Through the use of powerful computer
technology, our students and staff can easily connect to the people and information
that they need to pursue learning in challenging and innovative ways. It is
our vision that all Rye students will graduate with a significant competitive
advantage in the use of computer technology. In addition, our use of computer
technology enables us to deliver the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness
in our business/management applications.
The Statistics
Today, our technology-enriched learning environment
is accessed by over 3,500 users and is supported by almost 900 desktops, 6
file servers, an e-mail server, a web server, a server to support human resources
and finances, a server to support student services, and over 200 network applications
to support K-12 curriculum. Our district is one of a few in Westchester County
to have built a wide area fiber network which provides high speed connectivity
between our buildings and to the outside world. Access to the Internet is
delivered to each desktop and available to all students, administrators, faculty
and staff, when they have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file. A dedicated
professional team of network engineers and building computer aides support
computer technology in our schools.
Curriculum Support
Students are exposed to computers
and computer applications beginning in kindergarten. Technology is used to
support teaching and learning across the curriculum through the use of carefully
selected applications that support local and state standards. We continue
to support new initiatives which enrich learning for our students including
SMART Boards™ to support our K-12 educational program. These interactive electronic
whiteboards are touch-sensitive, easy to use, and connect a computer and a
digital projector to show computer images. Applications are controlled from
the display and bring innovative ways for students to engage in collaborative
learning. In addition, we now have wireless laptop carts in our HS Science
program and in our elementary schools to enhance the 4th and 5th grade science
and elementary school writing programs. High school students are engaging
in laboratory work using probes connected to laptops and desktops connected
to SMART Boards™. Their textbooks are supported by electronic materials and
many are available on CD-ROM. Our high school science classrooms are superior
examples of the evolution that has taken place in teaching and learning through
computer technology.
Administrative Technology
The student data management program,
Power School, supports our ability to manage student data ranging from demographics
to progress and achievement and helps the District improve instruction. Other
programs, such as Finance Manager, enable enhanced bookkeeping, records management
and report generation in both the human resource and business departments,
and improve efficiency. Advanced library systems have streamlined cataloging
and tracking library materials and support search engines that aid in research
and reporting functions. This school year the District converted to a Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system to save money and improve efficiency.
Carole Andreasen
Director of Technology
Acceptable Use Policy, Grades
6-12
Acceptable Use Policy Consent
Form, Grades 6-12
Acceptable Use Policy, Grades
K-5
Acceeptable
Use Policy Consent Form, Grades K-5