Digital Citizenship Week at PTISD

As we move deeper into the 21st century, technology is becoming an ever more important part of our lives. Nearly everything we do relies on a technology tool and many of these tools are tied directly to the Internet. In schools (like PTISD) we are using technology-based tools more than ever to provide student resources, deliver instruction, and enhance the educational experience for our students. As we increase technology use we must also increase our work with students and parents on Digital Citizenship. Students must understand that their online actions are "Public and Permanent" and parents need to know how to help their children stay safe while using digital tools. During the week of October 19-23 PTISD will host a variety of events to bring awareness to this important topic. Please see the flyer below. If you have any questions about the events, please contact Robin White at rwhite@ptisd.org, Nicolle Davis at ndavis@ptisd.org, or Dr. Tony Tipton at ttipton@ptisd.org.

If you would like to explore more about digital citizenship we recommend checking our Common Sense Media online.

Girls in Technology

PTISD, in cooperation with Region 7 ESC in Kilgore, is proud to announce the first ever Girls in Technology event in east Texas. This program will provide 10 girls with the opportunity to interact with advanced technology tools such as 3-D printing, robots, remote piloted aircraft (RFP), and Makey Makey tools. We are excited to send girls from grades 1st through 12th to this event with our two District Technology Coordinators Nicolle Davis and Robin White. See the flyer below for more details.

If you have any questions about the Digital Learning program at PTISD please contact Dr. Tony Tipton at ttipton@ptisd.org

PTHS 1:1 iPad program 2015-2016 steps and procedures to receive device

Hello PTHS Students and Parents,

Students that are new to PTHS (including incoming freshman and newly enrolled upperclassmen) must complete the following steps to receive their iPad. 

1. Parents and students please watch the brief video below.
2. Parents must go over the handbook with students. Any student that attended Pine Tree Junior High School as an eighth grader should have received a paper copy of the handbook near the end of the 2015 school year. If you have not received the handbook you can access it using this link or get a paper copy from the PTHS Business Office.
3. Parents must fill out the Acknowledgement and Information form on page 11 of the Handbook. The completed form must be returned to Mrs. Allen in the Pine Tree High School Business Office. A one-time, non-refundable use fee of $35 is charged for each device when a student first enrolls in PTHS. Students who qualify for reduced or free lunch are eligible for a discounted rate. Please see the PTHS Business Office for details. 
4. All incoming 9th grade students who have their Acknowledgement form and payment turned in by the end of the day on August 7 will be eligible to receive their iPad the week before school starts. More information will be made available as soon as the details are worked out. You will be notified by School Messenger at that time.
5. Parents can bring their forms and payments to the PTHS Business office starting on Monday, August 3, 2015. Payments and forms can't be accepted before that time.
6. Students returning to PTHS who had an iPad last year will not need to pay the use fee for 2015-2016. They will get back their same device, or use the one they kept over the summer.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dr. Tony Tipton at PTHS 903-295-5031.

iPads year one

Update: great job PTHS freshman!  Only 1.25% of all iPads reported as damaged or misplaced!  That is much better than all expectations.  iPads will be updated and returned to students in the fall.  Watch the PTHS website for details.  Follow Twitter #ptinnovate for announcements about distribution.

PowerOn PT iPad Parent Orientation Meetings

PTHS iPad Parent Information Meetings

When:  Monday, September 30, 2013 during PTHS Curriculum Night

Three meeting times for your convenience:

4:00-4:45pm

5:00-5:45pm

6:00-6:45pm

Where:  PTHS Library

Who:  Freshman students enrolled in World Geography Class (this includes each first-year freshman, Class of 2017)

Details:

·       Information presentation

·       Question and answer session

·       PTHS iPad Handbook will be distributed

·       Handbook acknowledgement forms will be distributed

·       Signed handbook forms will be accepted from parents

·       $35 use fee will be accepted

Questions: Please contact PTHS Assistant Principal, Tony Tipton 903-295-5031, ttipton@ptisd.org

Lesson Launch: Technology Computer Club

Third grade teacher, Claudia Ruiz Mendoza of Pine Tree Intermediate Campus provides a Saturday Computer Club for students. A pilot project funded by the PT Education Foundation, equipped the classroom at the with the latest in technology including iPads, new computers, smart boards. The project helped to assess how technology increases productivity, engagement and retention.