Pomperaug Elementary School

A computer lab is available at PES. This lab may be used for research, writing, skills reinforcement, or project development and is available for all classes with the focus on use in grades 2-5. We offer a variety of computer software. Every classroom in the school also has computers connected by a high-speed, school-wide network. All classrooms in grades 2-5 contain interactive whiteboards. We also have two full class set of laptops—C.O.W. (Computers On Wheels) that can be signed out by the classroom teacher.

All computers have the capability of connecting to the Internet or searching our computerized library collection. Through the use of software and staff supervision, students' use of the Internet is monitored. However, there is no software or supervision that can be 100% effective. It is, therefore, the responsibility of student to not attempt to access inappropriate sites or utilize chat rooms, and it is the responsibility of every child to let staff know if they inadvertently access an inappropriate site. Students who do not adhere to regulations may have computer privileges revoked.

In the elementary schools the most pertinent rules are the following:

• All technology systems are the sole property of the school district.
• The technology systems are provided for legitimate and authorized school work only.
• No student may disrupt the use of the equipment in any way.
• Copyright laws must be respected at all times.
• Personal or confidential information should never be transmitted by students through the schools' technology systems. Transmission of harassing, threatening, or intimidating messages is prohibited.
• Web pages will protect the identity of students. Samples of student work will not include last name or teacher's name and pictures will not identify students by teacher or name.
• Students will not create, transmit, or download pornographic or defamatory images.
• Only appropriate language may be used on the Region's technology systems.
• Students may only use their own accounts.

Any student who violates the rules or regulations as detailed above or expanded in the Acceptable Use policy are subject to a range of disciplinary consequences including the loss of privilege to use the technology systems.