St. Michael Parish School has integrated Chromebook and iPad technology into its classrooms. Project SMPS Chromebook Connect (2015) was a $28,000 technology integration plan that has equipped all students in Grades 5-8 with 1:1 Chromebook access for their academic use. All other students have access to Chromebooks through “Chromebook banks” that are housed in their classrooms. Our teachers continue to stay up to date with the latest and most useful apps and extensions as well as how to effectively incorporate technology into their course curriculum. St. Michael Parish School is committed to keeping pace with the latest educational technologies and to giving our students the tools they need to be successful.
This year, St. Michael’s upgraded the wired and wireless network access throughout the building. High speed fiber networking was installed throughout the school to allow students easier and faster internet connection.
Students use Chromebook technology in many classes, and their use is designed to reinforce current classroom subject material and to fulfill the 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools. Our Chromebooks are only one of many learning tools available to students.
Teachers in Middle School (grades 5-8) use Google Classroom to present, supplement, and communicate instruction. All middle school students and their parents have access to the Family Portal in FACTS, where they can check grades, upcoming assignments and events, and email teachers.
Interactive “SMART” or “INTELLI” Boards are installed in all Preschool through Grade 8 classrooms. Many teachers incorporate other technology in their classrooms from building robots to reviewing for tests. SMPS is dedicated to updating technology as needs change. Students entering 5th grade receive their issued Chromebook, and it is meant to see them through the rest of their career at SMPS. Donations to our technology fund are greatly appreciated and accepted at any time. To help keep technology current and up-to-date, contact the Principal, Adrianne Manning, at mrsmanning@smpswv.org.
All parents have access to our Family Portal through our FACTS student information system. With a Family Portal account, parents can check grades, monitor homework, reach out to a teacher, or check upcoming school activity dates. Upon enrollment to the school, parents/guardians will be prompted to complete their FACTS accounts. Parents/guardians are responsible for updating important information (including emergency contacts) through the FACTS Family Portal.