Presentation B.V.M. Parish School - Philadelphia Area Catholic School

Presentation BVM School
A 21st Century Learning Community!

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VISION STATEMENT

Students use technology as an integral tool in their academic development. Computers are incorporated throughout the school and utilized throughout the curriculum. Faculty and students use technology for learning enhancement, communications, presentations, information management, and research. Technology supports, extends, and supplements the curriculum content.

Faculty and staff will continue to incorporate technological advancements to enhance each student's learning experience.

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THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL

Pres is wireless. Throughout the school teachers can use their laptops along with ceiling mounted projectors and SMART Boards:

to prepare and implement lessons
to enhance the curriculum
to provide rigorous and relevant instruction
to utilize software and the internet
to employ the United Streaming resource
to improve communication
to access school administrative software

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COMPUTER LAB

Our networked computer lab has seventeen Pentium IV multimedia computers, ink jet printers, a color network laser printer, laptop, ceiling mounted projector and a SMART Board. Each student is assigned a log on name and password. Networking affords our students much ease and flexibility while working with files. Internet access is available on all systems in the lab.

Students’ use includes MS Office and curriculum related software; Sammy’s Science House, Big Science Ideas, Word Munchers supplement curriculum instruction. Inspiration and Kidspiration are available on the server for student’s use. They also access curriculum related web sites, Google Earth, and textbook publishers’ web sites.

Each student comes to the lab for instruction at least once a week, per Archdiocesan guidelines. Students then take their skills and apply them in each classroom’s computer center.

An Eighth Grade Media Club promotes the further development of students’ skills, interests, and talents in the area of digital media. Multimedia reports of school events produced by the students are televised to the school community.

Along with technology, there are responsibilities. Please read over and review our Acceptable Use Policy.

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CLASSROOMS

Every classroom is equipped with four computer systems. Starting in first grade all systems are networked and have Internet access.

Primary

Each student accesses curriculum related web sites and utilizes software such as, Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center, and Jumpstart 3rd Grade.

Middle School

Starting in 4th grade our students use FASTYPE to practice keyboarding skills. Microsoft Office as well as other curriculum related software: How the West was One + Three x Four, an integrated math program are some of the Middle School resources. These grades share one network printer on the second floor for teacher and student use. In addition our Honors Math students also have four computers for their use.

Junior High

The Junior High level shares their twelve computers so that each student will have greater access. The students use Microsoft Office to create tables, graphs, and slideshow presentations. There is a network printer available on the third floor.

Library

Our library is equipped with two multimedia computer systems for research. Several different research programs are available. These systems have access to the Internet and our school network. Our library uses an automated cataloging system. Students can search our inventory of books to find what is currently available via two browsers.

Communication

Presentation BVM School utilizes technology for increased parent/teacher and teacher/student communication. This access is via Gradebook, teacher web pages, email, parent notification system, and weekly family communication.

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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TECH TEAM

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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RECYCLED PRINT CARTRIDGES

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.

Funding Factory Cartridge Prices

If you should have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rocks @ 215-379-3798 or techteacher@comcast.net

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Computers for Education

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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