Welcome to the SVMS Computer Lab!

In the computer lab, students use age appropriate software to reinforce skills in math & reading. The teacher works in conjunction with the classroom teacher to create lessons which correspond to and enhance the classroom curriculum.

Pre-K and Kindergarten classes use a variety of content rich software to reinforce letter recognition, sounds, numbers, as well as science concepts & language arts. Kid Pix is the creativity software they use to create many of the wonderful projects that they bring home. They are introduced to the keyboard via Kid Keys and begin learning about the parts of the computer.

1st through 3rd grades use software applications & websites to reinforce skills & concepts in math, language arts, science and social studies.  In first grade they create a “Word Family Book” using Kidworks; a simple word processing and graphics program. Their first project on dinosaurs in 2^nd grade is a web based research project culminating in a written report on a dinosaur. 3^rd grade uses the internet to locate, download & print graphics for reports, and complete a unit on mapping. Keyboarding is introduced through Kid Typing.  Finger placement & proper ergonomics are stressed.

4th through 6th grade refine their research & problem solving skills and learn how to evaluate websites.  Collaborative class projects emphasize research & the use of office applications. Students learn to use Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point as well as Word to create curriculum based projects and meeting diocesan technology standards.  Keyboarding is an important part of the curriculum. Students are expected to improve their typing skills to become more efficient at word processing.  The Mavis Beacon software program is used for individual instruction.