From second grade onwards students develop research strategies using print and electronic sources, and are introduced to a variety of authors and forms of literature. Students research the life of and read at least two books by one of their favorite authors. On Hall of Authors day students dress up and make presentations as their favorite author. The library has an on-line card catalog as well as electronic reference material and student work stations. Students may also use computers in their classrooms and check out laptops from the library.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum whenever possible.
Students come to the computer labs to learn the technical aspects of word processing, spreadsheets, graphs, and databases, as well as to pursue individual projects. Some students create multimedia presentations and conduct research. Students graduate from Tower School with proficiency in the technological skills they will need to take their place as contributing members of our global society. The technology program at Tower School enriches and expands the core curriculum, while it enables students to acquire the necessary skills to be proficient in a technology-rich environment. Students at all grade levels use computers in the classroom and in the computer labs.