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Technology Services

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The Technology Department supports the District's goals in enhancing student learning and development. FSD provides 1:1 student device program in grades 2-12. The Tech team provides support for the ongoing deployment of 1:1 device program, adaptive technologies and expanding the network infrastructure as instructional technology evolves.  

There are three teams within the Technology department that support our staff and families: student information systems, network operations, and end users tech support.

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Technology

  • In the classroom, you can expect to find the following equipment:

    • Teacher's computer
    • Projector or flat panel
    • Document camera
    • Sound amplification system
    • Classroom phone

  • Under the Federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the District is required to filter internet access and to teach online safety. To comply with federal requirements and to ensure a safe and focused learning environment, Ferndale School District maintains a web filtering system that prevents students, staff and visitors from accessing content that may be objectionable and/or inappropriate. Devices assigned to students and staff are filtered at all times, whether at school or off campus.

    Ferndale School District provides public WiFi for all students, staff and visitors. Users of these resources must comply with our District's Responsible Use Procedure available in Skyward for parent and student to review and sign.

  • Tips for spotting a scam

    We want to help you protect your digital identity and fraud. Be on the lookout when someone:

    • Pretends to be someone you know
    • Presents you with a conditional prize or problem
    • Pressures you to act immediately
    • Asks you to pay in a specific manner

    Phishing Tips

    This information is from the FTC website.

    1. Protect your computer by using security software. Set the software to update automatically so it can scan and protect with any new security threats.
    2. Protect your mobile phone by setting software to update automatically. These updates could give you critical protection against security threats.
    3. Protect your accounts by using multi-factor authentication. Some accounts offer extra security by requiring two or more credentials to log in to your account. The additional credentials you need to log in to your account fall into two categories:
      a.  Something you have - like a passcode you get via text message or an authentication app
      b.  Something you are - like a scan of your fingerprint, your retina or your face
      c.  Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log into your accounts if they do get your username and password
    4. Protect you data by backing it up. Back up your data and make sure those backups aren't connected to your home network. You can copy your computer files to an external hard drive or cloud storage. Back up the data on your phone, too.

  • Ferndale School District (FSD) provides all students with a computing device for learning. Students in grades K-1 are provided an iPad (2:1 ratio) for use while in school. Students in grades 2 - 12 (1:1 ratio) are provided a Chromebook or Windows device for use in school. Students in grade 6 - 12 are allowed to take the school device home.

    FSD students are expected to exercise good judgment in the care of any district-assigned technology. Misuse, damage and loss will result in a fine.