High School Technology Access

Overview

At our high school, technology is a centerpiece of our curriculum and school design.  All students have equitable classroom access to technology to support student achievement and academic standards in the classroom and to support lifelong learning and success in our digital society.

Features and accomplishments of our technology plan

 Inventory

• Computer-to-student ratio of 1:1.  We have 237 MacBook laptops and a computer lab with 31 Macs
• All-campus secure wireless coverage so that all computers can access the internet anywhere in the school
• ActivBoards with full sets of remote devices in 6 classrooms
• LCD projectors in every classroom
• Personal laptops for all SNS teachers and administrators with remote access to our servers and network through VPN

Software and web-based applications in the classroom

• Use of specialized applications such as Fathom and Geometer’s SketchPad in math classes enabling more inquiry-based lesson plans
• Use of spreadsheets in 9^th grade Foundations of Science class to add graphing and linear modeling to labs
• Use of web-based specialized drill programs in Chemistry to teach equation balancing
• Use of computers in Biology to write and share reports
• Use of recording tools and internal PhotoBooth camera in History class to produce historical newscasts from 1920’s
• Teachers use the Pearson PowerSchool system to track attendance, assignments, and grades.  Parents and students use the same system to see attendance, assignments, and grades.
• Daily access to computers after school:  Americorps volunteers staff our computer lab every day after school. 

Download the SNS Technology Plan