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Technology

photo: Mrs. Iles and class

St. Joseph School boasts networked classroom computers and a state-of-the-art technology laboratory featuring:

 

 

  • 30 networked PCs
  • Microsoft NT
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Educational software for math, reading, science, typing, and graphics software for various grade levels
  • Internet access (available with student and parent agreement to Acceptable Use Policy)
  • Laptop computers
  • Several digital cameras
  • Digital video camera

Technology is fully integrated with core academic subjects. Students use word-processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and graphics programs to complete academic assignments for a variety of classes. 


Computer Club

image: computer Computer Club for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders functions as our in-house desktop publishing company at St. Joe's.  Club members take orders for various projects from school faculty and staff.  The Club's wonderful work is proudly displayed all around the school and church.

"C.A.V.S."  - (Computer And Video Specialists)

For the past several years, St. Joseph School has offered aimage: Computer and Video special technology course for selected students in our junior high.  The CAVS (Computer and Video Specialists) work with teachers, staff, and other students to help set up and troubleshoot computer hardware and software in classrooms, assist with software instruction, and create and produce our bi-weekly news program, "The CAVS Show."  The show highlights events and activities throughout the week, displaying many of the fantastic learning opportunities happening here at St. Joe's.   This year, the CAVS  are presenting another special show highlighting our 8th Grade students who we call our "Awesome Grads."   This show features an interview with the students as well as a slideshow of them growing up.  The entire student body tunes in on Friday afternoons to see if they've been caught by the CAVS during the week!

 

This is the day which the Lord had made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.           ~Psalms 118:24