Upper School Technology
RPCS has long recognized the importance of technology as an essential
life-long learning skill for its students. We realize that our graduates
will need to be familiar with technology so that it is a normal part of
their operating and problem solving activities. We fully integrate the
learning of these skills into the content of our Upper School courses,
providing broad, relevant and continuous experiences. The girls' familiarity
and confidence with technology grows from constant use - in English and
foreign languages, mathematics, sciences, history and even in graphic design
for art.
The integration of technology in the Upper School curriculum builds upon the
foundation laid in the Lower and Middle Schools. By the 9th grade, students
are competent in analytical Internet research, the use of word processing,
electronic spreadsheets and presentation software, as well as a variety of
subject-specific software. The Upper School faculty incorporates advanced
technology into their curriculum to acquire, organize and analyze
information, manipulate and interpret data and communicate insights. In so
doing, students become conversant with technology at a highly sophisticated
and intuitive level.
If you have specific questions about the Upper School
experience, please feel free to contact the Upper School Head.