The testing center computers are for the use of CHS students and teachers in support of their class work and may be used for such things as the following:

• Internet research related to class curriculum

• Typing and printing (students only) documents

• Quiet and secure environment for testing

 

 

Scheduling Request

All requests must be made by filling out the online request found on the above menu, or the Castle website  Check the shared Castle Testing Center Calendar first before requesting dates.   Once approved, your request will be posted on the calendar.  To cancel your request/reservation, please notify D. Detton or M. Tano via the knights e-mail.

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Available Equipment and Supplies

The following equipment and supplies are available for teacher/student use:

• 30 Chromeboxes

• TV screen (HDMI cable, AV cable)

• Laptop speakers

• Printer (black and white only) and paper

• Whiteboard

• Stapler, tape, 3-hole punch

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Teachers must bring their own devices to connect to the projector and speakers.  Teachers are also responsible for bringing their own Hall and Health Room Passes, and supplies (pencils, paper, scissors, etc.).  

 

Personal Belongings/Electronic Devices

All purses, bags, and backpacks must be left back in the classroom or stored in the locked storage cabinet for the entirety of the period.  All cell phones must be placed in the hanging storage pockets, based on their seat number.  Before sitting down, students should take out any classroom supplies they might need:  pencil, pen, folder paper, notebook, etc. Students may pick up their belongings at the end of the period only.  

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Food or Drinks

No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab.  Water bottles, Hydroflasks, etc. must be checked in and stored in the locked cabinet at the beginning of the period.  

 

Student Supervision

Teachers must remain in the lab at all times and are expected to closely monitor student activity by walking around and doing frequent screen checks.  Teachers are expected to enforce all school rules and computer lab policies.  The teacher  is also responsible for software instruction and demonstration, so please be knowledgeable about any software, apps, or websites you plan on using to teach your class.

 

TRUF

Teachers are responsible for ensuring that all of their students are on the TRUF list of approved users.  The Acceptable Use Policy and computer lab rules should be reviewed with students before coming.

 

Printing

Black and white printing will be available for students only.  Before printing, they will need to notify Mrs. Detton and fill out information in the “Printing Log,” stating what they will be printing, and how many pages.  Multiple copies are not permitted in the lab.  Teachers should use their own classroom equipment and supplies to print out documents they need for class.

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Inappropriate/Personal Entertainment Sites (videos, movies, games, etc.)

Use of the computer lab is for academic purposes.  Therefore, a moderately quiet atmosphere is expected, unless classroom discussion or group work is involved.  Computer games are not to be played in the lab; streaming movies or music for entertainment purposes are also not allowed.

 

Security and Privacy

Teachers must monitor their student’s behavior.   Do not allow them to wander around the lab and rummage through desks and storage areas.

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End of Period

1. Log out of all e-mail, apps, software, etc.  If you are the last period of the day, you must shut down the computer.

2. Sanitize seating area and computer keyboard, mouse, headphones.

3. Sit patiently for the bell to ring.  Push your chairs in before leaving.

4. On your way out, pick up your personal belongings (bags, electronic devices, food, and drinks) from the storage cabinet and/or cell phone holder.

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Right to Refuse With Cause

Teachers, classes, and students can be denied future use if protocols and procedures are not followed, or if equipment is damaged due to poor supervision or lack of classroom management.