Hand-held metal detectors are also available. All students develop a four-year individual graduation plan based upon a career major, complete a resume, and participate in career advisement sessions. The teachers at North Laurel High School believe that using a variety of instructional tools and strategies helps all students to reach high levels of academic achievement. The ever-expanding role of technology in the classroom is evidence of their commitment in providing students with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and after graduation. All students are encouraged to complete an introductory computer course since English teachers require all major papers and final writing portfolio pieces to be typed.
All students have in-class access, as well as after school access, to a computer lab.
Math teachers train students to use both scientific and graphing calculators so students can more quickly apply mathematical skills and strategies to real-life applications. Teachers from all content areas pull resources from the Internet or select specific Internet sites for students to access as a resource for classroom assignments. Students develop and present PowerPoint presentations for many classes. Videos are used to supplement instruction when appropriate. In all cases, technology is integrated into the instructional session in such a way that students are able to connect the technological data to the course content being studied.