Technology

Bethlehem High School has recently completed a technology upgrade project. BHS has invested over $100,000 to bring the latest technology to the student body. All students can now work with current Windows based computers, using industry standard applications such as Office XP, PageMaker, Photoshop, and Visual Basic.

What is the result of this investment? --Unbeatable educational opportunities.

BHS is preparing the students to continue their education and to enter the business community with employable comuter skills. Current, up-to-date technology is available at Bethlehem High School. A substantial investment has been made to enhance the students' education.

MODERN COMPUTER LABS
The students now have access to 50 Pentium 4 pased computers. These computers are arranged in two labs with additional machines in the library. All computers are using the Windows XP Professional operating system, have 17 inch monitors and plenty of capacity for all educational uses.

MOBILE LABS
Bethlehem High School is aware that the two labs aren't always enough. Often in education, a computer can enhance activities in many subject areas. Students have access to technology even when they aren't scheduled to be in a computer lab through the use of "mobile labs."

Twenty-five Pentium 4 based laptops, operating with Windows XP Professional, are available for classroom use. These laptops are configured with wireless network access and eight-hour battery life. Students may use these laptops, in other areas of the building to enhance their education. And, since they are wireless, students can easily use these machines at their desk without the constraints of wires and electrical outlets.

REMOTE ACCESS
By using standard internet browser, students can access schoolwork while at home. This offers the students the ability to gain access to their projects at all times. The students are no longer limited to working only in the computer lab, and they do not have the headaches associated with transporting their projects on a floppy disk. All data is stored on the school's servers which the students can access from home, download their document, edit the document at home, then upload the document back to the school's server. The edited document is waiting for them when they arrive at school. There is no need for a floppy disk or the excuse "My disk crashed!!!"