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Technology @ CSD

At CSD we provide students with technology appropriate for their age and academic needs.

We employ several methods to limit the content students are able to access on the internet as well as protecting our network and systems from cyber attacks.  Our web filtering software is CIPA compliant and provides protection anytime a student is logged into a Chrome browser with their CSD account regardless of the device or network they are using.

At CSD, we use Google Workspace for Education. Google Workspace for Education is a set of education productivity tools from Google including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and more used by tens of millions of students and teachers around the world. At CSD, students will use their Google Workspace for Education accounts to complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, sign into their Chromebooks, and learn 21st century digital citizenship skills. Only students in grades 8-12 will have access to email unless circumstances require access to email, such as enrolling in an NCVPS class prior to 8th grade.

At the beginning of each school year all students and parents/guardians attending CSD will be required to review and acknowledge our Acceptable Use Agreement for CSD Technology.  The agreement will be sent to all families through ParentSquare or other appropriate communication methods.

All students and parents/guardians in grades 6-12 will also be required to acknowledge our Device Loaner Agreement and pay a modest Technology Fee.  The agreement and payment will be provided through ParentSquare or other appropriate communication methods.

For details on technology devices used in each school/program please click on the tabs below.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Each classroom has a set of Apple iPads for student use.  The iPads are shared across the class and used under the supervision of the teachers and assistants.

Grades 2 – 5

Each classroom has a set of Chromebooks for student use.  The laptops are shared across the class and used under the supervision of the teacher and assitants.

Grades 6 – 7

Each student is assigned a Chromeboook when they enter 6th grade.  Students are able to take the laptop home and are responsible for having it with them at school and charging it as necessary.  Students are expected to take proper care of the Chromebook and report any issues with it to a teacher.  The same laptop will be assigned to each student for grades 6 and 7.  Students will turn in the Chromebook at the end of each school year.

Loaner Chromebooks are available for daily use by requesting one from a teacher.

Each student is assigned a new Chromebook when they enter 8th grade and will use it for the rest of their time at CSD.  Students are able to take the laptop home and are responsible for having it with them at school and charging it as necessary.  Students are expected to take proper care of the Chromebook and report any issues with it to a teacher or the Tech Team.  Students will not turn in their Chromebook until either they withdraw from CSD or when they graduate.

Loaner Chromebooks are available for daily use as follows:

  • 8th grade: the 8th grade Administrator will issue loaners as necessary
  • High School: loaner Chromebooks are available from the Front Desk.  Student will need to leave a phone or another item of value when signing out the Chromebook

Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Each student will be assigned an Apple iPad for their use.  Students will take the iPad home and are able to keep it over the summer between Kindergarten and 1st grade.  Students are expected to keep the iPad in good condition and report any issues to a teacher.

Grades 2-5

Each student will be assigned a Chromebook for their use.  Students will take the laptop home and are able to keep it over the summer until 5th grade.  Students are expected to keep the Chromebook in good condition and report any issues to a teacher.

  • Kindergarten and 1st Grade

    Each classroom has a set of Apple iPads for student use.  The iPads are shared across the class and used under the supervision of the teachers and assistants.

    Grades 2 – 5

    Each classroom has a set of Chromebooks for student use.  The laptops are shared across the class and used under the supervision of the teacher and assitants.

    Grades 6 – 7

    Each student is assigned a Chromeboook when they enter 6th grade.  Students are able to take the laptop home and are responsible for having it with them at school and charging it as necessary.  Students are expected to take proper care of the Chromebook and report any issues with it to a teacher.  The same laptop will be assigned to each student for grades 6 and 7.  Students will turn in the Chromebook at the end of each school year.

    Loaner Chromebooks are available for daily use by requesting one from a teacher.

  • Each student is assigned a new Chromebook when they enter 8th grade and will use it for the rest of their time at CSD.  Students are able to take the laptop home and are responsible for having it with them at school and charging it as necessary.  Students are expected to take proper care of the Chromebook and report any issues with it to a teacher or the Tech Team.  Students will not turn in their Chromebook until either they withdraw from CSD or when they graduate.

    Loaner Chromebooks are available for daily use as follows:

    • 8th grade: the 8th grade Administrator will issue loaners as necessary
    • High School: loaner Chromebooks are available from the Front Desk.  Student will need to leave a phone or another item of value when signing out the Chromebook

  • Kindergarten and 1st Grade

    Each student will be assigned an Apple iPad for their use.  Students will take the iPad home and are able to keep it over the summer between Kindergarten and 1st grade.  Students are expected to keep the iPad in good condition and report any issues to a teacher.

    Grades 2-5

    Each student will be assigned a Chromebook for their use.  Students will take the laptop home and are able to keep it over the summer until 5th grade.  Students are expected to keep the Chromebook in good condition and report any issues to a teacher.