Presentation BVM School
A Learning Community preparing Students
for the 21st Centuty!
Content:
Students will use technology as an integral tool in their academic development. Computers will be incorporated throughout
the school and will be utilized throughout the curriculum. Faculty and students will use technology for learning enhancement,
communications, presentations, information management, and research. Technology will support, extend, and supplement
teacher-delivered curriculum content.
Faculty and staff will be able to utilize technology to its fullest potential, therefore enhancing the student's learning
experience.
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Pres is wireless!!! Throughout the school teacher laptops and ceiling mounted projectors are used:
- as a teaching tool to enhance the curriculum;
- in lesson preparation and implementation;
- for full classroom instruction;
- to utilize software and the internet;
- to improve communication;
- to access school administrative software.
Currently teachers are using the existing interactive whiteboards, standard white boards, or screens with the
projectors.
United Streaming is available. “United Streaming provides thousands of developmentally
appropriate videos, images, and related resources and makes learning accessible, manageable, and fun”.
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We have eighteen Pentium IV multimedia computers, two ink jet printers utilizing print servers to simulate network printers,
a laser color network printer, laptop, projector, interactive whiteboard, MS Office, and curriculum related software; Sammy’s Science
House, Solar System Explorer, Outnumbered, Big Science Ideas, Word Munchers supplement curriculum instruction. Inspiration and Kidspiration are available on the server for student’s use.
The computer lab is fully networked and operational. Each student is assigned a log on
name and password. Networking will afford our students much ease and flexibility while working with files. Internet access is available
on all systems in the lab.
Along with technology, there are responsibilities. Please read over and review our Acceptable Use Policy.
Each student comes to the lab for instruction at least once a week, per Archdiocesan guidelines. Students can then take
their skills and apply them in the classroom computer center.
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Primary
Each classroom is equipped with 4 computer systems. Grades 2 and 3 are networked and have Internet access. Curriculum related software is available. In the primary grades Kidpix, Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center, Ice Cream Truck, Kid Works 2, to name a few.
Students also access curriculum related web sites.
Middle School
Each classroom is equipped with four computer systems. In 4th grade our students use FASTYPE to practice keyboarding skills. Also, Microsoft Office is used. Other curriculum related software: How the West was One + Three x Four, an integrated math program.
Our fifth and sixth grade classrooms are also on the school network and have internet access. There are four computers for Honors Math also. There is one network printer on the second floor for teacher and student use.
Junior High
The Junior High level share their twelve computers so that each student will have greater access. MS Office is utilized by the students for creating tables, graphs and slide show presentations.
The third floor, junior high, is also networked. Students will have access to their files on the server in their classroom. There is a network printer available on the third floor.
LIBRARY
Our library is equipped with four multimedia computer systems to be used by students for research. Several different research programs are available. All of these systems have access to the Internet and our school network.
Our library is computerized using an automated cataloging system. Books that are checked out and returned are all computerized. There are two systems available for students to search our inventory of books and what is currently available for check out.

Our students, with the help and encouragement of their parents and teachers, are well prepared for the secondary level and beyond!
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The tech team is a group of parents and faculty committed to keeping our school and students at the top of the technological
arena. The team meets on a monthly basis. Meetings generally revolve around the overall technology goals of the school and the
plans to help achieve these goals. Planning, fund-raising, grant writing, hardware/software acquisitions, installation/reconfiguration
of PC's, and communication are among some of the many items that are discussed at these meetings.
If you are interested in coming to one of these meetings or to help out in any way, please contact one of the team members or email
techteacher@comcast.net

"As we go forward, our focus may change, but our goals remain the same."
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- EACH ACCEPTED CARTRIDGE WILL EARN $$$$$$$ FOR OUR SCHOOL
- SAVE OLD CARTRIDGES AND PUT IN A BAGGIE
- SEND INTO SCHOOL
This is a wonderful source of funds, with no cost to you or school.
Please ask friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to save empty cartridges for you. Your place of employment may be a great
source of cartridges. Please check the list to make certain the cartridges you are sending in are accepted.
There are two recycling companies that we use. Listed below are the cartridges accepted by them.
If you should have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rocks @ 215-379-3798 or techteacher@comcast.net
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Presentation School participates in Computers for Education on an annual basis. Slips are sent home requesting completion of names and addresses of family and friends. We receive points for each completed form. There is NO obligation to purchase magazines.
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Certificates for a Shortie Hoagie
Cost is $3.50 and may be purchased at the Scrip Office
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Click here to donate to the school or the Technology Program.
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