Technology and
computers are vital elements of the curriculum of Fox Valley
Lutheran High School. Students have access to over 250 computer
stations at the high school. Five computer labs are spread across
the building plus there are also five mini-labs in other
classrooms.
In addition, every
classroom is equipped with a computer teaching station that
includes internet access, video networking, desktop computer
station and a video projector. A number of classrooms are also
equipped with Smartboard technology.
Students are provided with email service and networked storage
space that is accessible from both school and home via the
internet. Students have print access to both black & white and
color printers. Concerning computer software, it is FVL's
educational philosophy to expose students to the software they
will encounter after graduation. A wide variety of classes are
offered to meet student computer needs. Web design, digital
publishing and layout, digital video editing, Autocad, computer
applications, and programming are all part of the curriculum. The
Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Autocad are
taught in various courses. A Moodle educational
portal affords students and teachers with tools
for online collaborative learning.
Parent Access to Student Information
Skyward Student/Family
Access gives parents and students with internet
access the ability to check on academic progress, plus
finance and attendance issues. Parents also are encouraged to
subscribe to Foxes' Flashmail, a weekly parent update email service
provided by the school. The school also manages a Twitter,
Facebook, and YouTube account for information/promotional
purposes.
The school's web site also gives parents easy access to important
school information. The daily calendar, maps to area schools,
e-mail access to teachers, and much more are available.