Technology
Our faculty and students use technology at all grade levels to enhance learning. Google Classroom is integrated into our students' learning environments starting in the Lower School, and students continue to use Google Classroom more independently as they progress through Middle and Upper School.
Teachers in grades Kindergarten through Fifth have iPads in their classrooms used for research, videography, and many other purposes. Through Jr. Kindergarten classes, teachers in the Cubs can bring a mobile iPad cart into their classroom when needed. Starting in Fourth Grade, students are introduced to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment that allows them to communicate directly with their instructors and collaborate with their peers on projects, mimicking a college environment.
All classrooms are equipped with interactive projectors and whiteboards so teachers can visually instruct the entire class at one time.
Bring Your Own Device Requirements
The minimum specifications for all laptops used by USJ students on campus are as follows:
Apple Minimum Specs
- OS 10.13 High Sierra or higher
- 4 GB RAM
- 128 GB HD
- Anti-virus/Spyware Required
Windows 10 Minimum Specs
- 4 GB RAM
- 128 GB HD
- Antivirus/Spyware Required
Apple iPad (6th generation and up) (4th and 5th grades only)
- Must have a keyboard attachment
Student Accounts To Monitor
- Google Classroom (Assignments)
- Blackbaud (Grades)
- Gmail (Email)
- (Any chat features)
- Messages (Mac, texting)
Parent Resources
Internet Safety
Top Tech Tips for Parents
By Chelsy Hooper, MS Technology Integration
M. Ed., Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified Educator
Whether you are a parent new to school-required technology at home, or you are a tech-savvy parent with experience in guiding your child’s tech use, our Top Tech Tips set you and your family up for tech success.
Other Questions? Contact Director of Technology Kyle Hopper at khopper@usjbruins.org.