1. Why are Chromebooks being sent home with students?
We aim to create a learner-focused environment with voice, choice, and opportunities for innovation. Providing Chromebooks to students in grades 6 -12 enhances equitable access to learning tools, extending education beyond the classroom.

2. How is technology integrated into the curriculum?
Schoology, our learning management system, is used in secondary and some elementary schools, supporting dynamic, student-centric learning. With Chromebooks, students engage in active learning, digital citizenship, problem-solving, and global collaboration.

3. What information will students receive about their devices?
Students complete a Chromebook orientation course covering device management, digital citizenship, and resources. Parents can access this course through Schoology.

4. How can parents support their child's use of technology?
Parents should set expectations for online behavior, monitor device use, create rules for electronic use at home, and engage with their child's digital learning.

5. How is internet safety ensured?
We use Securly for web filtering, consistent with federal regulations and community standards, both at school and at home. Parents can also apply additional controls through their internet service provider.

6. Where can parents find additional resources for online safety?
Helpful websites include Common Sense Media for parental guidance and tools.

LOW-COST INTERNET OPTIONS IN PIERCE COUNTY

We know that many students and their families depend on the Internet, whether at school or at home, so they can do homework, search for jobs, access financial or government services and much more. As educators, we know that having the Internet at home is critical to ensuring that your child can stay connected to online assignments, classmates and teachers.

This is why we would like to make you aware of three low-cost options that are available for families who are eligible for the National School Lunch Program, receive HUD housing assistance, or are a low-income veteran who receives state and/or federal assistance.

• Comcast Internet Essentials
• CenturyLink Lifeline
• Simply Internet by Wave

In addition to the resources listed above, organizations and business within the Peninsula District have opened up their businesses and agreed to support our students with free Wi-Fi.

If none of these options will work for your family, please contact your child’s school directly as other options may be available.