Technology Technology education is a program of instruction designed to develop an understanding of systems in fields such as production, transportation, construction, communications and agriculture by emphasizing applied activities through working with tools, machines and devices used in the home and workplace. Ten weeks of this twenty week course is designated for computer instruction. The computer literacy course is designed to meet the needs of students with little, if any, exposure to computers. Students will be introduced to the use of microcomputers and specific applications such as word processing, drawing and painting graphics, database management, and spreadsheet analysis. The Board of Education has added to its high school graduation requirements the successful demonstration of computer proficiency, or alternately, a computer application course, beginning with the Class of 2000.
Computer technology is an integral part of our instructional program across all curriculum areas.
The Mathematics curriculum offers the student a variety of courses consistent with the maturity and ability level of each individual. An Accelerated program, which commences in the seventh grade, offers the student who exhibits interest and talent in mathematics an opportunity to consolidate seventh and eighth grade mathematics into one year. These students advance to ninth year math in the eighth grade. For the student whose prior mathematics background in elementary school indicates a need in upgrading basic math skills, a seventh grade Skills Enhancement Program is offered. If the student shows sufficient growth during the year, placement in the average ability group is recommended.