Computer Lab

Computer Program

The mission of the Mater Dolorosa School Computer Program is to give students the skills needed to safely and proficiently use today’s technology. We strive to continually upgrade equipment and add to our software library. Students attend a self-contained Computer Lab once weekly beginning in Kindergarten and each classroom in the school is equipped with at least one computer workstation with internet access.

Our classroom teachers and computer lab teacher work collaboratively to integrate students’ classroom curriculum in the Computer Program. In the primary grades this includes the use of math and reading programs to reinforce the skills students are learning in the classroom as well as art, beginner keyboarding and internet skills. In the middle school grades student’s use internet research to develop Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher projects associated with classroom study. Classroom teachers also utilize the Computer Lab to enhance or support their classroom curriculum.

In the past year our School's technology program has received over $50,000 in upgrades including 24 new computer workstations with 19” LCD widescreen monitors and a network server in our Computer Lab and new SmartBoards in some of our classrooms. A sampling of the software and equipment offered to our students is as follows:

Software:

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)

Scott Foresman Reading Street Phonics - Kindergarten

Millie’s Math House - Kindergarten

Key Skills Reading, Spelling & Phonics – Kindergarten – Grade 3

Jump Start - Kindergarten – Grade 2

Reading Blaster - Kindergarten – Grade 4

Math Blaster – Grades K - 4

Kid Pix Art Program

Keyboarding – Grades 2 - 8

Cable Internet Access with Student Internet Safety Software - Computer Lab and all classrooms

60” SmartBoard Projection System linked to Computer Lab Teacher Workstation & 4 portable SmartBoard systems for use in the classrooms.

2 Laser and 2 Color Printers

Network Server

Computer Lab Fundraising

Mater Dolorosa School is enrolled in a recycling program, Funding Factory, which recycles cell phones, inkjet and laser cartridges. By collecting cartridges the school earns points that can be converted into cash and equipment. Since enrolling in the program, the school has earned over $4,000. We encourage all students to participate in the program by collecting cartridges and cell phones from family and friends. If your employer does not recycle cartridges, please ask them to donate them to the school. For more information on the program, you can visit the Funding Factory web site and www.fundingfactory.com or contact the computer teacher.

Advertise on "The Parking Lot" Directory. All funds earned from the "The Parking Lot" directory of services of goods provided by Mater Dolorosa parents and family members benefits the School's computer program. For more information click on "The Parking Lot" logo to the left.

School families can also become Sponsors of the School's Computer Program. Click here to view a listing of current Sponsors and for a downloadable Sponsor's form. If you have questions regarding our computer program, feel free to e-mail our Computer Teacher at kgodbout@mater-dolorosa.com.