A Kinder II Students Learn to:
• Control the mouse
• Recognize the keyboard alphabet, numbers, and work with patterns
• Sort and order
• Apply thinking skills by working on different activities
• Practice the alphabet

Grade 2 Students Learn to:
• Explore different databases within science units
• Develop basic keyboard skills
• Use draw and text tools in simple word processors
• Use computer to drill math skills
• Design a slide show and insert slides in a sequencer

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Grade 3 Students Learn to:
• Type all the keyboard by the end of the year at 10 words per minute with high accuracy
• Review math, science, and other content-based software as reviews

Grade 4 Students Learn to:
• Identify and label different parts of a word processor
• Use new vocabulary on window parts, menu bar, and its tools
• Apply a word processor for practical purposes
• Increase typing skills to 14 words per minute with high accuracy
• Experiment with PrintShop software to create cards, letters, banners, etc.

Grade 5 Students Learn to:
• Use Claris Works software and its applications pecifically: word processor, paint, draw. spreadsheets, & database
• Create a multimedia presentation
• Increase typing skills to 15-20 words per minute with high accuracy

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Semester One Computer Class Activities...

First Grade Computer Classes
August: Recognize basic shapes (triangle, square, etc.) by building structures

September: Counting numbers, recognize size, height, and weight

October: Introduction to “Kid Pix 2” a simple word processor with draw and paint tools

November: Basic typing skills to recognize the keys on the keyboard

December: Grouping animals


Second Grade Computer Classes
August: Explore all the draw and paint tools in “Kid Works 2”

September: Use the text tool to create documents and print

October: Review and practice math using “Math Blaster”

November: How to explore a simple database about animals

December:

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Third Grade Computer Classes
August: Typing skills, learn upper, middle, and bottom keys of the keyboard.

September:

October:

November: Practice to obtain 3rd grade accuracy and speed

December:
Use content based software in Math, etc. at the end of each class


Fourth Grade Computer Classes
August: Introduce a window and its parts in a word processor

September: Apply a word processor to create documents and print them. Use typing skills when writing.

October: Create an interactive story using an E-book (electronic book).

November: Continue to create an interactive story using an E-book (electronic book).

December: Introduce “Print Shop Deluxe” to create cards or banners.

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Fifth Grade Computer Classes
August: “Clarisworks” an integrated software containing a word processor, draw, and paint applications.

September:

October:

November: Typing skills for 5th grade accuracy words per minute.

December:






 The Middle School technology curriculum is entirely integrated into the core and encore classes. All standards and benchmarks are met through projects and assessments in these classes. We emphasize authentic projects that require real life applications of technology. Students learn that technology is an invaluable tool for their learning, research, presentation, calculation and analytical needs.

Each Middle School student maintains a password-protected home directory on a centralized server which stores all their work in technology. These student directories contain a variety of lessons and projects that demonstrate how the student has integrated technology into the subject areas. During the course of their Middle School years, students learn to navigate to their home directories, share files with teachers and other students and to access networked printers. One important goal we have for all students is to learn to leverage the power of networked computers and peripherals.

Middle school students learn how to use the following applications:

• Audacity
• Dreamweaver
• Filemaker Pro
• Fireworks
• Flash
• Garage Band
• Google Earth
• Google Sketchup
• Graphic Converter
• iDVD
• iMovie
• iPhoto
• iTunes
• Inspiration
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Photoshop Elements

This list will soon be updated when we complete our purchasing of applications that have been optimized for the Intel processors, which all our computers run.

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(All courses meet every other day for 90 minutes)

View Computer and Technology Course Flow Chart as web page or as Adobe pdf document

Course Title: Computer Applications
Course Number: 8015
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course begins with a brief review of the techniques of keyboarding, word processing spreadsheets and databases. Topics covered will include basic multimedia presentations, desktop publishing, image treatment, basic HTML and web searching. Other areas covered will include the history of computers, terminology, hardware, software, ethics and other current issues, of the role the computer plays in areas such as business, advertising and entertainment. Evaluation will be based on tests, projects and presentations.

Course Title: Multimedia Production
Course Number: 8020
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications and teacher recommendation
Course Description: Students should have successfully completed Computer Applications or its equivalent and be able to use basic multimedia software. Students in this class will plan, design and present material in an organized and professional manner. Using multimedia programs and equipment are the basis of this course. Upon completion of the course, students are able to create their own graphics, edit sound and images and incorporate them into meaningful presentations. Evaluation will be based on the quality of both the visual and auditory aspects of the presentations.

Course Title: IB Information Technology in a Global Society SL
Course Number: 8030
Grade Level: 11 or 12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications and teacher recommendation

Course Description: A one year course leading to the IB Information Technology in a Global Society Subsidiary Level examination in May. Successful completion of Computer Literacy or Computer Concepts is required. Aspects of ITGS are to understand the uses of information systems, to evaluate the consequences of new technologies on society, to question the social impact, which has resulted, and to project what changes will most likely emerge in the future. The focus will be on the emergence of an information society with cultural, technological, political and ethical components, all affected and interrelated by ITGS. In addition to the IB external exam, evaluation will be based on tests, projects, and presentations.

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Try one of our Online Subscription Databases:


NEWSBANK can be accessed both at home and on any computer on campus via the internet.


CQ Researcher can be accessed on any computer on campus via the internet.


SIRS can be accessed on any computer on campus via the internet.


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Download Acceptable use Agreement Form (Adobe ® pdf) that all students and their parents must sign.

NETWORKED INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR STUDENTS
Users of computers and networks at the International School Nido de Aguilas agree to be bound by this Acceptable Use Policy. As described in Board Policy F3.07, computers and networks at the International School Nido de Aguilas are provided and maintained for educational purposes. Users may access the networks only after submitting a signed Acceptable Use Policy.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in the loss of access to specific technology and/or designated area; extended or permanent loss of privileges; restoration/restitution; administrative and/or Board of Education action, including such serious consequence as suspension, notice to remedy, and expulsion.

Confidentiality
Users must recognize that there is no assurance of confidentiality with respect to access to transmissions and files by persons outside, or from persons inside, the school. Also, the school reserves the right to log and monitor information using Nido technology.

Acceptable Use
I understand that use of any school technology, including access to the Internet, must be in support of education and research, and I agree to the following:

1. I will refrain from accessing any newsgroups, links, list serves, or other areas of cyberspace that would be offensive to any students, teachers, or parents because of pornographic content, racial, ethnic, or minority disparagement, advocation of violence, or illicit/illegal content.

2. Accordingly, I am responsible for monitoring and rejecting any information accessed/received by me that is contrary to the above guidelines.

3. I accept responsibility for keeping copyrighted software from entering the school via the Internet. Therefore, I will not download games, music, graphics, videos, or text materials that are copyrighted.

4. I will use only licensed software programs authorized by the International School Nido de Aguilas. I will not install any other software on any Nido de Aguilas computer.

5. Plagiarism is unacceptable. Therefore, I accept responsibility for using downloaded material in an appropriate manner. Violation of copyright laws will not be tolerated. I will not post, distribute, or use without permission material that was created by someone else. Students are reminded that plagiarism is a reason for disciplinary action at the International School Nido de Aguilas.

6. I will be courteous and use appropriate language. Therefore, I will refrain from swearing, or using any forms of obscene, harassing, or abusive language. If I am a victim of such harassment, I will report the abuse immediately to an administrator, a teacher, or a counselor.

7. I will not reveal personal information including addresses and telephone numbers of others or myself.

8. I understand that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. Administrators have access to all mail. Messages relating to, or in support of, illegal activities may be reported to appropriate authorities.

9. If I suspect a security problem related to my school's accounts or on the Internet, I will immediately notify a teacher or an administrator. I will not share the security problem with, nor demonstrate the problem to, others.

10. Any user legitimately identified as a security risk, or with a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet through the International School Nido de Aguilas.

11. No user shall intentionally cause damage to any equipment or software belonging to the International School Nido de Aguilas, or any member of the Nido community. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the following acts:
- Tampering, removing, or exchanging any hardware of software from any system.
- Deleting, renaming, removing, copying or changing any file or its properties, other than his/her personally owned files.
- Tampering with installed software and files.
- Attempting to gain access to inappropriate material and files.
- Attempting to change passwords.
- Damaging another individual's work.
- Installing unauthorized software on school technology.
- Violating copyright laws by unauthorized copying of software.
- Installing, copying or knowingly infecting a computer system with a virus.

Consequences of violations may include but are not limited to:
- Suspension or revocation of Internet access
- Suspension or revocation of all network privileges
- Suspension or revocation of all computer access
- Suspension from school
- Expulsion from school
- Legal action and prosecution by the authorities

Conclusion
I understand that the use of the school technology is a privilege and that inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. I further understand that the Headmaster, in consultation with the Information Technology Director and the school administration, will deem what is inappropriate use and that their decisions are final. Access to technology of any user at any time may be denied at the discretion of the Headmaster as required, to enforce the Technology Acceptable Use Policy.

The International School Nido de Aguilas will not assume liability for:
- Information stored on diskettes, hard drives or servers.
- Information retrieved through school computers, networks or online resources.
- Personal property used to access school computers, networks or online resources.
- Unauthorized financial obligations resulting from use of school resources and accounts to access the Internet

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PURPOSE:
These policy guidelines are provided for all employees and/or students of Nido de Aguilas who intend to publish web pages to be hosted on the school’s web server. The purpose of the web site is to provide information about the school, its mission and services, and its events and programs. In addition, web pages may be used to provide access to educational resources, informational tools, navigational aids, and to further the professional growth and development of the faculty and staff.

WHO CONTRIBUTES:
All school areas, student organizations, and individual faculty and staff are encouraged to create a web page of information they believe will be of interest to people within and outside the school.

RESPONSIBILITY:
Web page authors are responsible for preparing and maintaining the content of their pages. It is the author's responsibility to ensure that all web page content is accurate, current, useful, professional, and consistent with the Nido de Aguilas mission. All web pages must comply with school policies. Building principals are responsible for approving all web pages from their division and ensuring that all web pages in their areas adhere to the policies. The Web Master will also review all web pages to be posted on the official school web site before they are published on the web server.

OWNERSHIP:
The International School Nido de Aguilas web site is an official publication of The International School Nido de Aguilas. All materials (including text and graphic images) appearing on the school's official web pages may only be reproduced on, by, or with the permission from the Headmaster or his designee. Nido reserves the right to edit or remove web site information at its discretion.

Individual faculty, administrators, staff, or student organizations that create their own home pages have ownership of their original material. Each individual must be aware of copyright infringement.

TYPES OF WEB PAGES:
Two categories of web pages will be hosted on the Nido de Aguilas web server: official school web pages and teacher web pages. Below is a list of guidelines that will govern the maintenance of and determine who is ultimately responsible for each type of page.


1.) "Official School Web Pages"
Official school web pages are all web pages that provide information about the school, the educational programs, services, personnel, and events offered by the school and must be approved by the Headmaster or his designee. The official Nido de Aguilas home page is the “entry point” from which all other official school web pages are linked. Other official school web pages may include, but are not limited to, following areas: school divisions, various school offices (curriculum, business, admissions, etc.) grade-levels, academic departments, athletics, library media center, PTA, school clubs societies, school alumni, and school newspapers.

Official school web pages must be prepared using the approved school templates. Developers of official school web pages must follow the web page publishing process.

The following specifications have been established to assure accuracy, consistency, and coherence of the school's web pages:
• All official school pages should be developed using the appropriate template(s) prepared by the school's Webmaster. (Templates may include a graphic header, background, navigation, font style, color, or size).
• Titles and headings appear in upper and lower case letters.
• No alterations of the school logos are permitted.
• Duplication should be avoided by providing links to files rather than recreating data already available.
• Each page must be dated as to its latest revision. This can be done with a line at the bottom of the page such as "Last modified 03/26/02". After a reasonable period of inactivity, a web page may be deleted.
• Graphic images larger than 50K must be represented by a thumbnail image of less than 50K or a text link.
• Copyrighted material of any kind may not be used without the copyright holder's written permission.
• All web pages must be consistent with the school acceptable use policy.
• All changes and additions must be approved by the Webmaster in consultation with the Headmaster or his designee.
• Students’ last names, personal information, phone numbers or addresses are never to be published.
• Faculty and/or student personal pages are not allowed on the school server. No direct links to student or faculty personal pages or chat groups are permitted from any school web page. If a student or teacher wants to refer a reader to a personal web page, he/she may do so in text only and not through a hyperlink.

Web page authors are responsible for maintaining the content, accuracy and currency of official school web pages. At the discretion of The International School Nido de Aguilas Webmaster, inaccurate or untimely links will be deactivated. Should a department's page contain problems, the department head will be notified and required to update the content in order to reactivate the links.

2.) "Teacher Web Pages"
Teacher web pages are those pages that contain academic information or information pertinent to teaching a course such as tests, review questions, course assignments, course syllabus, links to course appropriate information, and other information.

Content appropriate for teacher web pages includes:
• Course objectives and syllabi
• Course schedules
• Homework and class activities
• Faculty office hours, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.
• Student generated pages related to specific course work.
• Links to other curriculum-related pages

A teacher who writes a web page is responsible for maintaining his or her page(s). All new pages will be reviewed by the building principal. At the discretion of The International School Nido de Aguilas Webmaster, links to any pages found not in compliance with school policy will be deactivated.

RULES APPLYING TO ALL WEB PAGES:
• All web pages must be updated by the beginning of each school year or they are subject to removal.
• No link or page may be employed for commercial use.
• No link or any material should violate the rights of others.
• Soliciting sales, advertising, selling a service or posting an advertisement to a news group are considered to be in violation of the school's agreement with its service provider and is strictly prohibited.
• Anyone who violates any of these rules will be notified that the links to their web pages will be removed. Violators must update page content to be in compliance with school policies in order to have links to their pages reactivated.
• Unlawful or inappropriate use of any school hardware or software and any web page linked to the school server will be subject to appropriate disciplinary procedures of The International School Nido de Aguilas. Any employee of the school who violates this policy is subject to the appropriate disciplinary procedures of The International School Nido de Aguilas.

Consequences of Violations
In accordance with Nido's Technology Acceptable Use Policy, consequences of violations may include but are not limited to:
• Removal of Web Page
• Suspension or revocation of Internet access
• Suspension or revocation of all network privileges
• Suspension or revocation of all computer access
• Suspension from school
• Expulsion from school
• Legal action and prosecution by the authorities

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