Computer Lab (CLC)
The Creative Learning Center (CLC) computer lab in room 276 is equipped with 37 computers, 5 high-quality black-and-white laser printers, and an LCD projector. All computers have Internet access and are connected to the CLC instructional network. The lab also has scanners and other equipment available for more limited use.
During class time and after school, teaching assistants and student aides are often (but not always) available to help with lessons and equipment problems in the lab.
Lab Procedures
and Rules:
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The lab is mainly for teachers who want to bring an entire class to work on computer-related projects. Students with passes and valid LA ID cards are also admitted if space is available.
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Individual students or classes will not be admitted to the CLC lab during the school day unless they have specific, school-related work to complete.
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All normal school computer rules are strictly enforced in the CLC computer lab at all times. (See the section on school computer rules.)
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Students and teachers using the lab must abide by LAUSD’s Acceptable Use Policy at all times when using the Internet.
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Teachers may not send classes or large groups of students to the computer lab unaccompanied or supervised only by teaching assistants. The lab is not a holding pen for students.
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Teachers must have appropriate lessons for classes in the lab. The technology coordinator will be happy to assist teachers prepare lessons. If useful, the technology coordinator will also help teach students how to use necessary software.
Lab hours.
The lab is open 6 periods a day. It is open at lunchtime and after school until
5:15 pm. It is not open before school or during homeroom.
How to sign up.
Teachers can arrange to bring classes to the lab by contacting the school technology coordinator in person in room 276 or by phoning extension 224. The schedule fills up quickly, so we advise teachers to plan ahead and schedule early in the year. In order to provide more equal access, we will not normally schedule a class into the lab for more than 6 meetings a term.
Color printing.
The lab is equipped with a high-quality color laser printer, which students can use to produce final drafts of projects. Because of the high cost of color printing, the color laser is not available to students on demand. We allow students to print single, final drafts of projects on this machine, nothing more.
