St. Barbara Catholic School implemented a 1:1 technology program in the Fall of 2015 to adapt to the learning modes of 21st century students and to allow students to work at their own pace and level. The program was implemented with the goal of increasing student achievement and engagement.
Students in grades K-2 are currently using iPads in the classroom and students in grades 3-8 have Chromebooks. Originally the plan was to use iPads in all grades. In Fall of 2023, grade 3 transitioned from iPads to chromebooks because of the belief that 3rd through 8th graders needed keyboards to allow for the development of writing skills and better prepare them for high school.
Students have access to Discovery Education Textbooks for Science Grades 2-8 and Middle School Social Studies. Grades K-8 have access to the IXL Online Learning Academy for additional support in math. Grades 2-8 are using additional online programs for Language Arts. Other grade levels will be added as they become available from the publishers.
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