BYOD Initiative

BOYD, or Bring Your Own Device, provides 1 to 1 student to device environment in every classroom.  This allows teachers opportunities to create activities leveraging the power of Internet tools and resources to differentiate instruction and personalize learning for every student.  Students develop information literacy skills and positive work habits when working with technology, such as managing distractions, practicing responsible online communication, and demonstrating digital citizenship and cybersafety.

Also know that a device purchased for use at CRMS will also be supported at Castle View High School.  The recommended system requirements for a Chromebook for our school and the high school are the same adding to the longevity of the devices educational use. 

Chromebooks are lightweight, cost effective devices available from a variety of manufactures and resellers at different price points.  They are low risk for viruses, have an operating system that automatically updates, and are easily configured to access our school network.  With their 6-8 hour battery life and 10 second start up time, teachers are able to design blended learning activities with transitions that seamlessly move between different styles of learning throught the school day.  having a common platform also increases teacher efficiency in the classroom by streamlining troubleshooting and content integration.  

For these reasons, we highly recommend Chromebooks for student use, but other personally owned devices are also acceptable.  Other devices could be a Windows or Apple computer.  We do not recommend a table as their web browser is often limiting and find that students work best with a full keyboard.  Recommended Minimum Requirements (Same as CVHS)

Students are responsible for bringing their fully charged device to school with them each day.  Chromebooks should be able to go the entire day on a single full charge.  

At school, students are expected to use their devices in accordance with all school and district policies.  For more information, please review the Student Code of Conduct policies regarding technology use and personal devices. 

If you do not provide a device for your student, CRMS does have a limited number of Chromebooks we can assign to a student.  We believe all of our students should have access to this technology and we will support them in doing so.  Please reach out to your grade level counselor or administrator for further assistance.

Students can receive support for their personally owned device in the Library from our staff.  We are available for technology support for student devices to help ensure access to their course content.  

• Chromebook Purchase: District Purchasing Options
• For purchasing same device our school does (not required)
• Chromebook FAQs
• Chromebook Help Resources