Network as of July 2005
Network Topology
Troubles we have had
The network consists of a variety of computers, monitors, printers,
networking equipment, and software that has been donated and purchased by many
different individuals and groups.
Server
- Dell ___ using
- Windows Server 2003 Standard
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Network
- Two 24 port hubs
- Bulk wiring with RJ-45 connectors
- Each classroom, library, finance office has one wire run directly to the
room with one computer minimum in each room
- 8 port hubs have been purchased to add more computers to each room
- The FBC Worship Center is part of the network and the student present
their PowerPoint in the auditorium.
Internet Resources
- www.AAAMath.com
used for math drilling in K-6.
- Students have a form in MS Word that they fill out showing there
progress.
- All students (K-6) begin the year with the K exercises. They are
required to do at least 20 examples of each exercise with 90-100% accuracy
before moving the next grade level The 6th grade will work through
grades K-5 before they start 6th grade work. The purpose of the exercise is
to reinforce fundamental skills.
- www.hyperhistory.com/
- Used to provide supporting details for history class.
- www.historyplace.com
- Used for supporting resource material in History
- Primary Sources
- Several "reputable" sites are use to provide primary source material.
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Computers
- 9 Gateway --- (purchased by FBCS in 1999)
- 6 Dell (donated by Brooke Insurance)
- 1 HP (donated by Wild Life Art Taxidermy)
- 6 Great Value from Fry's Electronic (Donated by interested
individuals
- 6 no name (donated)
- A variety for several individuals.
Software
- All machines have Windows XP Pro
- MS Encarta 2005 license purchased form Zones.com (We have been very
pleased with Zones over the years. We have purchased most all of our software
from them. The Texas Rep (as of 2005-July) is Queen Dixon and she is
very helpful.
- Word Processor: Microsoft Office 2003, 2000, XP, and 97.
- Typing
- We are using
http://kidwaresoftware.com/
(Kid's typing) this year.
This program allows you to determine the row the student will work with. The
student will need have some reading skills.
- We have use Mavis Beacon 9 and 10 in the past.
- We have the students use cover-sheets when typing. We do not allow them to
look at the keys on the keyboard.
- Renaissance Learning
- We use Renaissance Place which is a more web based program.
- Star Reading
- Three or more times a year, the students take a Star test using computer
lab time.
- Accelerated reader
- The student take test in classroom as well as lab.
Naming
- Lab Computers
- Classrooms
- 1st01-1st??
- 2nd01-2nd??
- etc
- Office
Firewall
- Firebox SOHO 6 www.WatchGuard.com
- Most sites are blocked to students and only a limited number of sites are
listed at available to students. Only those with the 'pass through' password
access the internet freely.
- For a variety of reasons, most not Watch Guard's fault, we had difficulty
setting up the SOHO. However, once all the ducks were in line it worked
WONDERFULLY. We did purchase the WEB guard for abound $50.
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