What
should students do if the laptop is inoperable?
Student laptops requiring repair should be brought to the Wahi Lolouila (Keli‘imaika‘i Learning Center). Students will need to drop off the computers with the completed Laptop Repair form. Drop off hours are daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Laptop repairs should be addressed before school, after school, or during school hours with a pass from the teacher.
What should students do if their
laptop is lost, stolen or damaged?
If the student laptop is damaged, lost or stolen, the student and his/her
family are responsible for the reasonable cost of repair or its fair
market value on the date
of loss. Loss or theft of
the property must be reported to the Vice Principal’s (VP) office
by the next school day after the occurrence.
• If lost or suspected stolen while at school: Immediately report
loss to your advisory teacher and/or V.P. office with
detailed information.
• If lost or suspected stolen while away from school: Report
theft to the police and/or inform advisory teacher and V.P.
office on the next school day of loss.
• If damaged: Take damaged computer to the Vice Principal's
office with the completed Incident Report form.
What “Appropriate Use” guidelines
should student follow?
• Students should follow the KMS 1:1 Learning Guidelines as well as refer to the Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement (Appendix E, pp. 70-75) of the Middle School's Student and Parent Handbook.
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Practice Kamehameha Schools values:
Aloha-love
and respect;
‘Imi
na‘auao-to seek enlightenment, wisdom and education;
Mālama-to
care for, to protect, to maintain and to attend to;
‘Ike
pono-‘Ike – to know, to see, to feel,
to understand, to comprehend, to recognize. Pono – righteous,
appropriate, moral, goodness, proper, fair;
Kuleana-responsibility, privilege;
Ho‘omau-to preserver, to perpetuate, to continue;
H‘aaha‘a-modest,
respectful, humility.
Can students access the Internet from home?
• The school does not require students to have Internet access from home. However, laptops can be connected to Road Runner, DSL, Clearwire or other high speed Internet connections via the Ethernet port.
• Laptops have been programmed to restrict any unauthorized software programs being installed; therefore, these laptops cannot be programmed to access dial-up Internet service.
• Students should follow the KS Student Internet/Intranet Guidelines based on Hawaiian Values in the Middle School's Student and Parent Handbook.
Can students access the Internet wirelessly from home?
Although the laptops have wireless capability, students are encouraged to connect via the Ethernet portt. KS Instructional Technology Department will not support wireless access.
Can games and other software programs be installed, downloaded, or used on the laptops or accessed from external drives?
• Laptops have been programmed to restrict allowing software programs to be installed.
• If non-school authorized games or software programs are downloaded, installed, and/or used without permission, the laptop will be re-imaged and a consequence will be imposed.
Are students allowed to purchase music from the iTunes music store?
No. The iTunes music store will be disabled on all student laptops.
Are students allowed to upload legally acquired music into iTunes?
Yes, iTunes will not be disabled. .
Students are limited to 50 songs. KS will not be responsible for any loss of any purchased material that is loaded onto the laptops.
Can students use the CD-RW feature?
Yes, students are encouraged to use this function to regularly backup files on the laptop.
What daily routine should students follow?
• Start the school day with battery fully charged.
• Have laptop ready for every class period unless otherwise specified by teacher.
• Transport laptop in its own carrying case at all times.
• Log off computer whenever it is not in use.
• Maintain vigilant surveillance of your laptop at ALL TIMES. Do not leave the laptop unattended. Keep it with you or in a locked/secured place at all times.
• Avoid exposing laptop to extreme temperatures, e.g., kept in trunk of car, or stored under air conditioning unit, etc.
• Protect laptop from moisture, dust and harmful chemicals. Clean with soft damp cloth.
• Do not loan your laptop to another student, friend, or relative. The computer is your responsibility at all times.
• Keep computer on a flat surface.
Will the dorms have wireless Internet access?
Yes. Boarding students will have wireless access in the common areas and student rooms.
Are students able to print from home?
Yes. The school does not require students to have printer access from home. However, standard printer drivers will be installed on the laptops.
(See KMS 1:1 Learning website for lists of print drivers.)
Can students download printer drivers if their printer does not work with the pre-loaded drivers?
No. Students are not allowed to download additional printer drivers. There is no KS Instructional Technology Department support for home printing.
Will students be able to access the KS file server from home?
No. Students will be able to access the KS file server from school only. Email, however, is accessible from home.
Who should parents contact regarding the 1:1 Learning Program at KMS?
• For general information and questions, please contact Erika Cravalho (Curriculum Coordinator) @ 843-3474.
• If laptop is stolen or damaged, please contact Stan Nagatani (Vice Principal) @ 843-3477.