Piner is pleased to be 1:1 with Chromebooks for all students!

Chromebooks

Student Use in Classrooms

KCSD’s goal is for every student in grades 1-12 to utilize technology to enhance learning and ensure transition readiness. Therefore, students will be required to take their device to every class daily. Please ensure that the device is charged at home and ready to be utilized throughout the day. The Chromebook is considered to have the same purpose as a textbook. Although Chromebooks may not be used daily in classes they will be needed to access activities and materials provided from the teacher through Schoology.

Bringing the Device to School

It is imperative that students bring their fully charged device to school daily for learning. 

• Teachers will design lessons and classroom structures based on students having access to their device.

• Students who accidentally leave their device at home will need to report to the office to contact someone who can bring the device to school.

• If your child has access to technology at home and you would like to leave the school issued device at school, please reach out to their homeroom teacher to make arrangements for this. 

Charging of Devices

It is the students' responsibility to have their devices charged each day when they come to school. 

• During a normal school day, a fully charged chromebook typically can be used an entire school day with no additional charging required. 

• Students should establish a routine for charging the device before arriving at school. 

• It is the student's responsibility to maintain the power adapter and cable. 

Downloading Programs & Personalizing the Device

• Only KCSD’s Technology Department or its authorized representatives may install applications/ software on student devices. (This does not pertain to normal updates to existing programs on the computer)

• Stickers and other markings on the outside of the device will not be allowed. Each device is easily identified by an asset tag that is placed on the device by KCSD and may NOT be removed.

Earbuds/Headphones

• The use of earbuds/headphones in class and/or during the regular day must be authorized by the classroom teacher or administrator.

Student Access to the Internet

• At school, students will have access to the internet through the school network. 

• When not at school, students can access the internet on district devices if they have internet access available. As with any other internet-enabled device, KCSD recommends that parents/or legal guardians monitor their student's time and activities on the internet.

• The device's content filter will also be in place when students access the internet outside of the school. Therefore, sites that are "blocked" at school will also be "blocked" in other locations where students access the internet.

• If prohibited or inappropriate web sites or content are accessed by accident, the student should immediately leave the site and report the incident to his/her teacher.

• Students that purposely circumvent the filter will result in disciplinary actions.

Schoology

This year, all students in KCSD will utilize the Schoology Platform for online instruction. Schoology offers a Parent Portal that allows parents access to their student's work and grades in their Schoology classrooms. Parent Portal access can be set up by obtaining a "Parent Access code" from your student's teacher. 

Infinite Campus

Please reach out to our school secretary, Mrs. Due, for your activation key.

Resources for Parents

SB 181 - Communication

📘 What is Senate Bill 181 (SB 181)?

As of June 27, 2025, a new Kentucky law—Senate Bill 181 (SB 181)—went into effect. This law focuses on protecting student safety, promoting parental rights, and ensuring clear, traceable digital communication between school staff and students.

Here’s what you need to know as an elementary parent:

💬 What Does SB 181 Require?

SB 181 sets guidelines for how school employees and volunteers communicate with students using technology (such as email, apps, or messaging platforms).

It ensures that all digital communication is transparent and traceable, so families are always aware of when and how staff are communicating with students.

✅ What This Means in Elementary Schools:

In elementary settings, staff primarily communicate with parents and guardians—not students directly—so this law will likely not affect your day-to-day experience.

However, in rare cases where a teacher, coach, or staff member might message a student (for example, to offer encouragement or instructional help), they are required to use a district-approved, traceable platform such as:

• Outlook Email (@kenton.kyschools.us)

• Schoology

• Infinite Campus

• BrightArrow

• Other learning tools like Google Docs (with tagged comments), IXL, Amplify, etc.

❗ Please Note: Apps like ClassDojo are still great for teacher-family communication, but they are not approved for direct messaging to students under this law.

📝 What If I Want to Allow More Direct Communication?

If you would like to allow a staff member or coach to communicate directly with your child outside of the approved platforms, you may complete a parent/guardian communication waiver. This is optional and gives you more control over your child’s communication preferences.

Contact the school office if you’re interested in learning more about this waiver.

🧑‍🏫 Why This Matters:

SB 181 is designed to:

• Protect student privacy and safety

• Keep parents informed and involved

• Maintain professional, accountable communication within schools
  
  

We appreciate your support in following this law and helping us create a safe, transparent environment for all students.

📞 Have Questions?

Please reach out to the school office—we’re happy to help!