Technology
The Cushman School student is exposed to a wide variety of technology on a daily basis through curricular-based programs that strengthen reading, math, and critical thinking skills. First through eighth grade classrooms are equipped with multimedia presentation systems and first through fourth grade classrooms also have interactive white boards (SMART). All classes have FM audio systems used for daily class presentations. In addition, each classroom is outfitted with either a desktop or laptop used for presentations or student activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
First through fourth grade students use the school's macbook (Macbook) computer cart for a variety of classroom projects and activities that span both the Windows and Mac operating system platforms. All grade levels enjoy school wide subscriptions to online resources like Brainpop which has volumes in Spanish and English and for the youngest of our students. Cushman is a wireless laptop community. Fifth through eighth grade students enter our 1 to1 Anytime, Anywhere Laptop Program. Every student is required to have a laptop for use in the classroom and at home. Cushman offers a laptop/tablet package purchase for every grade level which includes a 4 year warranty and accidental liability insurance, all required software, peripherals, service and loaner laptops/tablets. Students in the laptop program receive a Cushman School email that is used for class and school communications. Parents have 24 hour access to school and class information via the school web site and the parent and student portals.
Students leave Cushman with powerful technological skills that enable them to think independently, analytically, and critically, preparing them to navigate the ever-changing technology in our society. At Cushman, it is not about integrating technology into the curriculum - our goal is to integrate children into learning using technology.