The plant includes a fully equipped computer room, science laboratory, art studio, library, and band room, as well as a seminar room, a lunch room and tennis facility. The school's computer lab consists of a 25-station IBM compatible Pentium III 550 mhz system. All stations are linked by Windows NT Network. Each station has access to a wider variety of software, enhancing a wide range of educational opportunities. Nine research computers provide students and faculty entry into the electronic card catalogue, magazine index with full text articles, encyclopedias, literary criticisms, diverse multicultural CD programs, and access to the information highway.
All grades participate in library instruction and enjoy the stimulating atmosphere.
The library holds 12,000 volumes, all computerized. Through utilizing the library facilities and library skills, students learn techniques and tools for research and gain an appreciation of the written word. FINE ART Ridgewood believes in fostering the individual talents and cultural awareness of its students and does so through a diverse fine arts program which exists on the primary, middle, and high school level. Students have the opportunity to take studio art, art history, band, speech, debate, and dramatic study. Individual instruction in piano and string instruments is also offered during school hours for interested students in grades one through twelve.