Technology

The Technology Department works with the students, faculty and staff to promote the responsible use of technology in our educational mission.  Our classrooms are equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors and interactive Promethean Boards or ActivPanels along with Student Response Systems. Students and faculty have access to over 800 computers and a newly renovated Media Center containing technology along with the elementary, junior high and high school library collections.
All students enjoy learning with the interactive Promethean boards and ActivPanels.

VTEC Program (Viking Technology)
Each member of grades 8-12 have the opportunity to use a chromebook for the entire school year.  Students have access to their files 24/7 through their Google Drive.  Parents pay a small fee for use of the chromebook.  VTEC’s purpose is to assist our students in becoming proficient and productive digital citizens.

Recycle Efforts
Bring your used ink and toner to the Media Center. We recycle them and get cash back or discounts on office supplies. Thanks to our many parents who make our recycling program a success. We generally earn $500 each year through this program!

ParentsWeb
Parents and students have access to calendar, grades, homework, activities, interactive quizzes, and online assignments through ParentsWeb.

Acceptable Use Policy—Students
Communication Systems/Computers/Internet

Computers, Internet, and various communication systems are available to students through the classrooms, labs, and the school libraries. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to professional business communication standards and use all communication tools in a professional manner and in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

The Internet is a vast global computer network that provides access to major universities around the world, governmental agencies, other school systems, and commercial data banks. Exploration of the "Net" is encouraged, but the user must assume personal responsibility for acceptable use. Any use of the network (the Local Area Network (LAN) or the Internet) that adversely affects its operation in pursuit of teaching and learning, or jeopardizes its use or performance for other community members is prohibited and will result in loss of computer privileges as well as any other appropriate disciplinary

Student's Responsibilities:

1. Students are representatives of the Opelousas Catholic School community and must conduct themselves in a manner that does not impact negatively on either the school or the community.
2. Use of inappropriate language on any communication system either stated, or implied, that may be offensive or inflammatory of others, is strictly forbidden.
3. Because there are materials unsuitable for a school environment consisting of both sexual and violent contents, access to this type of material for any reason is prohibited. Sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. may be available to the students at the school's discretion.
4. Students are not allowed to bring software and/or unauthorized hardware (tablets, I-Pads, laptops, etc.) of any kind to school. Any student loading or exchanging software will be held in violation of this AUP and disciplined accordingly. Strict adherence to copyright rules and licensing agreements will be maintained.
5. To reduce the risk of spreading computer viruses, no student will be allowed to download or import files. The use of floppy disks, flash drives, or other writeable media brought from outside the school is strictly prohibited.
6. Impersonation and/or anonymity are prohibited.
7. Any use of the Internet, computers or school's communication systems for any purpose other than curriculum-related work is prohibited. Students are not allowed to wear smart watches at school.
8. Students shall have equal access to the Internet and all communications systems, and should be considerate of others (including time and computer supplies).
9. All unwanted communication and/or harassing messages are prohibited and should be brought to the attention of the teacher or the supervising adult immediately, who will report the violation to the administration.
10. Students are not allowed to access, upload, download or distribute any material which expresses hate of or contempt for any group or proposes violence.
11. Any effort to disrupt Internet services or computer systems by spreading computer viruses, vandalism, unauthorized entry into someone else's folder, servers, or destruction of computer files will be referred to the proper authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
12. Students are not allowed to open any folders on the network other than their own designated folder. Browsing, deleting, adding, or any type of editing done to someone else's work will be a violation of this AUP.
13. Students are NOT allowed to play any games, including but not limited to, Solitaire, Doom, Hearts, etc. Only those educational programs that have been loaded in conjunction with curriculum software may be played.
14. Information created, received, transmitted, stored, held, copied, viewed, read, attached to or printed using the school's communication systems is not protected by an individual's right to privacy. It is the rights of the school to access, review, and/or inspect all such information at its discretion, including disclosure to third parties when warranted.
15. The inappropriate use of the name Opelousas Catholic School or any logo/symbol associated with Opelousas Catholic School is strictly prohibited on Facebook, Twitter, lnstagram, blogs, or any Internet posting sites. This includes pictures of the student that may also be deemed inappropriate.  It is the right of school officials to determine what is inappropriate.
16. Due to media exclusions, signed by some parents, you should NOT post pictures of any student other than your own child.
17. Any email with an extension of ocsvikings.com will be used for school use only and remains the property of Opelousas Catholic School. OCS has my permission to review both incoming and outgoing messages at any time.