Technology
Computer Resource Assistants (CRA)
Computer Resource Assistants repair and maintain thetechnology at La Quinta High School. Faculty and staff complete a Technology Support Request Form and submit it to the Library Media Teacher. As problems arise, the CRAs troubleshoot and fix the technological problems. CRAs also research technological upgrades and explore new technologies and submit equipment and software purchase recommendations to the Technology Committee.
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee is made up of administrators, teachers, CRAs and students at La Quinta. This committee meets quarterly to discuss our technology needs and upcoming purchases. In the fall of 2006 the Technology Committee researched and proposed purchasing new computers for the 200 lab and the multimedia graphic arts lab. This was the first phase of a multiphase campus-wide technology upgrade. In the spring of 2007, the Technology Committeed approved the purchase of 56 new teacher workstations and a complete overhaul of the 300 lab. The technology committee continually seeks improvements and upgrades that will benefit students and maximize learning.
Technology that is
Available for Teacher and Student Use
- PC Computer Labs
The 200 Computer Lab is located in the 200 building which houses our
English, Social Science and Foreign Language classrooms. This lab is
available for class use during school hours. There are 37 PC computers, an
LCD projector and a HP laser printer available in this lab. Students
have access to the Internet, as well as word processing, PowerPoint, and
Microsoft excel. Foreign language and Advance Placement software are
also available on these computers. This year, we have also added
"Comic Life" software that allows students to animate their writing.
We
are very excited to announce that the 300 Lab computer renovations were finished this summer. The lab received 40
new computers, two LCD projectors, and two larger, 10x10 hanging
projection screens.
The 300 Computer Lab is located in the 300 building which houses our
Science, Math and Fine Arts classrooms. This lab is available for
class use during school hours, as well as for individual student use afterschool. Students have access
to the Internet, as well as word processing, PowerPoint, and Microsoft
excel. River Deep math software is also available on these computers. - Library Compter Lab
The Library Compter was updated and expanded over the summer. The Library Computer Lab now has 33 computers, updated software, and two network printers, which are available for
individual student use before and after school and at lunch. Additionally,
teachers may sign up their class for the computer lab throughout the
day. Students have access to the Internet, as well as word processing,
PowerPoint, and Microsoft excel. - Business Labs
There are two Business Computer Labs in the 200 building, each containing
35 computers. Renovations for a
new lab was also completed over the summer. Students take classes and use these labs to learn
keyboarding and computer application skills. The Business Department
offers a certificate program that requires students to take a minimum of
six classes including three technology classes to earn the business
certificate. Just this year, the Business Department was awarded a Cal
Perkin's Grant, and was able to purchase a new lab. Renovations for this
new lab will also be completed over the summer - English Language
Development Lab
The English Language Development Computer Lab has 20 computers available
for students in the room 401 ELD classroom. Students use the Rosetta
Stone software to improve their English language skills. - Multimedia Graphic Arts
Lab
The Graphic Arts Computer Lab in room 407 has 35 computers available for
students who take Graphic Arts classes at La Quinta. This year's addition
of Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection software is allowing students
to create state-of-the-art multimedia artwork and presentations. - Photography Lab
The Photography Lab in room 301 has 20 computers available for students
who take Photography classes at La Quinta. Students develop their
pictures and use Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection software to
create multimedia art work. - Social Science Portable
Macintosh Lab
There are 20 Macintosh laptops available for social science teachers to
check out and take to their classrooms. Students use these laptops
to access the Internet through the schools wireless Internet system and do
research on social science issues. - Technology in the
Classrooms
Every classroom is equipped with a DVD player and television
monitor. Last year, 56 teacher stations were replaced with new
computers. Every computer has internet access, email, Microsoft Word
Processing, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Audio-visual Materials
Available for Check-out from the Library
The library has numerous laptops, LCD Projectors, digital cameras, video
cameras, and Elmo document cameras available for check-out by teachers to
use with their classes.
Computer Lab Rules
- All students and parents must sign the Internet Use Agreement at the beginning of each year to give students access to the Internet. This agreement describes the school/district policy regarding Internet use. The use the Internet, the student must show his/her I.D. card indicating parental approval for Internet use. Students who violate the Internet Use Agreement will lose Internet Privileges and may be subject to further disciplinary action.
- No food or drink is permitted in the computer labs.
- Limit your printing. Check the length of Internet documents before you print.
- If you print something, pick it up from the printer. Don't waste paper!
- If you need multiple copies of documents for a class, use the copy machine in the library.
- Save documents to your USB or your “My Documents” folder. Documents saved on the desktop are deleted when you log off.
 It is prohibited to:
- Install, copy, or reconfigure software.
- Download or save files to the workstation hard drive.
- Reboot or turn off a computer.
- Play recreational games or use chat rooms.
- Display or print sexually explicit images.
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