The goal of the computer curriculum is to integrate computer use with curriculum in other areas while developing students' technology skills and knowledge. We recognize the need for continuous change in the computer curriculum as change occurs in technology and in the role of technology in society. From pre-school through fourth grade, students use computers in their classrooms to reinforce the skills that are important to building a strong foundation for their overall academic development. Computer classes begin in third grade and remain a requirement through ninth grade.
Students focus on a particular area of computer use at each grade level.
Among the skills taught are research, web page development, word processing, working with spreadsheets, presentations, database design and computer ethics. When possible, computer activities take advantage of opportunities to build on material presented in other courses, from language arts to health education. Computer use is especially significant in teaching geometry and music theory. Moorestown Friends also has ongoing extra-curricular computer activities for both Middle and Upper School students. Facilities Moorestown Friends School has Pentium class multimedia computers in nearly all classrooms.