at the schools discretion.
- Ownership: Chromebooks and chargers are school property; use is a privilege, not a right.
Students are responsible for all activity on their account and must handle devices responsibly.
- Handling: Keep food/drinks away from the device, carry it carefully, and clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth.
- Security: Keep login information secure and do not use others' accounts.
- Reporting: Report any damage, loss, or technical issues to a teacher immediately.
- Prohibitions: Do not bypass filters, engage in cyberbullying, or access inappropriate content.
- Monitoring: WCPS reserves the right to monitor usage and files on school devices.
- Damage: Damage or repeated issues may result in disciplinary action and/or financial responsibility for repairs or replacement.
Digital Resources
To provide your student with the most effective learning experience, our district utilizes several industry-standard digital tools, such as Google for Education, as primary instructional resources. Some tools require consent due to the collection of basic student information involved in the educational process. We take your child’s data security seriously and ensure all approved tools meet rigorous privacy standards.
Google Workspace for Education
WCPS provides a Google account for all students. This account is required to sign into Chromebook and to access a wider variety of tools that support teaching and learning. This account is a privilege, not a right, and students should have no expectation of privacy when using their school-issued Google accounts.
Google requires parent/guardian permission for student access for specific apps. These permissions will be collected as part of the online registration/parent permission forms process.
Student accounts are deactivated within 30 days of graduation or withdrawl from the division.
Division Approved Digital Tools
WCPS utilizes a vetting process for all Division purchased digital resources. The process evaluates alignment to the Virginia Standards of Learning, Cost, Technical Compatibility, and adherence to Student Data Privacy Laws/Policies. WCPS procures Data Privacy Agreements with vendors.
Platforms/Tools that involve the collection of basic student information to function may require consent. Below is a list of all Division Approved Resources. Click on the "+" to view additional information on each product.
WCPS Approved Digital Resources
Description: Online programs and individual courses
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: 1. Requires consent for students under the age of 13 2. Requires supplementation for SOLs
Description: Math Textbook
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13
Description: Graphic Design Suite
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Learning Management System - State Approved
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Communications & Classroom Management Tool
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: With the Following DPA Restrictions: The following features or products are NOT covered under this DPA: 1. Family Chat 2. Family Communities 3. Home Island 4. ClassDojo Plus Non-School Use Features 5. Parent AI Tools 6. Dojo Tutor - except for certain Dojo Tutor Information when specifically shared at the direction of the parent or any Dojo Tutor services to be contracted to be part of the Services 7. Linked Data - to be used in both the school Services and the Outside School Account 8. Parent Account Data - to be used in both the school Services and Outside School Account as noted in Section 4 of Exhibit A.
Description: Digital Resource Hub
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Math Resource - State Approved
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Library Catalogue
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Textbook - Environmental Science High School
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Finance Course Curriculum Resource High School
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Textbook - Science k-5
Approval: Approved
Conditions: None. This site doesn't require student accounts and is aligned to VA SOLs so there are no conditions of use.
Description: Content Filter/Web Monitoring System *Requirement of Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)*
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Textbook for Language Arts
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Instructional Resources for EL
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Math Resource
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: For use in Math. It is not listed on the VLA Reading list.
Description: Language Arts Resource
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: 1. Requires educational institute consent for students under the age of 13 2. For use in language arts grade 6-8
Description: Career Exploration Resource
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Assessment Platform
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Communication Platform used for Sports
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Science Textbook 6-8
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires consent for students under the age of 13.
Description: Spanish Textbook High School and EL Resources
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: 1. Requires educational institute consent for students under the age of 13 2. For use with for Spanish courses 3. EL students, aligned with WIDA standards
Description: Finance Course Resource
Approval: Approved with Conditions
Conditions: Requires educational institute consent for students under the age of 13