By 2007, all students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology as a tool to improve learning as measured by appropriate local and state assessment instruments.

1. Introduce incoming 9th graders to technology at SRHS via the following:
   • Online scheduling and schedule retrieval procedures
   • Bulldog Leadership sessions on AUP, accessing network resources
   • Support Comm-Tech instruction that
     • instructs in and require use of tools: i.e., email, productivity tools
     • teaches the ethical use of information
     • teaches information evaluation and validation skills
2. Identify those incoming students who have not passed the computer competency tests and target them for extra support within and outside of classes
3. Institutionalize the use of WCPSS email accounts as the accepted method of 'professional' communication.
4. Provide extracurricular activities that use and promote the use of technology.
5. Advocate and support the transfer of basic computer usage and productivity skills from student to student.
6. Require the use of technology in the preparation/presentation of the graduation project.
7. Require the use of technology in some form in every class.
8. Provide helpdesk assistance for students
9. Provide online technology support tutorials

By 2007, all teachers will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology to improve student learning and teacher effectiveness as measured by surveys computer competency instruments, products and processes.

1. Instruct every new teacher in
   • the use and care of the laptop
   • connecting to and navigating the network
   • the use of email and other administrative/communication applications
   • selecting and implementing a method of website creation
2. Provide helpdesk assistance for teachers
3. Provide online technology support tutorials
4. Provide 'just-in-time' support for teacher use of technology via the technology support team
5. Require a technology growth component in the annual IGP.
6. Assess individual technology skills and growth
7. Advocate and support the transfer of technology skills from teacher to teacher.
8. Identify student technology leaders within the school who can provide teachers with classroom assistance
9. Survey teacher tech. staff development needs and coordinate with AP for staff development the scope and sequence of technology offerings

By 2007, all SRHS staff will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology to improve administrative processes and communication as evidenced via the use of email, the SID, the SRHS websites (external and internal), shared access to network resources, and use of web tools, surveys and other assessment instruments.

1. Provide helpdesk assistance for staff
2. Provide online technology support tutorials
3. Provide 'just-in-time' support for staff use of technology.

By 2007 the technology will be adequate and functional to provide the staff and students at SRHS the level of functionality they have become accustomed to expect.

1. Evaluate annually system infrastructure, including networking equipment, servers, workstations, laptops, LCDs, scanners, printers, and software
2. Replace one-fourth of workstations and one-third laptops annually
3. Add wireless capabilities to the entire facility
4. Purchase wireless lab(s) to meet needs of growing enrollment
5. Purchase computers to create additional lab for NovaNet.
6. Replace one-sixth of LCD projectors and printers annually.

Provide access to and security for electronic information.

1. Assess security needs on an annual basis and the cost/benefit of security measures.
2. Educate students and staff regarding the AUP and the consequences for violations.
3. Enforce the AUP.

Provide hardware and software support for instructional uses. (Operational Definition: Instructional support includes the support of all school-adopted software and peripherals that are directly related to student learning and evaluation.)

1. Maintain an inventory of license agreements and installation locations for server based and stand alone instructional software.
2. Update and maintain the technology procedural manual for all staff and faculty on the internal staff websites, including technology contact persons and areas of responsibility.
3. Update and maintain the software resource list on the internal staff websites.
4. Refine means of remotely administering software.
5. Update and maintain the Technology guide section of the Faculty Handbook of the internal staff website.

Provide non-instructional support for hardware and software uses. Non-instructional support includes support for boot up, network connectivity, access to network software, TAO connectivity and Internet connectivity. All school adopted software that is not directly related to student learning and evaluation.

1. Maintain a network environment that allows faculty and staff access to documents, applications and connectivity necessary to effectively perform their tasks.
2. Support Media Center circulation/inventory software (Athena).
3. Maintain Phone Master Voice Mail system.
4. Maintain laptop computers for teachers/administrators and workstations/peripherals as necessary for teachers/administrators/support staff.
5. Collect and analyze data on effectiveness of current tech reporting/response system.
6. Refine process for adding new staff: Staff AUP, laptop, login, email, etc.

Analyze processes to determine ways to more efficiently use resources.

1. Implement print quota for students and teachers. Additional printing to be paid for by students or by teacher's department
2. Institutionalize paperless processes when feasible.
3. Paperless interims
4. Share folders/drop boxes
5. Website information
6. Investigate alternative hardware/software options.