I have my laptop with me in class. How do I get on the Internet now?

Click this link for instructions on how to connect to the wireless network. 

>Search for the guest network for your school building.

>Type roosters in the password field

>Open your browsers (Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer)

>Log in to the Captive Portal with your district user name and password

My laptop is not prompting me to choose a wireless network. Is there another way to connect?

In your computer's network settings look for the network PHHS-Guest. The password is roosters.  Once you've connected to the network you will need to open your browser and log into the Captive Portal using your network user name and password.

Can I bring a power cord to school to charge my device during the day? 

Answer: Your device should have sufficient battery life to last the full digital class period. You will need to bring the device fully charged and manage its use so that it is operational for you.  Power cords stretched out in classrooms become a safety issue both for the students and device itself so it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to charge your device throughout the day.  

Can I bring a tablet such as an iPad or Android tablet to school?

Answer: Yes. The Apple iPad does not include a flash player but you can purchase a relatively inexpensive app that will play flash files. You may also want an external keyboard to help enter text in an efficient and timely matter.

Will I be able to use my iPad/netbook/laptop in every class any time I want?

Answer: Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use of personal devices in the classroom and on specific projects.  Teachers make the final decision for any tools used in the classroom; student owned equipment would be no different.  It will be up to individual teachers to communicate their expectations to students.

My laptop was stolen when I brought it to school. Who should I contact about this?

Answer: Bringing your own technology tools can be useful: however, some risks are involved as well. It is always a good idea to record the device's serial number to have in case of theft. Pleasant Hill R-III school district is not responsible for the theft of a device nor are we responsible for any damage done to the device while at school. Any time a theft occurs, you should contact a school administrator to make him/her aware of the offense.  The administrators will work with the police department to try to locate the device.

Why am I still filtered on my own computer?  Shouldn't I be able to see what I want on  my own device?

Answer: Student filtering is a requirement of all public schools.  The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires all network access to be filtered, regardless of the tools you use to access it while in a public school.  Your laptop, tablet or phone is the device. However, the network you are using while at school belongs to Pleasant Hill R-III and will be filtered.

Am I still held accountable for the Acceptable Use Policy I signed at the beginning of the school year even though this is my own personal computer?

Answer: Yes. The Accept Use Agreement (AUA) for Pleasant Hill R-III remains in effect even when you are using your own device. Each time you attempt to access the wireless network at school you will be prompted to accept the terms of service which include the AUA. Violating the terms of the AUA would be a student code of conduct violation and would be dealt with on the campus with a building administrator.