Technology at Carousel School

Carousel School utilizes advanced technology throughout the school sites to provide 1) a stimulating and inviting learning environment for all students, and 2) a safe setting where students can focus on learning.

Carousel School has computers available to students throughout the building, and the elementary and high school classrooms have at least three computers in each classroom. Students use these computers to practice skills such as math, typing, and basic computer literacy. Students also use the computers to find educational material on the Internet. These computers are equipped with speakers, microphones, and the latest software packages for personal computing.

Some classrooms have adaptive equipment designed to assist students who need additional assistance with communicating or completing class work. For example, students with limited fine motor skills can use touch screen computers during class. Other assistive technology devices include, Alphasmart, Dynawrite, Fusion, TechII32, Intellikeys, and Cheap Talk 8.

Each of the elementary and high school classrooms have an HDTV in the classroom used for lessons. Some of these lessons include viewing web pages, documents, and the Carousel School Closed Circuit TeleVision.

Carousel School has a PA system for announcing events and conducting drills, and a new, state of the art, fire alarm and security system. Also, all of the classrooms are monitored by a DVR video camera system.