Frederick High School One to One Program

Frederick, South Dakota

Frederick High School Tablet/Laptop Program

The focus of the Learning With Tablets Program at Frederick High School is to prepare students for their future, a world of digital technology and information.  As we enter the twenty-first century, excellence in education requires that technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the educational program.  Increasing access to technology is essential for that future, and the learning tool of these twenty-first century students is the tablet computer. The individual use of tablets is a way to empower students to learn at their full potential and to prepare them for the real world of college and the workplace. Tablets encourage students to solve problems and think critically by stimulating analytical thinking. Learning results from the continuous dynamic interaction among students, educators, parents and the extended community. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. To the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning.  Learning with tablets integrates technology into the curriculum anytime, anyplace.         

 The policies, procedures and information within this document apply to all tablets used at Frederick High School, including any other device considered by the superintendent to come under this policy.

 

Teachers may set additional requirements for computer use in their classroom.

 

 

The tablet/laptop selected for use at the Frederick High School are the HP 2730 Tablet and HP 6930 Laptop.

 

HP Compaq 2730p Tablet

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business,

Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SL9300 Processor

Memory: 2048MB 800DDR2 (1 DM module)

Hard Drive: 120 GB 5400rpm FX Hard Drive

Screen: 12.1 WXGA Display

Keyboard: Dual point Keyboard

Battery: 6Cell 44Whr 2730p Battery

Modem and Network Adapter: MDC v1.5 Modem, Broadcom WLAN 802.11a/b/g draft-n

Module

Bluetooth: WPAN Bluetooth 2.0+Module

 

 HP Compaq 6930p Laptop

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Business

Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400

Memory: 2048MB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM) Hard Drive: 160 GB 5400rpm SATA Screen: 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare

Keyboard: Enhanced dual pointing devices with scroll zone Battery: 6Cell (55Whr) Li-ion Modem and Network Adapter: 56K v.92,

Intel WLAN802.11a/b/g/n

Bluetooth: HP Integrated Module with Wireless Technology

Video Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 w/256MB of dedicated video memory

Optical: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

 

 

 

Tablets will be distributed each fall during on the first day of school  Parents & students must sign and return the Tablet Computer Protection plan, Student Pledge , and the Acceptable Use Policy/Student Account Agreement documents before the tablet can be issued to their child.  The Tablet Computer Protection plan outlines three options for families to protect the tablet investment for the school district.  Please review the Tablet Computer Protection plan included in this handbook. 

 

Tablets will be collected at the end of each school year for maintenance, cleaning and software installations.  Students will retain their original Tablet each year while enrolled at FHS.

 

 

 

Students are responsible for the general care of the tablet they have been issued by the school.  Tablets that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the technology team which includes Mrs. Rall, Mrs. Hertel, and Mrs. Barondeau.

 

3.1 General Precautions

 

Ø  No food or drink is allowed next to your tablet while it is in use.

Ø  Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the tablet.

Ø  Students should never carry their tablets while the screen is open, unless directed to do so by a teacher.

Ø  Tablets should be shut down before moving them to conserve battery life.

Ø  Tablets must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not the property of the Frederick Area School District.

Ø  Tablets must never be left in a car or any unsupervised area.

Ø  Students are responsible for keeping their tablet’s battery charged for school each day.

Ø  Tablets should always be at room temperature before booting.  If they are cold, condensation will form in the harddrive and destroy it.

 

3.2 Carrying Tablets

The protective cases provided with tablets have sufficient padding to protect the tablet from normal treatment and provide a suitable means for carrying the computer within the school. The guidelines below should be followed:

Ø  Tablets should always be within the protective case when carried.

Ø  Some carrying cases can hold other objects (such as folders and workbooks), but these must be kept to a minimum to avoid placing too much pressure and weight on the Tablet screen.

Ø  The tablets must be turned off before placing it in the carrying case.

 

3.3 Screen Care

The tablet screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.

 

Ø  Do not lean on the top of the tablet when it is closed.

Ø  Do not place anything near the tablet that could put pressure on the screen.

Ø  Do not place anything in the carrying case that will press against the cover.

Ø  Do not poke the screen.

Ø  Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, or disks).

Ø  Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth.  Microfiber cloths work best

Ø  Do not pick up the tablet or laptop by the screen as it loosens the hinges.

 

 

 

Tablets are intended for use at school each day.  In addition to teacher expectations for tablet use, school messages, announcements, calendars and schedules will be accessed using the tablet computer.  Students must be responsible to bring their tablet to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher.

 

4.1 Tablets Left at Home

If students leave their tablet at home, they must immediately phone parents to bring them to school. Repeat violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

 

4.2 Tablet Undergoing Repair

Loaner tablets may be issued to students when they leave their tablets for repair at the technology team.

 

4.3 Charging Your Tablet’s Battery

Tablets must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. Students need to charge their tablets each evening.

 

In cases where use of the tablet has caused batteries to become discharged, students may be able to connect their computers to a power outlet in class but all rooms are not able to support the electrical needs of every student.

 

4.4 Screensavers

Ø  Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver.

Ø  Presence of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language,

      alcohol, drug, gang related symbols or pictures will result in disciplinary actions.

Ø  Passwords on screensavers are not to be used.

Ø  Hard drive passwords are forbidden.  If used, students may be responsible for the cost of replacement hardware.

 

4.5 Sound

Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.

                                                                                                                             

4.6 Printing

Students may use printers in classrooms and computer lab with teachers’ permission during class or breaks. 

 

 

5.1 Saving to the Home Directory

Students will be logging onto our network in order to back up their work.  Students will have their own user account and folder on the network with ample space to back up any school-related work.

 

The tablets will be set up with a Home Directory/Documents in which students should save their work.  The Home Directory/Documents will automatically save a copy of all student documents saved to the Home Directory/My Documents to the high school server while they are on the high school network.  When a student adds a document to the Home Directory/My Documents folder while working at home or away from school, that document will be copied automatically to the school server when the student logs onto the network at school through a synchronization process.

 

Additional folders in the Home Directory/Documents may be created or added by the student. All student work should be stored in one of the Home Directory/Documents folders.

 

Only files stored in the Home Directory/Documents will be automatically backed up and saved.  Student work saved to a different location on the computer will not be saved to the high school server.

 

5.2 Saving data to Removable storage devices

Students should also backup all of their work at least once each week using removable file storage.  Removable memory cards may be purchased at a local retailer. 

 

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost due to mechanical failure or accidental deletion. Computer malfunctions are not an acceptable excuse for not submitting work.

 

 

6.1 Originally Installed Software

The software originally installed by the FHS must remain on the tablet in usable condition and be easily accessible at all times.

 

The tablet is supplied with Windows Vista Business operating system and with additional software. 

From time to time the school may add software applications for use in a particular course. The licenses for this software require that the software be deleted from tablets at the completion of the course.  Periodic checks of tablets will be made to ensure that students have deleted software that is no longer required in class and that the school has not exceeded its licenses.

 

6.2 Virus Protection

The tablet has anti-virus protection software. This software will scan the hard drive and floppy drive for known viruses on boot up. The virus software will be upgraded from the network.   The school’s storage server and state e-mail server are also installed with virus protection software and hardware.

 

6.3 Additional Software

It is the responsibility of individual students to be aware of additional software programs and files loaded onto their tablet. Students are responsible for maintaining the integrity of software required for facilitating academic activities. 

Ø  Any additional software must be appropriate for the school environment and may not infringe on the productivity of the classroom setting.

Ø  Students are responsible for ensuring that only software that is licensed to their tablet is loaded onto their computers.

Ø  Violent games and computer images containing obscene or pornographic material are banned.

 

6.4 Inspection

Students may be selected at random to provide their tablet for inspection.

 

6.5 Procedure for re-loading software

If technical difficulties occur or illegal software is discovered, the hard drive will then be re-formatted and re-imaged. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data deleted due to a re-format and re-image.

 

6.6 Software upgrades

Upgrade versions of licensed software are available from time to time. Students will be instructed

to upgrade their software from the school’s network periodically.

 

7.1      Educational Purpose

Ø   The Frederick Area Network has been established for a limited educational purpose. The term “educational purpose” includes classroom activities and career development.

Ø   The Frederick Area Network has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. Frederick Area School District has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material you access or post through the system. You are also expected to follow the rules set forth in district policy and the law in your use of the Frederick Area Network.

Ø   You may not use the Frederick Area Network for commercial purposes. This means you may not offer, provide, or purchase products or services through the Frederick Area Network.

Ø   You may not use the Frederick Area Network for political lobbying. But you may use the system to communicate with elected representatives and to express your opinion on political issues.

7.2      Student Internet Access

Ø   Students will have access to Internet World Wide Web information resources through their classroom, library, or school computer lab.

Ø   Elementary students will have e-mail access only under their teacher’s direct supervision using a classroom account. Elementary students may be provided with individual e-mail accounts under special circumstances, at the request of their teacher and with the approval of their parent.

Ø   Secondary students may obtain an individual e-mail account with the approval of their parents and as permitted by the district.

Ø   You and your parent must sign an Account Agreement to be granted an individual e-mail account on the Frederick Area Network. This agreement must be renewed on an annual basis. Your parent can withdraw their approval at any time.

Ø   If approved by your principal, you may create a personal Web page on the Frederick Area Network. All material placed on you Web page must be pre-approved in a manner specified by the school. Material placed on your Web page must relate to your school and career preparation activities.

7.3         Unacceptable Uses

The following uses of the Frederick Area Network are considered unacceptable.

Ø    Personal Safety

a.        You will not post personal contact information about yourself or other people. Personal contact information includes your address, telephone, school address, work address, etc.

b.        You will not agree to meet with someone you have met online without your parent’s approval. Your parent should accompany you to this meeting.

c.        You will promptly disclose to your teacher or other school employee any message you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.

Ø    Illegal Activities       

a.         You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Frederick Area Network or to any other computer system through the Frederick Area Network or go beyond your authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person’s account or access another person’s files. These actions are illegal, even if only for the purpose of “browsing”.

b.         You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal.

c.         You will not use the Frederick Area Network to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of person, etc.

Ø    System Security

a.        You are responsible for your individual account and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no conditions should you provide you password to another person.

b.        You will immediately notify a teacher or the system administrator if you have identified a possible security problem. Do not go looking for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access.

c.        You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following the district virus protection procedures if you download software.

Ø    Inappropriate Language

a.          Restrictions against Inappropriate Language apply to public message, private messages, and material posted on Web pages.

b.          You will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language.

c.           You will not post information that could cause damage or a danger of disruption.

d.          You will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks.

e.          You will not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending them messages, you must stop.

f.            You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.

Ø    Respect for Privacy                                                                        

a.            You will not re-post a message that was sent to you privately without permission of the person who sent you the message.

b.            You will not post private information about another person.

Ø    Respecting Resource Limits                                                                    

a.            You will use the system only for educational and career development activities.

b.            You will not store large files, including video and music, unless absolutely necessary.

c.            You will not post chain letters or engage in “spamming”. Spamming is sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.

d.            You will check your e-mail frequently, delete unwanted messages promptly, and stay within your e-mail quota.

e.            You will subscribe only to high quality discussion group mail lists that are relevant to your education or career development.

Ø    Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement                                                 

a.            You will not plagiarize works that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours.

b.            You will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner. Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have questions ask a teacher.

Ø    Inappropriate Access to Materials                                                

a.            You will not use the Frederick Area Network to access materials that is profane or obscene (pornography), that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (hate literature). A special exception may be made for hate literature if the purpose of your access is to conduct research and both your teacher and parent have approved.

b.            If you mistakenly access inappropriate information, you should immediately back out and tell your teacher or another district employee. This will protect you against a claim that you have intentionally violated this policy.

c.            Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think it would be inappropriate for you to access. The district fully expects that you will follow your parent’s instructions in this matter.

7.4       Your Rights                                                                                                  

Ø    Free Speech                                                                                    

a.            Your right to free speech applies also to your communication on the Internet. The Frederick Area Network is considered a limited forum, similar to the school newspaper, and therefore the district may restrict your speech for valid educational reasons. The district will not restrict your speech on the basis of a disagreement with the opinions you are expressing.

Ø    Search and Seizure                                                                                   

a.            You should expect only limited privacy in the contents of your personal files on the district system. The situation is similar to the rights you have in the privacy of your locker.

b.            Routine maintenance and monitoring of the Frederick Area Network may lead to discovery that you have violated this policy or the law.

c.            An individual search will be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that you have violated this policy or the law. The investigation will be reasonable and related to the suspected violation.

d.            Your parents have the right at any time to request to see the contents of your e-mail files.

e.            Random monitoring of accounts does occur to ensure proper use of the system.

Ø    Due Process                                                                                    

a.            The district will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the Frederick Area Network.

b.         In the event there is a claim that you have violated this policy in your use of the Frederick Area Network, you and your parents will be provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to present an  explanation before a neutral administrator. Generally, the district follows the following: 1^st offense – 2 weeks computer usage suspension, 2^nd offense – 4 weeks computer usage suspension, 3^rd offense – 6 weeks computer usage suspension, and further offenses will require board review and possible action. These offenses are accumulative through a student’s educational career and do not renew yearly. If an offense involves legal issues the proper authorities will be notified.

c.         Additional restrictions may be placed on your use of your Internet account.

Ø    Limitation of Liability                                                                                              

The district makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the district system will be error-free or without defect. The district will not be responsible for any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The district is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. The district will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system.

Ø    Personal Responsibility                                                                                        

a.            When you are using the Frederick Area Network, it may feel like you can more easily break a rule and not get caught. This is not really true because whenever you do something on a network you leave little “electronic footprints,” so to odds of getting caught are really about the same as they are in the real world.

b.            But the fact that you can do something or think you can do something without being caught does not make it right to do so.  Even if you don’t get caught, there is always one person who will know whether you have done wrong – and that person is you. Your use of the Internet can be a mirror that will show you what kind of a person you are.

 

 

8.1 Tablet Identification

Student tablets will be labeled in the manner specified by the school.  Tablets can be identified in the following ways:

Ø  Record of serial number and machine name tag

Ø  Individual User account name and password  

 

8.2 Password Protection

Students are expected to password protect their tablets by setting a complex start-up password and keeping that password confidential.

 

8.3 Storing Your Tablet

When students are not monitoring tablets, they should be stored in a classroom. Nothing should be placed on top of the tablet, when stored in the classroom.  Students are encouraged to take their tablets home every day after school, regardless of whether or not they are needed.  Tablets should not be stored in a student’s vehicle at school or at home.

 

8.4 Tablets Left in Unsupervised Areas

Under no circumstances should tablets be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas include the school grounds and campus, the cafeteria, locker rooms, library, unlocked classrooms, bathrooms and hallways.  Any computer left in these areas is in danger of being stolen.

 

Unsupervised tablets will be confiscated by staff and taken to the main office.  Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving your tablet in an unsupervised location.

 

 

9.1 HP Warranty

This coverage is purchased by the Frederick Area School District as part of the purchase price of the equipment. HP warrants the tablets from defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown or faulty construction and will provide replacement parts necessary to repair the tablet or tablet replacement. The HP warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or computer viruses.  Please report all tablet problems to the technology team.

 

9.2 Accidental Damage Protection

The Frederick Area School District has purchased through HP coverage to protect the tablets against accidental damage such as: liquid spills, accidental drops, power surges, and natural disasters. This coverage does not provide for damage caused by fire, theft, loss, misuse, intentional or frequent damage or cosmetic damage. HP will assess the tablet damage and repair or replace the machine at no cost if the damage is determined to be accidental, infrequent, and within the protection guidelines. The tablet is covered with a three-year HP Warranty and Accidental Protection Plan.  FHS technicians will service repairs and replacements for detective parts and acts of accidental damage.  Please report all tablet problems to the technology team.  One caveat to the accidental damage plan is that one tablet can only be serviced three times in a year.  So take good care of your tablet.

 

9.3 School District Protection

School District Protection is available for students and parents to cover tablet replacement in the event of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire.  The protection cost is $25.00 annually for each tablet with a maximum cost of $50.00 per family and includes a $200.00 additional charge for each claim. 

 

Students or parents may wish to carry their own personal insurance to protect the tablet in cases of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire.  Please consult with your insurance agent for details about your personal coverage of the tablet computer.

 

9.4 Claims

All insurance claims must be reported to the main office.  Students or parents must file a police or fire report and bring a copy of the report to the superintendent’s office before a tablet can be repaired or replaced with School District Protection.

 

Fraudulent reporting of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire will be turned over to the police and insurance company for prosecution.  A student making a false report will also be subject to disciplinary action.

 

The District will work with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department to alert pawnshops and police departments in the area to be aware of this district-owned equipment.

 

 

The Technology team coordinates the repair work for tablets.  Services provided include the following:

 

Ø  Hardware maintenance and repairs

Ø  Password changes

Ø  User account support

Ø  Operating system or software configuration support

Ø  Application information

Ø  Re-imaging hard drives

Ø  Updates and software installations

Ø  Coordination of warranty repairs

Ø  Distribution of loaner tablets and batteries

 

1.         Can I use the HP 2730/6930 tablet/laptop computer and software throughout my career at FHS?
Yes.  While the rapid pace of computer technology guarantees that more advanced units will be available before you graduate, your unit will be powerful enough for your classroom work throughout your career at FHS. The available software will be usable in upper level as well as entry-level course work. Of course, just as upper level courses require different textbooks, you may need additional software as you move through the curriculum.

           

            The only exception is that Freshman will move to the HP 2730 when they are Sophomores.

2.            What if I already have another model or brand of tablet computer?
You will be required to use the school district issued tablet for school purposes.  This is necessary to ensure that you have a computer that gives you network capability and the ability to run the software that you will need in your courses. The Frederick Area School District is also limited to provide maintenance service or assistance for only the HP devices.  For these reasons, other tablet computers will not be used on the Frederick Area School District network at school.

3.            Can I have my tablet computer this summer?
No. All tablets will be collected at the end of the school year for general maintenance, cleaning, and software installation purposes.  Students will receive their tablets again at their orientation session in the fall to ensure that everyone receives complete information about the computer, including its warranty, insurance coverage, software usage and FHS’s policy regarding the ethical use of computers.

4.            Where do I find a HP authorized service technician?
Frederick Area School has certified technicians working in the district that can do warranty repair work.  If you have a question or a service need, take your tablet to the technology team.

5.            What about insurance against theft or breakage through carelessness?
Your tablet computer is very portable and very valuable, making it an attractive target for thieves. Therefore, the Frederick Area School District tablet protection is recommended.  The protection covers the tablet for a $25.00 payment. You will be responsible for paying an additional charge of $200.00 for each theft or loss claim.

The best insurance is to take care of your tablet/laptop.  Do not leave your tablet/laptop in the building, classroom, or car unattended. Always know where your tablet/laptop is! Above all, take your computer home each night.

6.            Does FHS provide maintenance on my HP 2730/HP 6930?
Yes. The technology team will coordinate maintenance for students. Students enrolled at FHS will be covered by a maintenance agreement for items described in the HP warranty agreement and Accidental Protection Plan.  Please consult the warranty agreement so that you understand what is and what is not covered. 

7.            What will I do without a computer in my classes if my tablet unit is being repaired or while I am replacing it if it is lost or stolen?
Frederick High School stocks a limited number of tablet computers that can be loaned out on a first come, first-serve basis. You will be able to apply for a loaner unit with the technology staff. If you are in possession of a loaner, treat it as if it were your own computer. You will be responsible for any damage to the unit or for its loss.

8.            If I purchase software in addition to the available software provided through FHS, will the tech team staff load it for me?
No.

9.            Will I need to buy a modem?
No. A modem is built into the HP devices.

10.         Will there be facilities to back up the files I create on my tablet?
Yes.  When you save your documents to the Home Directory/Documents folder, your files are automatically saved to the school storage server.  You are also encouraged to save your documents to a removable memory.

11.         What if I want to add options to my tablet later?
Only the Frederick Area School District is authorized to add options and upgrades to your computer.

12.         What if I want to run another operating system on my tablet?
Only the operating system chosen by the Frederick Area School District will be authorized to run on a student-issued tablet computer.

13.         Will I be given a new battery if mine goes bad?
The tablet battery will be replaced by the manufacturer for defects.  You will be responsible for charging your battery and proper battery maintenance. 

14.         What has the school done to help prevent students from going to inappropriate sites?
We have a software product which is designed to help monitor all Internet sites that students attempt to access. This software blocks inappropriate sites and also logs a history of every site that each user opens.  All students who attempt to find inappropriate sites will be directed to the technology coordinator and superintendent’s office.

15.         Are Student Tablets subject to school “snooping”; what if they bring their tablet in for repairs and “objectionable data” is detected?
Inappropriate material on tablets should be reported to the classroom teacher, superintendent, or technology staff immediately upon identification.  Students who have “objectionable data” on their tablet but have failed or chosen not to report it, will be referred to the technology coordinator and superintendent’s office.

16.         If the accessories to my tablet are lost or stolen, how much will it cost to replace them?  In the event that tablet accessories are stolen, you should report the lost items to the technology team.  The cost to replace specific accessories is listed below: 

6930 Parts
AC adapter: $53, Keyboard: $74, 6 Cell Battery: $158, Memory 2GB: $206,
160GB Harddrive: $164, CDRW/DVD Combo drive: $117, Motherboard: $461 , LCD: $625, Docking Station: $279


2730 Parts
AC adapter: $29, Keyboard: $120, Stylus Pen: $45, 6 Cell Battery: $132, Memory 2GB: $75, 120GB Harddrive: $238, Expansion Base(CDRW/DVD): $510, Motherboard: $1549, LCD: $1510

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