SOL Testing Electronic Policy Reminder


SOL TESTING

VDOE and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) have an electronic device policy which is to be followed during all SOL testing. To maintain test security, the possession of cell phones or other electronic devices (including wearable technology) in the testing room is prohibited. If a student is discovered with a prohibited electronic device while in a test environment, the student’s test will be stopped, the electronic device will be confiscated, and the student will be removed from the test environment. School administrators, consistent with the Acceptable Use Policy and Student Rights & Responsibilities, have authority to search the “item of personal belonging” (e.g., the cell phone or other device, including wearable technology) if it is believed to contain evidence of a violation of school regulations (in this case, cheating). School administrators have the right to apply school-based consequences based upon their investigation of the situation. Please talk to your student about the electronic device policy and the serious consequences of violating it. Students should consider leaving these devices at home on 

Students will be using their FCPSOn Devices for SOL testing.  Students will need to bring a fully charged laptop and power charger the day before each SOL test.  While in the testing location, these devices may be used for SOL testing ONLY.  Accessing other websites, programs, social media, emails, or network folders is prohibited and is subject to the same consequences stated above.

While the main testing window is from Tuesday, May 15 through Thursday, May 24, this policy applies to all make ups and retakes as well.