Students are shown how to use different programs in their classes. One program commonly used in science class is HyperStudio. HyperStudio is a way for students to create projects and multimedia presentations on the computer. Microbe Zoo is another program used in the science classes. This program is an animated place, showing viruses, bacteria, etc.
Students do have Internet access if needed.
The 8th Grade classes are given reseach opportunities on the computer. Teachers at Memorial have their own laptop computer. They make use of the computer programs in their classrooms. Many use them to do reseach for class. Teachers also have e-mail access.