As an elementary school we stress the basics. We use Macintosh computers and a variety of software such as AppleWorks, Kid Pix, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Printshop, Hyperstudio, the Internet, Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reader, and a number of skill building programs including: Dancing Dinos, Wild West Math, Chuck Wagon Bill, Speed Reader, ABC World, etc.
The Rockford Diocese's Technology Literacy and Integration Curriculum guides what is covered throughout the year.
The six general areas that are covered correspond to the six competencies of the National Educational Technology Standards - NETS.
- Technology Awareness
- Basic Operations
- Program Usage
- Communication and Presentation
- Research
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
K-5 students make weekly visits to the computer lab where the technology coordinator and classroom teacher work together on skill building and academic projects that incorporate technology.
Jr. High students continue to develope their competency in using technology throught the various classroom assignments.
There is one computer lab with about 40 computers and one wireless mobile lab with about 35 computers. The whole school is serviced by three network printers and several classrooms also have their own printer. Teachers and students also have access to a variety of cameras, scanners, media players, and projectors. All classrooms have one to four computers, are wired for Internet access, and filtered by N2H2.
