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Technology

Technology at Alcoa Intermediate School is a specials level class that all students rotate through with their homeroom class along with Art, Library, Guidance, and Music.  In Technology, we focus on three main areas of instruction; Google Apps(Docs, Slides, etc.), Digital Citizenship, and Coding/Computer Science Skills.  
 

Technology Expectations

Students at AIS are expected to use technology in a responsible and respectable manner.  Computers, the Internet, and other digital resources are essential for teaching and learning in the Alcoa City School District and must be used responsibly. The Alcoa City Schools Board of Education (Policy 4.406) requires all guardians, students, and staff to annually sign a consent agreement that outlines the responsible and acceptable use of our equipment and network. Violation of these policies may result in the loss of privileges for using school devices and/or resources, disciplinary action, fees for damaged or lost equipment, and/or potential legal consequences. This agreement must be signed by the guardian and student each year in order for the student to use our network, Internet, devices, and resources.  

Chromebooks

Students at AIS are assigned a Lenovo Chromebook for them to use at school and, for 4th and 5th graders, to take home to complete assignments.  Students are expected to care for their devices and to use their school issued credentials when signing in to these Chromebooks.  Students taking the device home must complete the Responsible Device Use Policy Document.  

Google Workspace and Digital Learning

Students work extensively in Google Workspace using online programs such as Google Docs and Google Slides.
Students also utilize other online programs such as Code.org, TypingClub, and other programs as teachers lay out in their syllabus.  
 

New Students and Technology

As new students enroll, they will be issued a Chromebook to use by their homeroom teacher.  If the student is in 4th or 5th grade, a device use policy will be sent home and must be signed and returned before the device will be sent home with the student.  
 

Technology Request

Our technology department is always here to help students and families as they navigate the use of technology. Should the need arise, Alcoa City Schools will work with families who may not have access to the Internet at home. Parents may request a mobile hotspot to be used with take-home devices.  These hotspots only work with Alcoa Schools issued Chromebooks.  

 

Skyward Information System

Skyward Family Access is the district information system for Alcoa City Schools.  It is vital that all contact information be kept up to date in case of emergencies.  Parents have access to a login to update information as well as access student information, such as grades, lunch charges, and attendance.  

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