Essential CCHS Essential CCHS Computing Computing InformationInformation

Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications

September 2009September 2009

Backing Up FilesBacking Up Files

Saving information on the school’s network is Saving information on the school’s network is probably the safest method because ….probably the safest method because ….

The school backs up its network drives dailyThe school backs up its network drives dailyUnlike floppy disks and flash drives, a student can’t lose, Unlike floppy disks and flash drives, a student can’t lose, misplace, or ruin the school’s networkmisplace, or ruin the school’s networkIf students keep their password private, the school’s network is If students keep their password private, the school’s network is also more secure than flash drives or floppy drivesalso more secure than flash drives or floppy drives

It is the student’s sole responsibility to be sure that all files are saved in at least 2 places.

Tips for Backing Up FilesTips for Backing Up Files

Organize your network account (or flash Organize your network account (or flash drive) by creating directories such as …drive) by creating directories such as …

Personal FilesPersonal Files

CCHS Course FilesCCHS Course Files-computer apps -computer apps (create folders within each course)(create folders within each course)

-physical science-physical science

-9-9thth grade lit grade lit

-etc.-etc.

Yearbook FilesYearbook Files

When working on extended projects, save When working on extended projects, save EACH DAY’S work as a EACH DAY’S work as a NEW/DIFFERENT file. NEW/DIFFERENT file.

For example, reseachpaperFor example, reseachpaper11.doc, .doc, researchpaperresearchpaper22.doc, researchpaper.doc, researchpaper33.doc, .doc, etc.etc.

Keep all files until the end of the semester.Keep all files until the end of the semester.

Tips for Backing Up FilesTips for Backing Up Files

Additional Ways to Backup FilesAdditional Ways to Backup Files

Backup files on a flash driveBackup files on a flash drive Email files to yourself (as attachment)Email files to yourself (as attachment) Save printed copies of workSave printed copies of work Use an online backup service, floppy Use an online backup service, floppy

drive, external hard drive, MP3 player, etc.drive, external hard drive, MP3 player, etc.

File formatsFile formatsFiles created using one computer and/or application may not work/open on other Files created using one computer and/or application may not work/open on other

computers/applications.computers/applications.The most common problems relate to Microsoft Office applications. At CCHS, we The most common problems relate to Microsoft Office applications. At CCHS, we

use Office 2003. If you have a new version (Office 2007) at home, you might run use Office 2003. If you have a new version (Office 2007) at home, you might run into problems unless you save the file as an older version (MS Word 2003.doc, into problems unless you save the file as an older version (MS Word 2003.doc, for example). If you have an older version of MS Office at home (Office 97), your for example). If you have an older version of MS Office at home (Office 97), your computer at home may not read a file created at school.computer at home may not read a file created at school.

If you use another program such as Microsoft works at home, you may not be able If you use another program such as Microsoft works at home, you may not be able to read that file using Microsoft office. to read that file using Microsoft office.

File FormatsFile Formats

Students often create files at home such as Students often create files at home such as videos for chapel, electronic presentations videos for chapel, electronic presentations for class, and documents in adobe for class, and documents in adobe Photoshop. Not all of these programs are Photoshop. Not all of these programs are available at school, so please confirm that available at school, so please confirm that you can work on these files at school. you can work on these files at school.

CCHS and CCSA SitesCCHS and CCSA Sites

Links to school newslettersLinks to school newsletters Service hour formsService hour forms Media Center PageMedia Center Page Athletic events/schedulesAthletic events/schedules Staff contacts/web pagesStaff contacts/web pages Course grades and assignments (coming Course grades and assignments (coming

soon)soon) Guidance office informationGuidance office information

Media Center Web PageMedia Center Web Page

TLC Schedule for study hall studentsTLC Schedule for study hall students Electronic Periodical Databases for Electronic Periodical Databases for

researching papersresearching papers Course book lists, projects, and additional Course book lists, projects, and additional

information.information. Teacher contact informationTeacher contact information There is also a great deal of other There is also a great deal of other

information related to research availableinformation related to research available

CCHS Acceptable Use PolicyCCHS Acceptable Use Policy

Students using computers and the Internet Students using computers and the Internet at CCHS must follow the CCHS at CCHS must follow the CCHS Acceptable Use PolicyAcceptable Use Policy

In general, this policy states that students In general, this policy states that students must use the computers for both must use the computers for both educational and CCHS related activities.educational and CCHS related activities.

CCHS Acceptable Use Policy (at the end of tCCHS Acceptable Use Policy (at the end of this document)his document)

Computer Technology GuidelinesComputer Technology Guidelines

Keep passwords private; keep track of your user Keep passwords private; keep track of your user IDs and passwords (consider using a safe IDs and passwords (consider using a safe location online such as Yahoo notepad).location online such as Yahoo notepad).

Because you may do something, doesn't make it Because you may do something, doesn't make it legal.legal.

Treat computers respectfully; don't try to fix Treat computers respectfully; don't try to fix computers on your owncomputers on your own

Report problems with computers immediatelyReport problems with computers immediately

Final WarningsFinal Warnings

Note that stealing information can result in Note that stealing information can result in criminal fines and prosecution just like criminal fines and prosecution just like stealing from a store or someone’s homestealing from a store or someone’s home

Posting information online can be both Posting information online can be both embarrassing and also result in CCHS embarrassing and also result in CCHS sanctions as well as criminal prosecutionssanctions as well as criminal prosecutions

Losing one’s computer privileges at CCHS Losing one’s computer privileges at CCHS can make life VERY difficult for students. can make life VERY difficult for students. Use computer technology responsibly.Use computer technology responsibly.