The
Information Center is the hub of the school where students and staff have
ever-expanding print and non-print media resources and a wide array of
changing technologies to support and enhance both the curriculum and access
to global information.
The
Information Center is open
from 8:15 to 4:00 including
at lunch times. A total of three
items can be checked out at any one time.
Books are due back in two weeks; magazines
and reference materials in three days. All students
are given a briefing at the beginning of the year and research lessons
are taught throughout the year.
A
computer lab is also available to students with a variety
of programs and Internet connectivity. To use the Internet students must
have a signed permission slip from parents. The use of
all computers is for school-related projects only.
An
important part of the library program is the Scholastic Reading Counts
where students accumulate points as they read and take quizzes. Every
month there are celebrations to reward student progress.
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Computer
Guidelines
Student Computer and Internet Access
Agreement
--Must be signed both by parents and students before students are allowed to use school computers
--Kept on file in the school office
--Must be signed every yearAcceptable Use
--I agree to use DoDEA’s computer services only in support of my education and research consistent with the educational objectives of DoDEA.--If I have questions about my computer use, I will ask my teacher
Privileges
--Failure to comply with DoDEA’s guidelines could mean that you lose the privilege of using computers at school.--Parents will be informed of serious offenses.
Internet Etiquette
--It is expected that you will use courteous and respectful language.--Student files and communications are monitored by the network administrators and teachers
Security
--It is your responsibility to protect your account. Never share your password with another student.
Vandalism
--Vandalism is not just physical damage to computer equipment, but includes damaging user files or the system
Making the Right Choices
When you use the computers on the school network you must always remember that you have agreed to use DoDEA’s computer services “only in support of my education”. What does that mean? It means that you are responsible for making the right choices
When using the Internet you are responsible for only going to sites which have an educational purpose – i.e. a class assignment. Going to inappropriate sites will result in losing your computer privileges at school and possibly disciplinary action. What should you do if you are searching for a site and an inappropriate one comes up?
Show a teacher so he/she make a note of the URL so the site can be blocked. If you do not inform a teacher and your “history” is checked you could be in trouble.
Remember: game sites, personal email, chat rooms, & shopping are also off limits on school computers.
Do’s & Don’ts of Computer Use
DO
--memorize your password
--always check floppy disks and USB sticks for viruses before taking them back and forth from home
--restart your computer at the end of a session – not just “log off”.
--remember that all files in the Student common drive must be in folders. All files not in folders will be deleted.
DON'T
--forget your log-in
--play non-educational games
--print directly from the Internet – save text to a Word document
--download games, files that end in an exe extension, or any additional task bars
--listen to music online
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