Curriculum

Technology

St. Gabriel School strives to prepare students for tomorrow’s opportunities and challenges through the use of cutting-edge technology.


The technology infrastructure consists of a fully networked school, both wired and wireless. Our Innovation Center has 3-D printers, robotics, virtual reality equipment, and many STEM learning opportunities for coding. Students in Jr K-Grade 8 have 1:1 personal devices issued to them for school and home use in upper grades. Each classroom is also equipped with interactive ACTIV panels and amplification systems. Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office are taught and used.

Teachers are continually acquiring professional development and training in technology. All teachers have ACTIV panels, student response systems, Google Apps for Education, and all devices available for use in the building. The Digital Academy student information/family portal system provides a student database, online grade books, and enhanced communications between home and school. Teachers also use See-Saw and other platforms to communicate to families.

Curricula

Related Arts

St. Gabriel School has a strong belief in the philosophy of education of the whole child, in which the fine and performing arts are a vital part. To supplement the core curriculum subjects, students weekly attend classes in General Arts and General Music. Student art shows, musical performances and plays are among highlights of the school year. Band is offered from 4th grade through 8th grade and is highlighted by two school band concerts.

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Standardized Tests

The testing program for schools within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is designed to serve and assist teachers and administrators in a systematic evaluation of the curriculum and planning of instruction. Additional individual standardized testing programs are also used in some grades to determine how best to meet students’ needs in specific areas.
Here are some valuable information tools for parents to understand MAP testing: