Technology

2025-2026 Technology Handbook

2025-2026 StMM Family Technology Handbook

Handbook Highlights

• Middle school students are responsible for fully charging their Chromebooks at home each night.
• Middle school students must keep devices in their carrying case at all times (including during use). Cases must be zipped completely before entering the hallway.
• Loaners will not be given to students who forget to bring their Chromebook to school.
• Loaners will only be given for devices that are being repaired or if a student must complete standardized testing.
• Cell phones must be parked in the pocket chart in student's homeroom.

Technology is entwined in almost every part of our culture, impacting the way we live, work, play and most importantly, learn. St. Mary Magdalene School recognizes that integrating technology into our classrooms is an effective way to connect with students of all learning styles; it enhances collaboration between students and faculty; and it helps prepare students for future success.

Using technology in our classroom gives faculty the opportunity to develop students’ digital citizenship skills, helping them learn how to use technology responsibly. Throughout the campus, modern devices such as interactive whiteboards, iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, and TVs with Apple SmartHubs are used with applications that are directly related to what students are learning in the classroom.

We have adopted Google Apps for Education as the school’s cloud platform, allowing for any time, anywhere collaboration and sharing. Our faculty has received professional development on Google Apps and passed the Google Level 1 Certification.

Additionally, St. Mary Magdalene School has chosen FACTs as our student information system. Students and parents can log in to FACTs to view class schedules, homework, calendars, grades, etc. at any time.

Technology plays a key role in our learning community, supporting students and faculty in the pursuit of discovery, innovation, and collaboration. We’re proud to be a tech-savvy institution!

TECH QUESTIONS? Email Caitlin Childers, cchilders@stmm.net.

iready testing

i-Ready Benchmark Testing takes place three times per year in September, January, and April for students in grades K-8.  

Google classroom

Teachers use Google Classroom to streamline assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication. Classroom is available on the web or by mobile app. You can use Classroom with many tools that you already use, such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar.

About classroom

Teachers:

• Create and manage classes, assignments, and grades online without paper.
• Add materials to assignments, such as YouTube videos, a Google Forms survey, and other items from Google Drive.
• Give direct, real-time feedback.
• Use the class stream to post announcements and engage students in question-driven discussions.
• Invite parents and guardians to sign up for email summaries with a student's upcoming or missing work.

Students    

• Track classwork and submit assignments.
• Check originality, feedback, and grades.
• Share resources and interact in the class stream or by email.
   

Guardians    

• Get an email summary of your student’s work.
• Review announcements and activities.