Technology

Oakwood values technology as a tool to enhance educational opportunities. Upper school students are expected to bring their own laptops to school each day. Please reference the Student Technology and Social Media Use Policy for both middle and high school for full details on the expectations of students.

The school also utilizes many powerful technology tools in order to meet the needs of educators and students. Additionally, there are iPads, cameras, and video cameras available which may be checked out by classroom teachers for use both for recording student presentations and for use by students. 

All sixth graders and middle school transfer students at Oakwood are expected to have skills in keyboarding and basic word processing. Students who require help in these areas should plan to enroll in Not My Type!, an elective course offered during the first trimester. In addition, the middle school offers a number of other technology electives for those who want to learn more.

All 3rd - 12th grade students are provided an Oakwood Google account that includes Gmail and Google Apps. Additionally, students in grades 6 through 12 are given a Microsoft 365 account that provides access to Microsoft Office. A generous amount of storage is included in the Google account, and students can access these platforms from home. However, these are school accounts, so students should not view them as private since the school may inspect these accounts at any time. Students who do not follow the guidelines may have their accounts suspended and be subject to further discipline.

Please review the Student Technology and Social Media Use Policy