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Technology  Links
Computer Lab Reservation Calendar
Useful Websites for Teachers and Students
Computer Problem Request Form
Computer Resource Assistants (CRA)
Computer Resource Assistants repair and maintain the technology at La Quinta High School. Faculty and staff complete a Technology Support Request Form and submit it to the Librarian. 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 is the first phase of a multiphase campus wide technology upgrade. 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 usage 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. After school tutoring is also available in the 200 Lab on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The 300 Computer Lab is located in the 300 building which houses our Science, Math and Fine Arts classrooms. This lab is also available for class usage during school hours. There are 40 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. River Deep math software is also available on these computers.
- Macintosh Lab
The Library Macintosh Lab has 33 computers, which are available for student usage before and after school and at lunch. There are two printers available as well a full-time librarian and full-time library clerk. 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. 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.
- 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. Students use Adobe Photoshop to create 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 Photoshop to create multimedia artwork.
- 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. Every classroom is also equipped with a teacher workstation that includes a PC computer and printer. 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 and LCD Projectors and digital and video 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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