The Upper School and Lower School computer labs have the latest eMACs. Together the labs provide 120 student computers and the latest technologically advanced teacher aids.

Each Upper School classroom has an eMAC, which is networked school-wide and linked to the Internet for research. Teachers use this computer for recording attendance, grades and for E-mail among faculty and offices.

 Individual classrooms now have updated eMACs. Our Lower School teachers integrate this technology into their lesson plans for language arts, math, social studies and science. There is an ongoing review of software available by grade level by both teachers and computer specialists at our school. Book companies are now making more software available that is compatible and relevant to the texts used by students. All elementary classrooms are equipped with seven student computers stations. At American Academy, each classroom has eMAC computers installed for first through sixth grades. In addition, the Academy reading lab is equipped with both iMacs and eMACs for individual tutoring.

 The Upper School Library houses over 150 computers; 4 interactive resource labs, serving to incorporate technology into every upper school classroom, added features include wireless Internet access at the 12-foot tables, equipped with electric and data ports, for collaborative research and study.

The computer graphics lab is at a par with such labs usually found at the university level. It has both eMAC and G5 computers all running on a OS X server. At each station is a graphics tablet, zip drive and a 17" high resolution monitor. Students are instructed in the art of digital compositioning using programs such as the latest Adobe Suite software package. The students view hard copies of their designs using the color laser printer and wax plotter. The printer is capable of printing out oversize art work.

 As important as the latest hardware and software is, it cannot be used to its potential without the instruction of knowledgeable, highly qualified teaching professionals. Dedicated instructors with years of experience teaching Macintosh applications.

In addition, over the past two years, all classroom teachers have been given the opportunity to attend college level computer classes offered right here on campus to attain or strengthen their own computer base of knowledge.