Students in Grades 2, 3, & 4 have an iPad that travels with them throughout the school day! These devices are integrated into the curriculum on a daily basis for the enhancement of learning and engagement, to make assistive technology accessible, and to teach life-long digital literacy skills.
Software students have access to include:
Students in Grades 5 & 6 have an HP Chromebook that travels with them throughout their school day. Students utilize these devices as tools for developing digital skills (keyboarding, publishing, digital citizenship), enhancing learning and engagement, providing access to assistive technology, and supporting collaboration and communication between peers.
Why Google?
Google Apps for Education include a variety of web-based publishing tools which foster collaboration, communication, and creation. Software such as Google Docs and Google Slides allow real-time completion of projects by multiple users.
Why Google for Assistive Tech?
Google offers a variety of apps, extensions, and add-ons that serve as resources and accessibility tools which are stored directly to individual student Chrome accounts. Students can sign into their Chrome account on ANY computer (at school or home) and have access to their chosen extensions and add-ons, thus providing personalized accommodations. Lastly and importantly, students with dyslexia are able to complete their work alongside their peers without have to use a special device.
Provident Charter School is proud to be a Google School!
Provident Charter School is dedicated to the development of a digital learning environment tailored for students with language-based learning differences. Students will use technology as a catalyst for overcoming barriers to printed text as well as a tool for creation, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students at Provident Charter School will be digitally responsible citizens who are prepared to utilize technology to be successful in a demanding academic environment.
Access your student’s information by logging into your Parent Portal.
If you are having trouble logging in, please email sshinsky@providentcharterschool.org
Qualifying families may be interested in the Comcast Internet Essentials Program/Internet Service. If you have at least one child receiving free or reduced school lunches and would like to have home internet service for approximately $9.95 per month, please contact Comcast directly at their toll free number 1-855-846-8376 for information and assistance to see if you qualify.
Provident Charter School does not recommend one service over another nor do we receive any financial gain from this service. We are simply providing the information as a service to our families.