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          Chesterfield, MO

 

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Ascension Catholic School Technology Plan

 

 

Infrastructure:

  • 10/100 Ethernet Network

  • High Speed T1 access to the Internet

  • Servers  - Windows 2003 and Terminal Server

  • Network access in all classrooms, offices, and library

  • Closed circuit cable television system allows the students to watch the Monday Morning Video

  • Cable access in all classrooms

  • Platforms supported -- Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

  • Software Applications supported -- Microsoft Office (2010, 2007, 2003, XP, 2000), Micro Worlds Ex (Logo Programming), Hyper Studio 5.0,  Accelerated Reader, Star Reading, Type to Learn 4, ActivInspire for the Promethean ActivBoard.

  • FastDirect School Information System provides online grading for teachers, online access to student grades for parents, communication with parents, and data management for the administration hosted by FastDirect Communications

  • School website www.ascensioncatholicschool.org maintained by Technology Staff hosted by Windstream

  • School email addresses for faculty and staff hosted by Windstream

 

 Computer Lab:

The computer lab is equipped with 18 thin client terminals, two laser printers (one color, one black/white), one scanner, and a Promethean ActivBoard with LCD projector.

To assure individualized attention, Ascension splits each homeroom in half.  Each half will attend Computer class once per week.

 Smith Technology Room:

The Smith Technology Room is equipped with 31 computers, one printer, an Elmo document reader, and a Promethean ActivBoard with LCD projector.

This room may be scheduled by any teacher for classroom instruction or student projects.

 

Annex Room:

The Annex Room is equipped with 1 computer, a Promethean ActivBoard with LCD projector, and a television and VCR/DVD player.

This room may be scheduled by any teacher for classroom instruction.

 

Media Cart:

The Media cart is equipped with one IBM Thinkpad and LCD projector.

The media cart may be scheduled by any teacher for classroom instruction.

 

Classrooms:

Each classroom is equipped with a minimum of one computer and printer with print/scan/copy functions. Five classrooms are equipped with Promethean ActivBoards with LCD projectors.

The primary classrooms have multiple computers set up as a mini-lab for use with centers.

Each classroom has a television and VCR/DVD player.

 

 Library:

The library is equipped with seven computers (four for search stations, one for circulation desk, two for  administrative) and a laser printer.

The library has a television and VCR/DVD player.

The library is fully automated using the Follett Company library software.  The on-line catalog is accessible from any computer on the school network. All library materials are bar-coded for automated circulation and inventory.