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| For more than a decade, the faculty at Poly Prep has carefully considered the new technologies that have become available for schools, students, and educators. We believe that it is imperative to support traditional learning methods and to make the best use of new technology. Perhaps the greatest learning tool at Poly lies in the "real time" interaction between a talented faculty and talented students. We intend to ensure that this type of personal interaction remains the heart of a Poly education.
To this end, the school has committed significant resources to creating an environment that supports technology use throughout the curriculum, while we continue to make very deliberate decisions about how and when these resources are used.
Poly Prep has over three hundred computers on its main campus, and many of these are reserved exclusively for student use. The two main computer labs, one PC and one Macintosh, are available for student use throughout the day, while other special areas, like the library and the Language Lab, serve specific educational functions but are also available to students during their free periods and after school.
Our campus network uses fiber optics and high speed Ethernet running at up to gigabit speed to connect all buildings and classrooms. A dedicated T1 line keeps us connected to the outside world. All classrooms have built-in Ethernet, providing high-speed access to network resources and the Internet.
Whether they are analyzing geometric data produced in Geometry Sketchpad or working with a foreign language database and viewing foreign films, students will find their coursework enhanced by access to online resources, innovative software, and the many tools new technology can provide.
Our goal is to give students access to all of the resources they need to embark on creative and meaningful learning projects, making the best use of all available technology while pursuing a traditional liberal arts education under the guidance of their teachers.
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