Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- Do students have scheduled computer classes?
- When will Gr. 8 Students begin their Graduation Slides
- Can my child use e-mail at school?
- What is Clinton's Acceptable User Policy?
- What is the best way to communicate with Mrs. Beck
- What is an Instructional Technology Specialist?
- What is a COW?
- What software programs do you have installed on computers?
- Is there a link to the Clinton Public School's Web site?
- Can I e-mail you from this web site?
- What does it mean when my child tells me he has an account at school?
- Are there consequences for 'inappropriate' behavior using the computer?
Do students have scheduled computer classes?
Yes...Students in Grades 7-8 will have a scheduled computer class with Mrs.
Beck twice a week.
When will Gr. 8 Students begin their Graduation Slides
The week after vacation....February, 2008.
Can my child use e-mail at school?
No---students are not allowed to access e-mail from school computers. If a
teacher assigns an e-mail assignment they will use their (teacher) accounts.
What is Clinton's Acceptable User Policy?
The purpose of the Clinton School District Network and Internet is to
enhance
educational research. Access to the Internet enables students to explore
thousands of libraries, databases and bulletin boards while exchanging
messages with Internet users throughout the world. Families should be warned
that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are
illegal, defamatory, inaccurate and/or potentially offensive to some people.
Students will not be permitted to:
� Reveal their own personal information, such as addresses, telephone
numbers, user names, passwords, etc., or that of other students;
� Use another's password and/or trespass in another's folder(s), work,
and/or file(s);
� Access e-mail accounts or chat lines without permission and
supervision;
� Attempt to gain access to unauthorized resources or entities;
� Post anonymous messages;
� Download software, such as games, applications, etc., for personal
use;
� Unauthorized use of resources, such as copy paper, printer toner,
etc.;
� Access, send, or display sites that provide material which does not
conform with acceptable school use, such as pornography, obscenity, etc.;
� Violate copyright laws;
� Vandalize computers, computer software, computer systems, data,
and/or the computer network;
� Use the network for non-school related purposes, such as commercial
ventures, to set up personal web pages, advertising, etc.
� Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other
disciplinary or legal action.
� The administration reserves the right to review students' files and
communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that the users are
using the system within the authority provided by the District.
April 13, 1999 Adopted
All CMS signed AUP are filed in the tech office at CMS
What is the best way to communicate with Mrs. Beck
I really love e-mail as my form of communication. You can e-mail me from
this web site or e-mail me at home or at school. Home e-mail:
dmbwdb@aol.com----school: beckd@clinton.k12.ma.us
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns!
Phone at school: (978) 365-4220 ext 209
What is an Instructional Technology Specialist?
An Instructional Technology Specialist job is to facilitate the integration
of technology into the curriculum. They work with teachers to help them
enhance their classrooms by incorporating technology into new or existing
lessons. They assist teachers in the computer lab or in their classrooms
with a COW. They also run professional development workshops for staff. For
the current school year due to budget cuts I will be back in the classroom
teaching computers once a week to Grades 6-8. I will be the ITS 4 periods a
week.I am always working on ways to enhance student's learning through
integrated lessons.
What is a COW?
In order to bring the technology lessons to the classroom, CMS has 15 COW's--
-
Computers On Wheels---which is a cart with a large monitor (TV), full
computer set-up----with internet access, and a VCR!
What software programs do you have installed on computers?
All labs have MS Office 2000---
We also have many educational software titles---too many to
list! Inspiration and Adobe Elements was added last fall.
Is there a link to the Clinton Public School's Web site?
YES! Go to the 'home' page of this web site and in the top corner is an
icon
of a school. When you click on it---you will be linked to Clinton Public
School Web Site!
Can I e-mail you from this web site?
YES! Go to the 'home' page of this web site and in the top corner is an
icon
of a mailbox. When you click on it---you can send me an e-mail! I love to
receive e-mail! (Parents and Students!)
What does it mean when my child tells me he has an account at school?
All students in Grades 7-8 have 'an account' which means they have a
username-
--year of graduation---last name---first initial. This account is password
protected---students decide on a password and only they and the teacher know
it. Students have internet access for school use. All students must return
their acceptable use policy before using the internet. There is a copy in
your child's agenda. On my web site under Handouts is the AUP and Media
Reease Forms.
Are there consequences for 'inappropriate' behavior using the computer?
YES! Discipline is handled by the vice principal---1st offense, student
will
lose account for 1 week. 2nd offense, 1 month and 3rd offense, the rest of
the current school year. Students must follow the guidelines as listed on
the Acceptable Use Policy. A discipline form will be sent home with the
child
and must be signed by parent/guardian and returned to Mr. Colombo.
