How do I access the Internet?
Your teachers will tell you how to access the Internet, or you may ask in the Media Center. For BYOD, you will be using a different network than the one typically used by WCPSS. (It is faster!)
What if I can't get my device to access the school's network?
Ask your teacher or bring your device to the Media Center.
When may I use my device?
You may use your device before or after school, during lunch, and when your teacher asks you to use it in class. Your classroom teacher is the one who determines whether or not you will be needing your device during his/her class period.
Do I need to pay for any special applications or programs for my device?
WCPSS will be providing Google accounts with Google Apps for Education for all students. Most other tools will be web-based and should not cost anything.
If I have stored some of my work on my student drive (H) at school, how do I access it from home?
You cannot access work at home from your student drive (H - identified by your student number). However, if you store your work in your Google Drive, you will be able to access it from any computer anywhere.
Will there be charging stations to recharge batteries?
No. Devices that have been charged at home should have enough battery life to last during the school day. Not every class will be using devices every day.
What if my device is damaged or stolen?
Because BYOD is a privilege and not a requirement, you are responsible for your own device. Neither Green Hope High School nor WCPSS is responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen devices. Your parents may want to insure your device, and if you are purchasing a new device, you may want to purchase the extended warranty.
Why can't I use my 3G/4G network during school?
The wireless network provided by Green Hope High and WCPSS has security and filters that make Internet access safer and purposed for learning.
What if I don't have a device to bring to school?
Students without devices either will be provided a device to use while in class or will be paired with a group. No one will be penalized for not bringing a device!
Your teachers will tell you how to access the Internet, or you may ask in the Media Center. For BYOD, you will be using a different network than the one typically used by WCPSS. (It is faster!)
What if I can't get my device to access the school's network?
Ask your teacher or bring your device to the Media Center.
When may I use my device?
You may use your device before or after school, during lunch, and when your teacher asks you to use it in class. Your classroom teacher is the one who determines whether or not you will be needing your device during his/her class period.
Do I need to pay for any special applications or programs for my device?
WCPSS will be providing Google accounts with Google Apps for Education for all students. Most other tools will be web-based and should not cost anything.
If I have stored some of my work on my student drive (H) at school, how do I access it from home?
You cannot access work at home from your student drive (H - identified by your student number). However, if you store your work in your Google Drive, you will be able to access it from any computer anywhere.
Will there be charging stations to recharge batteries?
No. Devices that have been charged at home should have enough battery life to last during the school day. Not every class will be using devices every day.
What if my device is damaged or stolen?
Because BYOD is a privilege and not a requirement, you are responsible for your own device. Neither Green Hope High School nor WCPSS is responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen devices. Your parents may want to insure your device, and if you are purchasing a new device, you may want to purchase the extended warranty.
Why can't I use my 3G/4G network during school?
The wireless network provided by Green Hope High and WCPSS has security and filters that make Internet access safer and purposed for learning.
What if I don't have a device to bring to school?
Students without devices either will be provided a device to use while in class or will be paired with a group. No one will be penalized for not bringing a device!