Introduction+to+HTHS+Technology

=Introduction=
 * Fire Exits**
 * Leave through door closest to pool table
 * Gather as a class on the football field according to grade level (grade 9 closest to post office, grade 12 closest to Tim Horton's)
 * Remain together so teacher can account for your presence


 * Class Expectations**
 * Knowing how to learn and the value of learning by doing are important qualities.
 * We will respect each other, the equipment, and school rules.
 * We will practice excellent attendance and punctuality.
 * We will maintain a positive and motivated outlook.
 * Smile.


 * Lab Rules**
 * No food or drink around computers
 * No audio devices / cellular phones
 * Place bags, books, etc. near door
 * Be on time
 * No more than 3 students to a table if possible
 * Leaving class requires a hall pass

**Harrison Trimble High School Acceptable Use Policy for Technology**

The following actions are considered a violation of the HTHS Acceptable Use Policy for Technology:
 * Sending or displaying offensive messages or images.
 * Using obscene language.
 * Downloading or sending hate propaganda or threatening or obscene messages.
 * Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks.
 * Downloading peer-to-peer software, programs, large files, music files (mp3's, etc.) and images without teacher permission.
 * Downloading games and/or playing computer games.
 * Changing or adding computer desktop settings (backgrounds, screen savers, etc.)
 * Using web-based e-mail such as Hot Mail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
 * Using Chat rooms, ICQ, MSN, etc.
 * Violating copyright laws.
 * Trespassing in another's folders, work or files.
 * Intentionally spreading computer viruses or making changes to system files and software.
 * Using diskmans, mp3 players, or anything that requires headphones
 * No streaming video or music sites unless approved by your class teacher (no Youtube, Myspace, etc.)


 * Deep Freeze**

Deep Freeze works by making a [|snapshot]of a [|hard drive]at the time of initial [|installation]. If changes (good or bad) are made to settings on a "frozen" computer, they are lost, along with all files (e.g. [|Windows Updates]files) that have not been placed into the "Thawspace" when the computer restarts.

On the HTHS network, the hard drive (C:) and My Documents are __not__ included in the thaw space. The only thawspace you have is your U: So, all file must be saved in the U:. File saved in My Documents or the C: will be lost.


 * HTHS Network**

A network is a group of interconnected computers that are able to share files and other resources such as printers. At HTHS, students have access to 2 major network drives where files can be stored. They are known as the U: (u drive) and the O: (o drive).

The U: is your personal storage space. Your U: will appear no matter what computer you login to at HTHS. So, if you save items in the tech lab inside your U:, they will also appear in the library computers and other network places around HTHS as you login.
 * U:**

The O: is a teacher storage space where project instructions, notes, etc. are stored.
 * O:**

__Username__: Provided by your teacher (chosen by the Province of New Brunswick) __Password__: student! (you will be prompted to change it as you login) __Location__: nbss
 * Student Passwords**
 * first 2 letters of first name, first two letters of last name, last five digits of student number
 * Ex. shst00453
 * Will say password expired. Please enter a new password (will have to type it twice)


 * If login is successful, open My Computer and make sure you can see the O: and the U: (it should say your name as well)


 * Email**
 * **Go to the Student Email Log In Page**
 * **Type in nbss\username in the username box. Use the same username and password that you use to log in to the school computers.**