The+Home+Computer+Program

**The Home Computer Program**
Recognizing that many families do not have access to a computer, the Academy School @ 44 offers a Home Computer program. A large part of our design includes a commitment to having a laptop available for loan, for use in the home of every family at the school. Each family will also be provided with installation and service of filtered, high-speed internet from Time Warner Cable.
 * The Academy School @ 44 believes in providing a world-class education for all students, supported by technology. We offer a rich technology environment that supports administrative, curricular and communication objectives throughout our school. In order to help facilitate this mission, we believe it is important that students and families have access to the school’s computer network through the use of laptop computers at home, to complete homework assignments and to communicate regularly with the school community. || [[image:http://www.nylearns.org/filedownloader.aspx?fid=137107 width="193" height="129"]] ||

Students and parents can access web-based curriculum that allows for course content to be individualized based on students’ aptitudes, interests, and learning styles. They will also be able to access online resources that support literacy instruction and project-based learning in the classroom. This will allow families to be an active participant in the education process.

Links

 * [|Home Computer Program Guide (draft)] || [|Buffalo Schools Acceptable Use Policy] ||
 * [|Parent Laptop Agreement form] || [|Student Laptop Agreement form] ||
 * [|Resources for Students] || [|Home Computer Inventory form] ||
 * [|Time Warner Cable offices] ||  ||