Technology
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St. Gabriel School strives to prepare students for tomorrow’s opportunities and challenges through the use of cutting edge technology, thereby encouraging students to become productive contributors to society through teaching, learning, leading, and serving.
The technology infrastructure consists of a fully networked school, both wired and wireless. There is a computer lab that has 32 desk top computers connected to our new Grizzly Den Media Center that provides space for collaborative learning, text/digital media. Our Innovation Center has 3-D printers, robotics, virtual reality equipment, and many STEM learning opportunities. Students in Jr K-Grade 3 have 1:1 personal devices available in their rooms while scholars in grades 4-8 all have Chromebooks issued to them for school and home use. Each classroom is also equipped with interactive electronic white boards and projectors, 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 web pages, email access, and training to use the SMART boards, ACTIV boards, student response systems, Google Apps for Education, and all devices available for use in the building. The Student Information System, Powerschool, provides for a student database, online grade books and enhanced communications between home and school. The computerized Accelerated Reader Program is also implemented across grade levels along with online programs Go Math, Science Fusion, and Study Island. |
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Common CoreThe Cleveland Diocese Office of Catechetical Formation and Education prepared four informational documents on the Common Core Standards. These documents are being used and circulated, along with other venues such as educational professional development workshops to train and support all Cleveland Catholic school educators in successful implementation of the Common Core Standards. Parents will find them informative and able to answer a variety of questions. Please see the links below:
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Related ArtsSt. 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 TestsThe 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: Introduction to Students/Parents Screen Cast of Parent Meeting on April 25 Parent Tool Kit Parent's Guide to MAP Quick Reference Guide to Student's Scores The Cognitive Abilities Test is a national norm-referenced test that is composed of a battery of sub-tests which are a measure of verbal abstract reasoning and problem solving ability. These tests are given each year to Grade One in the fall, and Grades Two, Three, Five, and Seven in the spring. |
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