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The West Bend School District provides a Chromebook as part of our 1:1 device program to support student learning. All students in grades K-12 (In Person, Hybrid, and Virtual through WBVA) will receive a chromebook for student use during the school year. With all K-12 students having devices, this helps support any mode of instruction during the school year. This program allows students to collaborate using technological tools to construct knowledge and personalize learning to meet each and every student’s needs. The program also guarantees that each student will have access to these tools at school and it allows for learning to continue outside the school day using the same technological tools.

The district has selected the Chromebook as the device for all students and an always on hard shell case. Families are provided insurance to cover accidental breakage of the device.

To learn more about the 1:1 program, please see the link below to the 1:1 program handbook along with other resources about the 1:1 program This handbook covers an overview of the program, expectation of students, information about how internet access is filtered to provide a safe online learning experience and information about the optional insurance program offered, cost and what is covered by this program.

1:1 Device Program Handbook

1:1 Device Program Handbook - Spanish

1:1 Overview Presentation

Canvas allows students online access to course documents, links to information, assignments and allows students to submit work 24/7 whenever they are connected to the Internet. Canvas provides one landing point for students to access course materials and has a built in calendar that pulls data from all courses to help students with their time management skills. Students are also able to set-up reminder notifications both by e-mail and text message. 

Parents can gain access to Canvas by clicking here https://wbsd.instructure.com/login/ldap. You must have login information ready. 

Click here for directions on creating a parent account. 

Click on the links below to learn more about the parent/observer options for Canvas:

Canvas Parent/Observer App

Setting up Parent/Observer Account

Overview of Parent/Observer Account in Canvas

Google Apps for Education offers students free Web-based email, calendar and documents for collaborative study anytime, anywhere.  Visit the Google Apps for Education webpage for additional information. 

What Does The West Bend School District Do?

The West Bend School District deploys a variety of safety and security measures to keep students safe online at school and at home along with keeping sensitive data private. To learn more visit please review our WBSD Student Internet Protection document. 

What Can Parents Do?

Many devices have parental controls along with the ability to download apps and web browsers that can limit access to certain materials on the internet. Check out this great resource from Common Sense Media titled Everything You Need to Know About Parental Controls.

Apple iPhone, iPad and Ipod Parental Controls

Android Phone  - Google Family Link

Parent Resources for appropriate technology use in the home:

Wisconsin DPI and Wisconsin DPI Interact Course - Parent/Student course on Cybersafety

Common Sense Media

Stay Safe Online - National Cyber Security Alliance 

Cyberbullying Research Center