Technology
Middle school students use technology on a daily basis in every course. From accessing course materials and submitting assignments, to participating in online discussions with their peers and creating digital content, students use technology to support their learning across the curriculum.
Academic Courses
Students in 6th grade are required to complete a year-long course that provides a strong foundation of technology skills to be used in current and future middle school courses. Students in 7th and 8th grade have elective options that may vary from year to year but have recently included:
- Graphic & Web Design
- Computer Programming
- Video Editing
- Photojournalism
- Photography and Yearbook
- Robotics
Clubs & Activities
Complementing exploratory classes, middle school students have a number of opportunities to participate in extracurricular clubs and activities. Recently sponsored technology clubs include:
- Technovation
- Coding Club
- Girls Who Code
Digital Citizenship
The Common Sense Media curriculum is incorporated into lessons throughout all grade levels to teach students about behaving responsibly online. The curriculum teaches key concepts appropriate for each age group and may include topics such as cyberbullying and digital drama, privacy and security, and internet safety, giving students an understanding of life in a digital world.
1:1 Device Program
To support student needs for consistent technology access, every student is assigned a laptop for classroom and at-home use. Students are required to bring the assigned laptop to school every day, ready for a full day of learning. YISS provides a robust wireless network with substantial bandwidth for fast, reliable access to digital learning resources.
