Technology

The Technology Department serves as a strategic partner in advancing Donelson Christian Academy's mission by leveraging technology to enhance teaching, learning, communication, safety, and operational excellence. Our purpose is to provide secure, dependable, and forward-thinking technology solutions that empower educators to create meaningful learning experiences, equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world, and support every area of the Academy with efficient and effective systems. Through innovation, stewardship, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we seek to ensure that technology is not merely a tool used in the classroom, but an integrated resource that strengthens the entire educational experience while reflecting the values and mission of DCA.
Below you will find useful resources to enhance your experience with technology here at DCA. Not seeing what you need? Click here to send us an email.
Policies
- Student iPad Policy & Procedure
- Student Technology Safety at DCA
- Risk Assessment & Incident Response: Student and Parent Overview
- Additional technology policy information can be found in the DCA Handbook
- Elementary Student Device Usage: Page 28
- Student iPad Use: Pages 62-65
- Discipline Policies: Pages 67-74
- Digital Behavior Policy: Pages 80-82
Software
- FACTS (formerly RenWeb) serves as DCA's comprehensive Student Information System and family communication platform. It gives parents secure access to grades, attendance, report cards, progress reports, assignments, discipline records, school announcements, and important demographic information. FACTS strengthens the partnership between home and school by providing families with timely, accurate information that supports student academic progress, accountability, and communication throughout the school year.
- Securly is DCA's web filtering and student safety platform that helps provide a secure online learning environment both on campus and on school-issued devices at home. It protects students by blocking inappropriate or harmful content while allowing access to educational resources needed for classroom instruction. Securly supports DCA's commitment to responsible digital citizenship, student well-being, and focused learning by helping minimize distractions and promoting safe internet use.
- Clever serves as DCA's secure single sign-on portal, providing students with one location to access many of the digital learning resources used throughout the school day. By reducing the number of usernames and passwords students must remember, Clever allows teachers to spend more time on instruction and less on technical troubleshooting. It provides students with quick, reliable access to curriculum resources while helping maintain a secure and consistent digital learning environment.
- Google Classroom is DCA's primary digital classroom platform for middle and upper school instruction. Teachers use Google Classroom to distribute assignments, organize class materials, provide feedback, and facilitate communication with students. The platform promotes organization, collaboration, and timely access to learning resources while helping students develop important digital skills that prepare them for college and future careers.
How To
- Sign in to your school Google account
- Connecting to Securly through your web browser
- Sign up for Securly Home
- Get service for a broken device
- Report a technology concern or incident
- Logging in to the DCA Wildcats App
- Sign in to your iPad for the first time (Coming Soon)
- Using Google Drive (Coming Soon)
- Using Google Classroom (Coming Soon)
Student Safety Resources
