MARENGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. Where learning is valued and Excellence is the standard

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1 MARENGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Where learning is valued and Excellence is the standard

2 Welcome August 14th Freshman Mentoring Day Bus will run accordingly August 15-24th 2:10 Dismissal each day Freshman Parent Nights September 20th College and Career Planning October 4th ACT Prep and College Entrance

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4 ACT Scores MCHS Ave. State Ave ???????????????

5 What is your goal?

6 Breakfast is $1.50 served from 7:30 7:55 Lunch is $2.50 Can deposit money in Mealtime have to put in at least $25 and deposited before midnight for it to be on the students account by the next day, or the student may come into student services before 9:00 a.m. and deposit money $5 or more cash or check made out to MCHS. When a student has to leave for an appointment during the school day, students should bring a note into student services in the morning to receive their leave school pass or the parent may call ahead of time. Please remember if the parent shows up without giving the office an advanced warning that they may be waiting for their student and maybe late for their appointment. We will only call students between class periods; we will not call the class rooms during class time. The student must also bring in a note from who they ve seen at their appointment stating that they were at their appointment (doctor, dentist, court, physical therapy, etc.) for them to receive an excused absence. The note must be brought into student services within 24 hours of the student s absence. If parents know in advance that their student will be missing more than one day of school the student must fill out a prearranged absence form located in student services. The student is allowed 5 days per school year. If a student is riding the bus home with another student they must bring in a

7 Have a great year!

8 Welcome Class of 2016 and Parents Dr. Dan Bertrand, Superintendent Mr. Scott Shepard, Principal Mr. David Engelbrecht, Administrator- Technology Mr. Dan Kane, Network Administrator

9 Board of Education In February 2010, the Marengo Community High School Board of Education adopted the following: Mission statement Belief statements Vision Statement Goals Page 1 in your packet left side of your folder

10 The Mission of Marengo CHSD 154:

11 All students will: be able to think critically and solve real-world problems be drug-free and gang-free be technologically literate exhibit strong literacy skills exceed college entrance expectations be confident, motivated and successful have the knowledge and skills to be productive members of the society see relevancy in their learning

12 Digital Learning Environment - Netbook Program

13 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES To provide each student with a netbook computer so all students have computer access 24/7. To continue to provide students with up-to-date technology to use as a learning tool To create a digital learning environment by using the netbook as an essential tool in the delivery of each student s curriculum and instruction on a daily basis. To improve student s awareness and skill development in using web based resources to increase their achievement, critical thinking and problem solving skills. To teach 21st century literacy skills and extend each student's learning opportunities. To enhance school-home communication through the use of

14 DLE Netbook Program The $75 annual fee includes: 1 replacement extended life battery during the 4 years. a charger a padded bag for transport 1 set of ear buds At the end of four years the student has 100% ownership of the netbook.

15 School/Home Communication Edmodo is social learning platform being used as a Learning Management System. Teachers will post assignments, grades, documents and notices. By creating a parental account parents can view all of this information for each of their child s classes. Homelogic is parental link to our student database. Parents can access student discipline, semester grades, transcripts, attendance and teacher announcements.

16 Netbook Expectations for Students/Parents Must sign a Netbook Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before receiving your netbook. Should refer to the district website- Digital Learning in the top black bar to find.. Acceptable Use Policy Netbook Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ s) Students are responsible for the proper care, repair or replacement of the netbook. Charge your netbook each night and during lunch.

17 Resources and Support Important links can also be found on the Digital Learning web page. Ticketing system for troubleshooting Tech Resources page. Internet Safety links how to videos for Web 2.0 tools such as Edmodo, Google Docs and other resources. Parent control resources.

18 DELL -DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS 1.7 gigahertz ATOM processor -a common and standard speed for netbooks 2 gigabytes of RAM memory -the amount of memory within a laptop Three or more USB ports -this should allow for multiple devices such as a mouse, CDROM, and USB drive to be plugged in simultaneously. Extended life battery will initially last more than 7 hours, (4.5 hours of continuous use), which is a typical school day. Charging stations will be available in classrooms and other public locations throughout the school. A standard warranty gives us 30 days to find defects and return the

19 Internet Access for Students Students will be able to access the high school network/internet: From the MCHS south east parking lot 24/7. Each morning the building is open at 5:30 a.m. After school until 4 p.m. Or any evening the school is open for events/games. There are numerous location in Marengo where free Wi-Fi is available.

20 Operating System and Software The netbooks use Ubuntu Linux and Libre Office which are free open source applications and NOT have any Microsoft Software applications. Students are encouraged to use Google Docs for creating word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. These applications are increasingly being used by colleges and universities.

21 PROCEDURE FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT You were each given a folder with your name on a label with a letter (A, B or C) on it. This will be your group for the night Each group will go through 3-30 minute stations Station 1- Tour/Locker Check Station 2- Care, Safety and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Station 3- Netbook pickup and login Group A will start with a tour (station 1) in the atrium Group B will stay in the auditorium (station 2) Group C will start with the netbook pickup and login (station 3) It is important that all students and at least one parent go through all three stations.

22 SUMMARY Thanks for coming we look forward to an exciting new school year.

23 Digital Learning Environment Care & Use, Safety, AUP, Support

24 Proper Care & Use Handling Students should always place netbooks away from food and drink. Care should be exercised when plugging in and removing power cords, cables, and external storage devices. Power cables should not be wrapped around the charger when in use. Students should carry their netbook in the carrying bag which they were given with the netbook. The netbook should be kept in the bag except when it is going to be used. Do not put any small things like paper clips, staples or coins or other loose items inside the bag which may accidently get inside your computer. Do not put anything inside the bag except the computer or you will risk breaking the screen. Always handle the computer with two hands.

25 Proper Care & Use Temperature Exposure Netbooks should not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or ultraviolet light for a length of time. Do not leave a netbook in the car or outside. Such exposure to extreme heat or cold could result in damage. Screen Care Liquid cleaning solution should not be directly applied to the netbook screen or keyboard. The netbook screen can be easily damaged if proper care is not taken. Broken screens are NOT covered by warranty. Screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure. Do not touch the netbook screen with anything (e.g., your finger, pen, pencil, etc.) other than approved netbook screen cleaners. Clean the screen with a soft, dry anti-static cloth or with a screen cleaner designed specifically for LCD type screens only. Never leave any object on the keyboard. Pens or pencils left on the keyboard are guaranteed to crack the screen when the lid is closed.

26 Proper Care & Use Ventilation Avoid extended use of the netbook resting directly on your lap. The bottom of the netbook can generate significant heat and therefore cause temporary or permanent injury. Use a barrier such as a book or devices made specifically for this purpose when working on your lap. Also, avoid lap-based computing while connected to the power adapter as this will significantly increase heat production. Do not use the netbook with it on a pillow or other soft material that may restrict ventilation. The cost of repairs are as follows: o Screen -$50 o Keyboard- $25 o RAM - $25 o Hard Drive- $75 o WiFi Card- $35 o Motherboard- $90

27 Proper Care & Use Printing At School Students will have access to printers while at school. Printers available for student use will be shown in the printer list on their netbook. Students will be able to select the nearest, most convenient printer to use. Home Students will be able to install their own printers on their netbook at home.

28 Netbook Security An adhesive sticker with the student's ID information (picture, name, and ID number) has been placed on the lid of the netbook and on the netbook bag. ID s or ID stickers should not be removed or defaced. Each student has been assigned a netbook by serial number.

29 Student Internet Security & Safety What to share online & what to keep secure Safety training Document storage online Keep private information and your identity safe Dropbox is for general document storage not secure information

30 Internet Access for Students What if I don t have high speed internet at home? All student netbooks will be able to access the school computer network for high speed internet access. The school network can be accessed from the south school parking lot with a district issued user name and password. On school days the building will be open from 5:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. so students will be able to access the network inside the building. We have also identified local businesses who have free Wi-Fi in which students may access the internet in the community. If an Internet resource is not available or not working as expected what can be done? Contact MCHS support. Although MCHS support will address and work on every problem reported, some issues are out of the school network and can not be resolved. Often waiting and retrying a website later in the day will resolve the issue. Many websites do updates and changes that affect the availability of the tools they offer. Students will be able to access the high school network/internet: From the MCHS south east parking lot 24/7. Each morning the building is open at 5:30 a.m. After school until 4 p.m. Or any evening the school is open for events/games.

31 Internet Filtering & Online Safety Content Filtering at school MCHS uses a program that filters the internet while on the school s network. The filtering program identifies potential computer risks, threats and inappropriate material. The program tracks internet usage and can report past use and patterns of internet activity. NO Content Filtering provided by MCHS outside of school The student internet usage is only filtered while on the high school network. Parents are encouraged to load a filtering software on your netbook for home use. There are free and for purchase versions of filtering or parental control software for the Ubuntu Operating System. See the Tech resources page that can be found under the "Digital Learning" section on the school website The direct webpage for the resource site is

32 Acceptable Use policy You should have received a copy of the MCHS AUP and it is also included in the student handbook on page 38 If you have any questions regarding the AUP please contact the Administration Office

33 Google Applications for Education Marengo High School is a Google Apps for Education registered school The MCHS/Google provided Gmail account is an that the school has the ability to access to assist students when needed There are many other advantages to this that will be shared in different classes as the school year continues

34 Why Linux 1. more secure (less virus, malware and system compromised) which reduces costs for specific software to protect the computer and user 2. provides better stability 3. low to no cost for the operating system 4. has simplified updates which are less frequent and can be managed from a server with little or no down time for the user 5. update downloads are available free online 6. runs faster than other operating systems with the same hardware 7. is less likely to crash 8. has free software licensing 9. has fewer driver issues 10. offers free support and user groups 11. provides equitable, free access to all users 24/7

35 End User Support Help Desk Is in the commons and is open from 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. and after school until 3:30 p.m. The Help Desk is where to go if you need to print, get service or ask questions. Ticketing System If you have a problem with a netbook and the Help Desk is not open, you can your issue or problem to The technology staff will respond to your problem via . Loaner Netbooks Loaner netbooks will be available from the Help Desk when it is open or the Technology Office (1405) if you forgot their netbook or it is being serviced.

36 Student Netbooks Initial Training Presentation By: Dan Kane With help from Kirk Schnable and our TECS

37 System Check Do you have the correct netbook Does the netbook have the correct picture Do you have: Ear buds Charger Netbook case and... a netbook!

38 Agenda Ubuntu- login Internet- Connecting to WiFi Google - Gmail & Docs Dropbox - Create Account

39 Ubuntu Desktop

40 From your desktop, click the wifi symbol, click MCHS to connect.

41 Connecting to the Internet with Chrome

42 Click proceed Anyway.

43 Log In to MCHS Internet - User Name is Student ID

44 Click on Gmail icon

45 Gmail - Login Student

46 Accept new account agreement

47 Google Drive Home Your files can be found on the left, and to create a new document click create.

48 Dropbox - From your desktop open applications, Internet, click Dropbox

49 In the Dropbox Installation box click "Don't Show.." and "Okay"

50 Choose "I don't have a Dropbox account" then click next

51 Fill out to create your Dropbox account - Use your school .

52 Select 2GB (Free) - Click Next

53 Choose Typical and Click "Install"

54 Read through the Tour by click "next". Important to know there is now a dropbox folder

55 Your setup is now complete with Dropbox linked and installed.

56 Important! If you cannot login you can ask your teacher and/or the MCHS Helpdesk to get passwords reset. Online tools that you sign up for, such as Dropbox, are out of the Help Desk's control... Save your documents on Dropbox or Google Drive!