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The Academy has a “state
of the art” Computer lab equipped
with the latest software and hardware for
maximum performance. In addition to strengthening
the students computer skills, the Computer
Instructor also utilizes specific educational
software to reinforce what they are learning
in their other courses. For example, students
in Pre-1 learn the basic mouse skills while
using the award winning “Sammy’s
Science House," an application which
focuses on sequencing skills. First grade
uses a program called “Print artist”
where they type in their spelling words
and insert the corresponding graphics.
As the students become
more proficient in utilizing computers,
the projects become increasingly more imaginative.
Students in 6th grade, for example, have
an assignment to create a “unique
culture.” They design a flag, draft
a constitution and create a menu of foods
indigenous to their culture, using such
programs as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
These kinds of projects help stretch a child
imagination and computer proficiency.
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