- Watauga County Schools
- 1:1 Student Computing Program
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Student/Parent Mobile Computing Device Handbook
All Watauga County Schools students in grades 8 through 12 are issued their own Chromebook for use in their classes. These devices are an integral part of the innovative teaching and learning central to our mission. Click on this link to access the WCS Student/Parent Mobile Computing Device Handbook. This handbook outlines general guidelines for using a personal device at school. Parents and students will sign this agreement prior to being issued a school device.
1:1 Student Devices
The device issued to students are Chromebooks. The majority of our devices are Lenovo N23 or 100e Chromebooks. Click on this link to access more information about the device and the carrying case that WCS students will be issued.Chrome Apps/Extensions approved for WCS Students
Click this link to view the Chrome apps and extensions that are available for student use at WCS. Some apps and extensions are only available for specific users based on age and grade level. If you are unable to install an app or extension it is not approved for your group.Student Password Portal
New this year! Students who wish to change their Windows password, should access the password portal by clicking on this link. This portal is only available from inside our school network. The user will need to put Wcs\ before their user name in the Domain\user name box.
Example: Wcs\Doej
Once changed in the portal, your WCS Gmail password will also be changed, to sync.Below are additional resources related to the 1:1 computing program.
1:1 Parent Orientation Presentation
Important Technology Links
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1:1 Device Care and Maintenance
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8th Grade 1:1 Program Introductory Letter
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Chrome App/Extension Request Form (K-8)
This internal form is used for staff to request a Chrome App or Extension be whitelisted for student use in our K-8 schools. The form is intended to be used for collaborative planning with the school-base Instructional Technology Facilitator.
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Chrome App/Extension Request Form (WHS)
This internal form is used for staff to request a Chrome App or Extension be whitelisted for student use at our high school. The form is intended to be used for collaborative planning with the school-base Instructional Technology Facilitator.
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WCS Board Policy: Technology Responsible Use
Policy Code: 3225/4312/7320
