1. Socorro Independent School District
Parent Information
 Session:
DNA Initiative

2. What is DNA?
A district initiative geared towards creating transformational, digital age instruction and increase student achievement by providing a 1:1 learning environment. Direction 1: Safe and Supportive learning environment Direction 2: College and Career Readiness
The Digitally Nurturing Academics initiative is Socorro ISD's way of exposing students to college and career readiness skills. The careers that our students will have do not exist yet and we want to prepare them to be critical thinkers, collaborators, creators and effective communicators.
The initiative is geared to create transformational, digital age instruction and increase student achievement. The initiative is driven by two of the district's Strategic Directions; safe and supportive learning environment and college and career readiness.

3. History of DNA
A brief description …  What does digital age instruction mean? 
Digital age instruction is tailored to the individual student and their learning needs,breaking down the walls of the classroom and school and taking learning to the next level. Instruction in the digital age is student-centered,incorporates web-based components, and adaptive.
We started the DNA Initiative at Socorro HS and next school year they will be fully implementing DNA at all grade levels.
Each year a new high school was added to DNA. For school year, all high schools will be part of DNA.

4. Digital Learning
                              
                                                                                                                                                       
Digital learning can serve as the catalyst for transformational change in education.”  - Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida
Our mission is to provide support for SISD teachers and students in creating digital learning environments that transform learning for all students through dynamic, engaging learning experiences.

5. Why?
                             
                                                                                                                                                       
Discuss how Operation Future Ready and the 4Cs(Collaboration, Creativity, Communication and Critical thinking) support the DNA initiative. 
Operation Future Ready is Team SISD’s commitment to ensure the district remains at the forefront of 21st century education and the conversion to digital learning. It is more than a technology initiative—it is about a hands-on approach to the teaching and learning process that will provide students with the skills needed to be globally competitive. Through Operation Future Ready, which is aligned to the federal ConnectED initiative, Team SISD is investing in technology to advance teaching and learning, fully training educators to utilize new resources, and offering more technological devices for student use.

6. Goal
To provide support for SISD teachers and students in creating digital learning environments that transform learning for all students through dynamic, engaging learning experiences.
Edit Notes: What we want engaged, student centered, creating not just consuming

7. How?
A digital device in the hands of our students with engaging and highly interactive learning.  
Digital district curriculum
Individualized student-centered instruction
Help students become the producers and evaluators of knowledge, not just consumers.
Edit Notes: What we want engaged, student centered, creating not just consuming

8. The Dell Latitude 3380 Windows 10 Operating System 13" Intel Core
8GB Memory
128GB Hard Drive
10+ hours of battery life
Sealed, spill-resistant keyboard
Rubberized Edges
Touch Screen

9. Windows 10 Laptops will be equipped with Windows 10
All students have access to the online Office 365 products
App purchases will NOT be reimbursed by the District

10. Keep laptop away from food and drinks.
Bring FULLY charged laptop to school daily.
Walk with lid closed, never open
Keep laptop away from food and drinks.
Do not leave laptop unattended, especially in a car (not even in the trunk, it can overheat!)
Do not damage or remove identification labels.
Bring your power cord as well 
Do not apply stickers, skins, or additional labels to the device.
 Laptop Care
Use your laptop for instructional purposes and always abide by the District’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Talk about what the laptops will be used for: Research, projects, digital textbook access, online collaboration, blended-learning

11. Usage Charge Maintenance/Repair Account = $25.00 per year
Payment must be made in full or in installment payments to receive a device.
Non-refundable
Mobile Device/Loan and Damage/Loss Agreement:

12. Damage Fee
 The student must report any damages to the teacher and administration. If the damage is not covered under warranty, the student will pay a $40 repair fee and receive a loaner device while repairs are being completed. 
 Parents/guardians accept financial responsibility for costs related to damage due to purposeful action or gross negligence.
If a device is accidently damaged, the student will be responsible for a $40 repair fee.

13. Loss/Theft Charge
The student must file a report with SISD Security and/or Police, if the device is lost or stolen. If the device is unable to be recovered in working condition, the student will pay a $100 replacement fee and receive another device.   
Parents/guardians accept financial responsibility for costs related to losses due  to purposeful action or gross negligence. 
The student must file a police report, if the device is lost or stolen. If the device is unable to be recovered in working condition, the student will pay a $100 replacement fee and receive another device. 

14. Payment Options Campus- payments will be made at the business office
-or-
Web Store- find the link on the school home page
(The Webstore that is linked is Pebble Hills HS)Be sure to let parents know that every high school has a webstore and should be accessible via the campus' webpage.
Americas Webstore
EDHS
SHS
MHS
ELHS

15. Acceptable Use Policy
Socorro ISD offers Internet access for student use. The Acceptable Use Policy outlines the use of the SISD system.
The acceptable use policy for the district is located in the district's webpage under the policies tab  in English and Spanish.
The AUP outlines usage that is acceptable on the district's network and devices.

16. Prohibited Actions Direction 1: Safe and Secure Learning Enviroenment-
Bypassing the filter
Accessing inappropriate material that is unacceptable in a school setting
Using chat rooms, IM, social networking; hosting non-school approved web pages
Tampering with hardware
Downloading or installing software that has not been approved
Sharing passwords (other than with parents)
Using another student’s username or password
Direction 1: Safe and Secure Learning Enviroenment- 
These are examples of some of the prohibited actions for students. They highlight some of the digital citizenship responsibilities all SISD students are subjected to.

17. Stay Safe Online Keep your personal information private
Only use a credit card with parent permission
Only share your password with your parents
NEVER arrange a face-to- face meeting with someone you met online
DO NOT OPEN an if you do not know who sent it
DO NOT CLICK on banner ads or pop up ads on websites
NEVER USE inappropriate language or send threatening
Direction 1: Safe and Secure Learning Environment- Digital Citizenship cont.

18. Social Media
Be Smart Online

19. Distribution Process •______ Students Per Day by Alpha • Areas –
• _______  Students Per Area 
Needed Paperwork
Usage Fee Receipt
Loan and Damage/Loss Agreement
Parent Signature is Required
Usage Fee
Payments can be made prior to distribution date at the school’s business office.
Students will not receive a laptop without payment.
Distribution process may vary by campus.

20. Any Questions?