Technology

Lower School students meet two times each cycle for Digital Literacy Class. The instruction in the early grades focuses on becoming familiar with technology resources and learning to navigate computer programs and apps on the ipads for educational and creative exploration. Beginning in 2nd grade, technology instruction shifts to using the computer as a means to gain information in a safe and responsible manner. Students also explore various websites and computer programs to enhance their studies in other curricular areas.

Classes are in the Innovation Center which allows students to collaborate on STEM activities, code robots, and learn to navigate a variety of Google apps. Students are taught how to create in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Keyboarding, digital citizenship, coding, and iPad skills are also taught at this level. 

Middle School students meet challenges with logic and creativity using a variety of digital resources. Students meet two times each cycle for Digital Literacy Class where they are introduced to Google Applications and fundamental technology skills, which are built upon each year. Students work on developing and practicing an understanding for Internet safety, programming and robotics, design thinking, creative expression, and multimedia communication. 

Classes are in the Innovation Center which allows students to collaborate on STEM activities, code robots, and learn to navigate a variety of Google apps. Students are taught how to create in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Keyboarding, digital citizenship, coding, and iPad skills are also taught at this level. 

All Middle School students participate in a 1:1 program with Chromebooks. 

Upper School students are required to take Technology Literacy, an eight-week immersive course. Students may also enroll in independent study courses, through CodeHS, in Grades 11 and 12 including Coding and Computer Science I and Coding and Computer Science II. Students are supported in the courses by SHA Technology Chair, Sharon Ackerley. See the Course Catalogue for details.

Technology instruction is part of the classroom experience and specific to each teacher's use of digital resources pertaining to their subject. Students refer to each teacher's device policy for class. Students graduate with strong technology skills, preparing them for college and their career. 

Upper School students participate in a "bring your own device" program. Personal PCs or Macs can be used and students are enrolled into our Google For Education Program. As part of the daily schedule, students utilize the mySHA school portal to access a multitude of information including, but not limited to, announcements, assignments, grades, and schedules.