Technology

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, and 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.  

Curriculum

The curriculum of all subjects taught at St. Gabriel School follows the Graded Course of Studies Curriculum Guides set forth by the Office of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cleveland. All textbooks and instructional materials are selected so as to support the Graded Course of Studies.

Curriculum Parent Handbooks for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade are distributed at the start of the school year. These booklets describe the major skills and concepts to be presented and developed and present an overview of the major learning objectives of each subject.

Common Core

The 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:

• Common Core Myths and Confusion_
• Overview of the Common State Standards
• Statement of Common Core by the NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association)
• Diocese of Cleveland Implementation Plan

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 and a trip by our 8th grade Jazz Band to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to perform.

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