TECHNOLOGY AT HOLY ANGELS

With our mobile labs, any classroom easily converts to a computer lab facilitating technology integration in different subject areas.

Holy Angels School sees technology as a valuable instructional tool that can deepen and enrich any lesson, capable of enhancing the communication ability and productive capacity of students and staff.

Holy Angels School has adequate resources to utilize technology as a tool for learning. Currently in place are 40 iBooks, used at least once a week by each classroom during computer class. Students and staff also have access to PCs in the library and the computer lab. Our classrooms are equipped with at least one PC, a printer, a television and a VCR. All classrooms have CTN access and a closed circuit system is in place that is utilized for communications by the principal, students and staff. All our computers are networked and have high-speed Internet access.

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary goal of the Holy Angels School Technology Plan is to infuse 21st century information technology into every aspect of curriculum, teaching, communicating and professional growth. All students, instructional and non-instructional staff will be learners and problems solvers, able to seek and use information and communicate effectively to pursue real-world learning and work.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET

1. I will not use a computer to harm other people or their work.
2. I will not damage the computer or network in any way.
3. I will not waste computer resources such as disk space and paper.
4. I will not use any articles, stories, or othr works I find online and pretend it is my own.
5. I will not view, copy or use other people's folders, files or work without their permission.
6. I will not give out my name or other personal information over the Internet.
7. I will not share my passwords to anyone.
8. I will not send a picture of myself or others over the Internet without my teachers'/parents' permission.
9. I will not fill out any form or request online that asks for any information about my school, my family or myself without first asking for permission from my teachers/parents.
10. I will not view Internet sites that my school or teacher does not allow or think inappropriate.
11. I will tell my teachers/parents if I see any bad language or pictures on the Internet, or if anyone makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable online.
12. I will not download or install any software, shareware, or freeware unless I have permission from my technology teacher.
13. I will never agree to get together with anyone I "meet" online without first checking with my teachers/parents.
14. I will use electronic mail only for school work and with my teacher's approval, I will be courteous and polite when I write email or other electronic messages. I will not compose, send and receive personal email using any school computer.
15. I will not use bad language online.
16. I will practice safe computing, and check for viruses whenever I borrow a disk from someone, download something from the Internet or receive an attachment.
17. I will be a good online citizen and not participate in any activity that hurts others or is against the law or my school's policy.

COMPUTER CLASS RUBRIC

• Respecting all computer components and equipment (2 pts)
• Respecting other students' work and files (2 pts)
• Listening and following all class instructions (2 pts)
• Giving your best effort on all computer assignments (4 pts)

IBOOK CARE GUIDELINES

1. Make sure hands are clean before using the iBook.
2. When moving the iBook, hold it with both hands.
3. Do not drop the iBook or allow it to fall.
4. Do not leave the iBook unattended.
5. No food or drinks when using the iBook.
6. Do not touch the screen.
7. Clean the iBook only with materials approved by the technology teacher.
8. Do not physically mark up the iBook. It should be clean at all times, no writing or stickers.
9. Damage to or inappropriate use, neglect , abuse of the iBook should be reported immediately to the teacher