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We view technology as a tool that supports the overall educational program.
Our technology department supports the computer infrastructure needed to
help students and faculty to create word processed documents, spreadsheets,
multimedia presentations, as well as perform research on the Internet. Our campus features an internal fiber optic
network and two T1 lines for voice and data.
There are over sixty computers and 10 networked printers located throughout the
campus for student use. Each faculty member has a laptop, and this fall Chapel
Hill – Chauncy Hall is rolling out a pilot WiFi program that will enable
students and faculty to wirelessly access the internet.
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The latest technology can engage students in ways that were not previously
possible:
• In History classes, faculty can effortlessly display detailed maps or
powerful photographs to the entire class in a Power Point presentation.
• Math teachers use a SmartBoard to solve equations and draw perfect
geometric shapes.
• Students in the digital video class are able to film, edit,
and play their own DVD to the entire school using the latest software.
• All students have their own personal CH-CH e-mail account to communicate
with faculty and other students.
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| Digital Arts Lab The equipment in the modern digital arts lab includes 8 high end graphics
workstations with large wide-screen monitors, an LCD projector, color laser
printer and large format poster printer. Computers have commercial level
software including Adobe’s InDesign, Premiere, and Photoshop. Located in the
building for the arts, the digital arts lab is used primarily for graphics
design and digital film courses.
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| Media Center The media center has 15 computers with flat screen monitors equipped with
the latest software. There is a scanner, LCD projector, laser printer, Internet
access, photo enhancing programs, and more. The media center is the perfect
environment for computer programming classes and for students to work on
advanced multi-media projects. It’s also a great place to send e-mail to
friends and family.
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| What about after school hours? Convenient work stations exist in each of the Dormitory Work Areas.
The stations facilitate access to computers and printers in the evening and on
weekends.
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| What about good, old fashioned books? The NEWLY RENOVATED Morgan Library is centrally located on the CH-CH campus.
It provides academic support for students and faculty, as well as recreational
reading material for the community. The collection consists of approximately
11,500 volumes, and 60 magazines covering a wide variety of topics and
interests. The video collection contains more than 400 titles in subject areas
including Art, History, Literature, Science, and Foreign Languages. In
addition, a computer porch offers five computers with Internet access. The
Library has a subscription to an educational online periodicals database that
gives students and faculty access to articles in over 475 periodicals and
magazines, most with full text online. This summer the library received a total
makeover, including new bookshelves, new carpet and paint, and new furniture.
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| | Discount Purchasing Resources DELL Student Laptop Program
We are encouraging students to buy a laptop through a deal with Dell Computers. This is an optional program.
Purchasing a laptop through this program will allow the CH-CH Technology Department to assist with setting up access to our new WiFi system. Other than setting up access, the technology department will not be supporting the computers.
After the delivery of the laptop, Dell provides direct next day support. We have configured two different options available to students. One is a 10" laptop and another is a 13" laptop packed with lots of power. Other options are available, but are not directly supported by the school. We encourage you to go to this website for more information and to make a purchase: www.dell.com/epp/chch
HP/Compaq Discount Program
HP has teamed up with Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School to offer you the opportunity to purchase award-winning HP and Compaq consumer products at discounted prices. As an HP Academy customer, you can take advantage of exclusive education discounts and HP Academy-only deals (typically up to 10% below starting price).
HP offers you two ways to select and purchase your HP and Compaq consumer products:
1. Online at the HP Academy Store:
a. Your school PIN Code is AP5288. You will need this code to enter the site.
b. Go to the address: http://www.hpdirect.com/academy/chch
c. Fill out the sign-in information with your name, e-mail address, a password of your choice, and enter your school PIN Code.
2. By phone:
a. Call 1-866-433-2018 to order by phone (8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. EST; 7 days a/week).
b. Identify yourself as a student/parent/educator at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School and provide your school PIN Code.
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