St. George is committed to using technology in the classrooms. Each classroom is equipped with multiple computers for teacher and student use allowing all grade levels to have computer access. The school is connected to the Internet by high-speed data connection and the Junior High classrooms have wireless Internet.

The computer lab has 32 HP Pentium 4 desktops with 17” LCD flat screen monitors. Each computer can print to either a high speed HP LaserJet printer or if needed a HP Color LaserJet. In addition, the computer lab has a built-in Epson LCD projector for teacher demonstrations and instruction.

Some of the software applications used in the computer lab are:

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Office 2003
• Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
• Kidspiration
• Apple iMac and iLife software
• Nikon digital cameras
• Sony digital camcorder

Students from Grades 1 through 5 have Computer Class once a week while Grades 6 through 8 have Computer Class twice a week. Each grade level practices keyboarding and using the Microsoft Office suite.

The St. George Padre Pio Library utilizes a web-based card catalog for students to search through the over 1,000 books.

Grades 4 through 8 utilize Renaissance Place’s Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math for reading comprehension and math skills proficiency. The Junior High teachers also utilize mobile LCD projectors to enhance their daily lessons plans.

No matter what grade level your student is at St. George they are always continuing to build upon their computer proficiency skills and using technology to enhance their learning and development.