 | The Cathedral School’s adjoining library and technology lab provide
state of the art facilities for conducting research in print or digital
media, developing student technology projects, engaging in quiet study,
and sharing and enjoying quality literature. The librarian and Director
of Technology work closely with teachers of all grade levels to develop
curriculum and ensure that appropriate print and digital resources are
available to support our comprehensive program, K-8.
Library
The
school’s completely renovated library is a warm, welcoming space for
students, parents, and faculty. The layout of the room is designed to
encourage shared reading, effective research, and use of quality
materials of all formats by students and adults of all ages. The
library program is planned and implemented by a professional school
librarian who introduces quality literature and teaches the information
literacy skills of finding, selecting, and using information in all
formats appropriately.
The library is available to students
and teachers before and during school, as well as after school four
days a week. Early morning book-sharing time provides Lower School
families a chance to enjoy literature together or exchange books. The
library is open after school for quiet work and study or book exchange
to Upper School students independently, and Lower School students who
are accompanied by an adult.
Technology
The
Cathedral School’s technology program is committed to keeping
technology equipment and training current and to providing students
with the opportunities and necessary skills to utilize technology for
learning, research, collaboration, and creative expression. Starting in
the kindergarten, technology skills are integrated into the curriculum,
and students utilize both the technology lab and computers in each
classroom. The Director of Technology works closely with classroom
teachers to develop projects that enhance curriculum, utilize
appropriate software, and integrate progressively more sophisticated
technology skills at each grade level. In addition to curricular
projects, students achieve proficiency in keyboarding through guided
practice beginning in the third grade.
The technology lab and
library have 25 computers, in addition to 16 ibook laptops for use in
the science labs and art studios, computers in every classroom, and
wireless Internet access throughout the school. Extended hours and a
game day on Friday mornings before school make technology accessible to
all students and create a welcoming atmosphere in the technology lab.
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