Technology
Our Technology Office invests in tools to allow students to work when and where they need.
Supporting the New Tools of Education
We have come a long way from buying pencils, notebooks and binders as our school supplies. Students use personal devices and the Internet every day during the school year to write, research and share their results. The Technology Office at St. Pius X High School works to keep all students connected and productive through:
- Leading the school-sponsored devices program.
- Sustaining a robust wireless network.
- Managing a full set of computer labs.
We understand students use different devices to accomplish different things. The Technology Office works to support them all.
Extending the School Yard
We also extend our classroom into student homes with the use of Microsoft Office 365 and our new online classrooms. Students have access to a campus email account, a download of desktop version of the MS Office suite and the important info from all their classes.
Staying connected during the school day
Wireless Connection
Our campus maintains a secure and filtered wireless network so that our students, faculty and guests stay connected throughout the day. That Wi-Fi network allows students to connect to their online classrooms, their Office365 account, and research materials. It delivers what they need directly to their device.
Keeping focused
While the Internet and online apps serve us as wonderful tools, they can also be big distractions. We maintain a set of internet filters to block online content deemed distracting, unsafe or unacceptable. Students and parents will find their online options limited while on campus as we strive to keep an educational focus.
During the school year, our technology office explores the best ways to manage mobile devices on campus. Our solution will serve as a way to both deliver the apps required for a great classroom experience and suppress distracting apps while using our network. It will not make any permanent changes to personal devices.
