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6th Grade Orientation - Tech Tips
Below are itemized information points regarding computer technology use at Barker Road Middle School:
- PCSD Electronic Information Network
- BRMS computer availability
- Commonly used district provided software versions
- Saving digital file at school and for home
- Barker Road Middle School Web Site highlights
This information is provided to help parents and students more easily transition computer technology needs between home and school.
Pittsford Central School District Electronic Information Network:
The Electronic Information Network is the umbrella term for the computer network that has been developed among the component schools in the Pittsford central school district.
-Each student is provided with a password protected PCSD Electronic Information Network account.
Please read the district's Electronic Information Network and Internet Access Policy
-Currently middle school students are NOT provided with email accounts.
-Students in grades 6-12 are allowed Independent Internet access with parental permission
Access to the PCSD Internet Policy, Regulations and Authorization Form
Barker Road Middle School Specific Information:
Computer availability
- Each classroom is allocated a computer for teacher and student use
- English Language classrooms are provided additional computers for writing support
- The library has a computer lab of 29 computers as well as additional computers in the main section
- A computer lab in room 119 provides 29 computers statically connected. This lab is reserved by teachers for instructional use.
Additionally there are 2 Mobile labs, each holding 28 wireless laptop computers that teacher may reserve for use in their own classroom. See the Computer lab schedule
- Special Education has 39 mobile computers that are divided according to needs in co-taught classrooms
- Technology Education has a 25 computer lab for the Project Lead the Way insructional program
- The Music department has a full Mac lab of 25 computers used for music composition
- There is small computer lab in M10 for additional support and study hall use
Commonly Used Software Versions Provided at School:
District Operating System - Windows XP
Microsoft Office Word - v 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint - v 2007
Microsoft Office Excel - v 2007
Microsoft Office Publisher - v 2007
Please note that if: you have a lower version of Microsoft Office software at home, at school students can save their files in the lower format by selecting the home file version in the "Save As" window under the "Save As Type"
Inspiration - v 7.6
Internet Explorer - v 6
Photo Story for Windows
Window Movie Maker - 5.1
Please note that if : a student creates a Windows Movie file on a Window's Vista operating computer, the 'project file' cannot be edited on an XP operating computer at school. However the student can show the finished movie at school.
Saving Digital Work Files:
Saving Files at school:
Students save their files to their own folder on the H: on the district provided, password protected server.
Students may also save group project files on a Student Shared drive
Students may email work files to teachers via email from home, teachers' email addresses are available from the district district directory
Transporting Digital Files to Home:
It is recommended that students use a USB Flash Drive to carry files between home and school.
Purchasing USB Flash Drives guide line:
- Look for a Flash Drive design that provides a lanyard loop on the drive its self and NOT the drive's cap. The sliding flash drives that self protect are good
- Ensure that the Flash Drive is 'plug and play'. DO NOT purchase a Flash Drive with additional security programs, these are difficult for students to use at school as the district network will not permit students to download software.
- Select a Flash Drive memory size that is reasonable - !GB is more than enough, 512KB is also just right ( if you can still buy that size!)
- PLEASE label teh USB Flash Drive with your student's name
Barker Road Middle School Web Site - click here
Valuable resources and information are available through our school web site - please use the blue links in the side bar of our school home page to access this information.
- e-messaging provides a one time registration for receiving daily school updates and urgent messaging when necessary subscribe to this list by using the button link on the home page or this direct link e-messaging
- Infinite Campus Parent Portal - provides information about the district online grading and student management system - direct link
- Morning Announcements provide the current day's announcements. The Morning Bark show is streamed live every day and may be watched from home by using either the Morning Announcement Stream Link on our school home page or this direct link ( this link is only active during streaming 7:15 am- 7:40 am daily)
- Team and Curriculum Information - provides links to teacher web pages and email links - direct link
- Nurse and Health Office - provides vital and essential health care information as well as school sport clearance procedures - direct link
- Web Sites We Use - broken out for Teachers, Students and Parents - direct link
- Sutdent Activities, Clubs & Teams - lists the clubs and team sports with additional web page links for Barker Road Middle school - direct link (this list is updated at the start of each school year)
- Library - provides a wealth of information and access for research tools including Noodle Tools which provides a personal bibliography account on the Internet ( 6th grade will be provided their account information during library orientation) - direct link
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