REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION X
DIVISION OF VALENCIA CITY
VP-GREEN VALE ACADEMY, INC.
P-17C, HAGKOL, VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON
SCHOOL ID NO: 405069
MB NO. 09656741214

Computer Laboratory Orientation Program

Presiding: School ICT Facilitator

Orientation Started: 8: 30 am

Agenda

1. Opening Prayer
2. Computer Laboratory Rules and Regulations
3. Computer Laboratory Policies and Procedures
4. Computer Laboratory Security and Safety
5. Computer Laboratory Maintenance
6. Computer Parts
7. Computer Laboratory Permission Slip
8. Other matters
9. Closing prayer
1. Opening Prayer – by Raden H. Caibigan (grade 9 adviser)

2. Computer Laboratory Rules and Regulations

1. No computer laboratory card or permission slip no entry.

2. Do not send food and drinks to the computer lab.
3. Never add any software or hardware component to the computer system.
4. Do not change any settings on the computer.
5. Avoid talking unnecessarily in the lab.
6. Make sure to report any software or hardware related problem to your teacher rather
than trying to solve it yourself.
7. To help your neighbor, talk at a low tone.
8. Computers should be turned on/off properly. Use the power buttons to turn on the
monitor and system unit respectively but “DO NOT” use the power button to turn
off the system unit.
9. Do not delete anything from the computer.
10. Do not connect or disconnect any cable unless your teacher ask you to do so.

3. Computer Laboratory Policies and Procedures

1. Proper conduct must be observed inside the computer laboratories at all times.
2. Loud or obscene language is not allowed.
3. Bringing of computer laboratory equipment into or out of the laboratory is not
allowed unless approved by the ICT Facilitator.
4. No computer laboratory card or permission slip no entry.
5. Eating and/or bringing in food and/or any liquid inside the computer laboratory is
strictly prohibited.
6. Loitering inside the computer laboratory is not allowed.
7. Playing games, unless authorized is strictly prohibited.
8. Viewing of pornography or other sexually explicit materials in the lab is not
appropriate. If anyone in the lab sees you engaging in such activity, you may be
asked to stop the activity immediately and/or leave the computer lab.
9. Cellphones and other communication devices must be switched off or put in silent
mode while inside the computer laboratory.
10. Keep our computer lab clean! Please dispose of your own trash, and pack out any
items that you brought in.
11. No alcohol, tobacco or other drugs are allowed in the lab.
12. Please do not reconfigure computers, personalize desktops, or alter another user's
files. Please do not move computers or tamper with their cables. If you have a legitimate
reason for wanting to alter a computer station, please ask the ICT Facilitator to find out the
appropriate procedure.
13. You may not share your username or password with another user, and you may not use
your network account to log another person into a lab computer, even if that person is a
trusted friend or family member.
14. Vandalism is not tolerated.
 15. Users must logoff their Info net account after use [everyone is accountable for
their username and password].
16. The labs are for VP Green Vale Academy Inc. students, staff and faculty ONLY.

4. Computer Laboratory Security and Safety

1. Solid walls with no gaps or holes
2. Cemented floors. These can be covered by carpet or another material, as long as it is non-
slip and well-maintained (i.e. no torn edges which can cause people to trip).
3. Windows that can be opened. Louvres should be placed over the windows to prevent dust
and rain from entering the room; this will also allow light to pass through.
4. No smoking, food, or drink should be permitted in computer labs, as they can damage the
equipment and attract insects or rodents.
5. Supply garbage bins, and keep workspaces clean and clear of sharp objects and debris.
6. Secure monitors, keyboards, mice and audio hubs to prevent removal and theft.

5. Computer Laboratory Maintenance

1. Establish the perimeters of your computer lab according to your organization's rules. You
may need to decide what search terms or websites you want to deny to your lab users.
2. Seek the help of an IT service or IT department, if you are not knowledgeable about
computers. Ask the users to seek the help of the administrator or ICT Facilitator if they have
a problem.
3. Post a "Computer Lab Rules" sheet that clearly states computer lab restrictions. These may
include prohibition of food and drink, downloading software, opening attachments, removal
of equipment, access to illicit sites and more. Many labs maintain that anyone caught
breaking the rules is removed from the premises.
4. Plug all your computer equipment into a surge protector. Spikes and surges in electrical
power can break or damage electrical equipment, as well as lose lab users' data. This is
especially important in country computer labs and places that are prone to lightning storms.
5. Set up weekly updates or automatic updates for your lab computers. Many computer
programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, update their software and protection regularly.
You will want to schedule these updates for a time when the computers are not in public
use, and you may be able to do them from central computer.
6. Install an anti-virus program on the computers and/or network. This will usually stop a
program from downloading if it suspects a virus. You can run daily or weekly reports on the
computers to check more carefully for viruses.
7. Install an anti-spyware program on your computers and/or network. Spyware programs
install themselves onto computers to gather personal information. Anti-spyware programs
can stop these harmful programs from corrupting or filling up your computer.
-Some computer labs choose to download a spyware program purposefully onto their lab
computers. These programs are sometimes called "keyloggers," and they can gather data
about how the lab computers are being used for the system administrators.
-Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are especially important for Windows operating
systems. Schedule scans on both programs every week. Apple computers have been less
susceptible to viruses in the past; however, they are increasingly under threat.
8. Back up your computers on a regular basis. If your computer lab becomes corrupted by a
virus, you can return to the previous backup to restore it.
9. Use the hard disc cleanup and defragmentation utilities regularly. These Windows utilities
regularly remove temporary files and keep the hard drive from fragmenting. If done on a
weekly basis, the processes will be shorter than if you do it on a monthly basis.
Go to "My Computer" and right click on the "Local Disk" icon. Under "Properties" select "Disc
Cleanup."
10. Do not unplug printers, scanners and other connected machines when the computers are
on. Eject any USB devices before unplugging them. You may need to post this on your "Lab
Rules."
11. Turn off all computers by selecting the shut down option on the desktop. Avoid pressing
the "Power" button to turn off computers. If this is necessary, run the computer in safe
mode until you know what the problem is.
Ask your users to press the "Control," "Alt" and "Delete" buttons if their computer freezes,
rather than shutting it down with the "Power" button.
12. Clean your computer lab regularly. The following are effective ways to clean a computer
lab:
a. Dust computer screens using a thin, soft microfiber cloth. Dedicate 1 cloth to be
used only on the screens. If dirt and debris from other surfaces gets caught in the
cloth, it can scratch the computer screen.
b. Vacuum the floor every day, if possible, so dirt and debris is less likely to gather
around the computers.
c. Dust all surfaces of the computer. If the fans in the Central Processing Unit (CPU) fill
with dust, the computer can overheat. Use a thicker microfiber cloth to pull the dust
from the surface. Some types of microfiber cloth have been shown to attract and
trap dust.
6.Computer Parts

RAM

RAM: Random Access Memory. A computer may have multiple RAM sticks. Camara
computers have at least 512 MB of RAM (e.g. 1 X 512 MB, 2 X 256 MB). If all the RAM sticks
are removed, the computer cannot function and will not turn on. If some, but not all, of the
RAM is removed the computer will operate very slowly.

Hard Drive

The hard drive stores all of the computer’s information; Hard Disk Drives (HDD’s)
come in a range of sizes – the larger the hard drive the more space there is to store
information. Without a hard drive, the computer cannot not operate.

Motherboard

The motherboard contains all of the components, including the Central Processing
Unit (CPU), and all parts of the computer are connected to it. If the motherboard is
damaged, the computer will not work. If the processor is taken out, the computer will not
work. A processor is very difficult and not generally viable, to replace.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The CPU is often called the "brain" of a computer, thanks to its direct plug
connection to the motherboard, and communication with all of the computer’s other
components.

7. Computer Laboratory Permission Slip

Computer Laboratory
Permission Slip
Name: ____________________________
Grade & Section: ____________________
Date: _____________Time: ___________
Purpose: __________________________

__________________________________
Student Adviser and Signature
 8. Other Matters
They agreed that the student would pay 10.00 pesos if they caught entering/using
the computer without any permission slip. Agreed!

9. Closing Prayer
By Sheryl Mae B. Balana (Grade 10 adviser)

 The orientation is adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Prepared by: Regina M. Sabanal

ICT Facilitator

Checked by: Jake Anthony C. Taga

School OIC

Approved by: Nolito C. Lentija

School Director