There is no additional cost to families for this program. St. John's believes that technology is an essential part of any education, and so the school does not charge a technology or equipment fee. Using iPads, students can create original work, turn in assignments, take notes, watch digital lessons, participate in whiteboard exercises, and review teacher presentations from any location. Students also participate in online group study and virtual office hours with the faculty, providing more one-on-one interaction.

We strongly believe that technology is an essential component of a comprehensive secondary education. The future of education is not to add to technology, but to have seamless integration in the classroom.

Jeffrey Mancabelli, St. John’s President

  • Provides students with tools to develop better organizational and time-management skills
  • Encourages students to have a voice, think critically, and form educated opinions through online discussions
  • Provides students with instant research capabilities and access to both search engines and extensive online databases
  • Fosters student collaboration through group projects, online discussion, and peer review activities
  • Cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Empowers teachers with the ability to flip their classrooms in ways that allow students to have more personalized instruction and support during class time
  • Engages students in activities that enhance understanding and nurture creativity, such as constructing videos, concept maps, animations, timelines, and interactive posters
  • Connects students and teachers through a collegiate-style learning management system to enhance course communication 
  • Allows students to submit work online and complete digital assessments, enabling teachers to provide more prompt, personalized, and constructive feedback
  • Offers students the opportunity to assume leadership roles by serving on the Student Technology Team
  • Enables teachers to custom-tailor digital anthologies for their courses to provide students with freely accessible textbooks that are more unique and engaging
  • Encourages students to be responsible digital citizens who understand the permanence of their digital footprint and the importance of developing a positive persona

 

CanvasPowerSchool
St. John’s uses Canvas as our learning management system. Faculty post the majority of their course content on Canvas, and the platform offers students the ability to submit assignments electronically, providing cutting-edge software and access to collaborative resources for faculty. St. John's uses PowerSchool, an online grading and attendance system. On any day of the school year, parents can log on for real-time access to information on their child's grades, attendance, homework assignments, and more.

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