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Hidden Valley High School
Laptop Initiative FAQs
HVHS PTSOMarch 21, 2005
FAQs?
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question
• Why?• Rules of Laptop Use / Consequences• Home Internet Use• Loss and Theft• Damage and Repairs• Network Monitoring• Update and News• Q and A
Why? Prepare Students for today’s world
Accommodate different learning styles
Close the Digital Divide—give all students
the same resources
Allow access to information 24/7
Provide the most current information
Rules of Laptop UseStudents are not allowed to …• chat or use instant messenger
– This includes web based chat • download copyrighted videos, music or games. • play games on their laptop. • listen to music on their laptops during school. • use pictures on the computer that are sexually
explicit, promote drugs or alcohol, contain profanity, or that may be deemed inappropriate for school.
• attempt to bypass security or alter or rename files on the laptop or network.
• interfere with use of network by others. • use computer or network for commercial purposes.
Consequences
• First Offense – One Hour ASD
• Second Offense –One Day ISD
• Third Offense – Loss of Laptop Use to be determined by administrators
Internet Use at Home Wireless High Speed becoming
very popular in SW Co.
Secure your Network at Home …have neighbors secure theirs
No filter provided by RCPS when laptop leaves our network
Loss or Theft
• Report loss or Theft immediately to SRO, Administrator or Technology Specialist.
• Police report must be filed
• $250 deductible applies to theft or laptop and accessories
• Stop Tags are installed as a theft deterrent
Damage and Repairs Aug – December 7th
407 Parts Orders
Dec 7th – March 18th
770 Parts Orders
1177 total / 129 school days Average of 9 orders a day
Most damage can be prevented1. Use bag provided – laptop only2. Proper Handling3. Intentional Damage
Network Monitoring
• Locally – laptops can be monitored on an individual basis
• Bandwidth use and web browsing behaviors monitored from central office
• Files stored on Network server space is monitored on a regular basis
Updates and News
• RCPS receives award– American School Board Journal’s 11th Annual
Magna Awards– Honorable Mention for Technology Program
Laptop Collection– during exam week June 3rd -9th
Additional Technology Specialist will begin at HVHS July 1
HVHS Laptop information available from the HVHS website
