In some cases, classes meet daily in a computer lab. Other labs are devoted to being scheduled by classes needing computers intermittently to support and enhance more traditional curriculums. At least one lab is set aside for drop-in use by students outside of their scheduled class time. These supervised labs are filled with networked computers that have access to a standard set of productivity and multimedia software packages. A wide range of educational software programs to support specific curricular objectives is available within these lab settings.
Instructional labs have access to both local and Internet research tools.
Each lab has a well-trained lab manager who can assist teachers with the technical aspects of the lab as well as assisting the students in navigating through both the instructional software and the educational context of their assignments. Students have access to on-line help services to assist with the completion of their assignments. Computer graphics students design new logos and World Wide Web pages for local businesses using a host of graphics and desktop publishing software programs. French students get practice reading and writing in the French language using software within the computer labs. Music students are able to compose musical scores and hear them play back through MIDI technology.