Technology

Our Media Center, under the direction of Mr. Charles O' Brien, is one of the most favorite areas in our school. We have 16 desk top computers with flat panel monitors and 16 lap top computers, which ensures that each student has access to a computer during instruction time. We view our media center as an interactive medium which encourages interactive participation by the student. We are designated a T-4 school, meaning that our classroom and lab computers are networked with each other and the laser color printer sited in the lab. We also have a Smart Board which is used by the teacher for instruction and by the students for presentations. Students have learned to create word webs, graphing spreadsheets, power point presentations, publications using Desktop Publisher, and to modify and strengthen word processing skills. All student work is put on display, so if you happen to be in Glover Hall, take a look at the wonderful things our students are doing.

All classroom teachers have web sites which can be accessed through our school web site, www.bpjxxiii.org. Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s teacher’s website on a daily basis to receive announcements and check up on homework assignments.