Technology

From creating graphs in Excel for science class to providing preschoolers with a way to practice their colors, state-of-the-art technology is fully integrated into the curriculum at the School of St. Mary.  Starting with our littlest learners all the way through to our graduating eighth graders, using the latest available technology to further knowledge and understanding is a vital part of the learning experience.

At the Primary Grade Center, computers are available to students in each classroom. A computer lab with eMac computers is available for whole-class instruction.  These computers run both productivity software used for creating student projects and co-curricular software for enhanced learning as well as providing Internet access.  Additionally, there are three Mobile Learning Labs available for student use.  Each lab houses 25 laptops, a laser printer, and a wireless access point enabling Internet use in the classroom.

At the Upper Grade Center, the computer lab houses Internet accessible iMac computers, allowing students to complete assignments and projects using both the Microsoft Office suite as well as Apple's iWork and iLife software.  In addition, the Upper Grade Center has six Mobile Learning Labs which can be rolled from classroom to classroom for student use.  As at the Primary Grade Center, these labs are equipped with state-of-art laptops, printers, and wireless access points to bring real-time, authentic learning to our students.

To provide the safest Internet experience possible, the computers at both the Primary Grade Center and the Upper Grade Center block and filter the Internet. These filters are customized to the specific requirements of the School of St. Mary and are updated regularly.

Many thanks to the Parents' Club for their continued generous support in providing state-of-the-art, top quality equipment to make technology in the classroom an everyday reality for our students.