Technology Overview At St. Anthony of Padua School, we recognize that using technology enhances the lessons taught in the classrooms and provides our students experiences that will benefit them throughout their lives. This technology is not a replacement for the daily interaction with teachers and other educators, but is an excellent way to expand the content of their lessons. All students from preschool through the seventh grade receive computer assisted instruction an average of twice each week. Our technology program features: One computer for every two students Three computer labs - early childhood lab, elementary lab, middle school lab Classroom computer centers Individualized computer instruction as needed Age-appropriate computer curriculum such as Reading First, A+ and Orchard covering subject matter in math, language arts, science & social studies SmartBoards, projectors, multi-media centers Fine Arts Our students use computers to enhance their presentations with graphics, art, and music.  Instruction includes introduction to a variety of art forms and artists. Early Childhood Our early childhood program has a computer lab and a Macintosh computer center in each class.  Our Padua 3 students begin with an introduction to early reading activities.  Pre- kindergarten and kindergarten students explore stories at the computer, developing their emerging language and computer skills. Language Arts - The Lexia Reading program, which helps students master the essential reading skills necessary to become successful readers for a lifetime, is in its first year of implementation.  The program is an integral part of our classroom learning centers. Math – Kindergarten uses computer programs that provide a multi-sensory approach to mathematics.  Elementary (Grades 1 - 5) The elementary school technology program features an iMac computer laboratory located on the school’s second floor. Language Arts - The A+ and Orchard software offer higher-level language arts activities for our elementary students. Our programs incorporate activities designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.  Lower elementary students, grades 1 and 2 also use the Lexia Reading program, which helps students master the essential reading skills necessary to become successful readers for a lifetime, is in its first year of implementation.  The program is an integral part of our classroom learning centers.   Math - A+ Math and Orchard capture our students’ interest and excite them about math concepts.  Interactive activities on educational websites provide our students varied math experiences. Science and Social Studies - Our students utilize A+ and Orchard computer programs, and an on-line encyclopedia.  The internet is also accessed to research science and social studies projects.  Fourth grade students are introduced to Power Point, a multimedia presentation program. Upper Elementary students, grades 3-5, are given keyboarding lessons to help prepare them for the Middle School.   Middle School (Grades 6 - 7) Technology gives both the teacher and the student opportunities for the integration of technology into everyday learning.  Students have the opportunity for enrichment in the areas of science, social studies, language arts, and math, enhancing their preparation for high school, while they sharpen their computer skills. The computer lab offers our middle school students opportunities to develop research skills, as they complete projects with the use of the internet. The development of Power Point presentations provide our middle school students with creative learning experiences.   The literature program challenges our middle school students to sharpen their word processing skills, as they critique the literature studied in the classroom. Students learn to use the internet in a responsible manner and frequently explore it as a resource for their academic assignments. Mission, Vision and Beliefs Ideal Graduate History Student Census Card Alumni Extracurricular Activities Technology Overview Foreign Language Home Message From the Principal Foreign Language