During this past school year, the state provided additional funding for both school library media materials and for materials for classroom libraries in grades K-4. Library Media Teachers worked diligently with other teachers to select good books and resource materials based on curriculum needs and student interests and abilities. All elementary offices and libraries are wired for Internet access. Each site has a Netware Server which is utilized for the electronic card catalog and student information management system. All middle and high school libraries are wired for Internet access and each also has a Netware Server used for the electronic card catalog.
All sites utilize a networked CD ROM tower to distribute electronic information.
Access to the internet is filtered from pornography or any other offensive material. Teachers are including the use of technology in most content areas. Classroom Discipline and Climate for Learning Marina del Mar is a Community of Caring School. Each week begins with an Assembly of Caring led by a different class and focusing on one of the Core Values of Caring, Trust, Responsibility, Respect, and Family . Weekly drawings, monthly reward films, and the weekly Assembly of Caring reinforce these values.