Technology

 York is committed to using technology across the curriculum. All classrooms have computers connected to our network, most equipped with digital projectors. Our library and much of the rest of the campus is Wi-Fi ready for students with compatible laptops and devices. Most of our teachers host class websites where students and teachers can work together online.

TIL (Technology & Information Literacy)

Ninth graders take a team-taught class to explore methods of operating in a network environment. They also become adept at using applications such as Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Flash, and web editing tools to create, manipulate and publish information on paper, on the screen, and on the web. In addition, students use the science fair process as a platform for learning and applying advanced research skills. The school librarian guides these students in efficiently locating and evaluating information in both print and electronic formats. Throughout the course, students explore ethical issues concerning plagiarism, privacy, and security. By the end of the year, students produce several research-based projects related to the evolution of modern technologies or to core class assignments in English and history, as well as developing an electronic portfolio of creative projects involving text, sound, and graphics.

Computer Concepts and Programing 

In this course, we use Web development as a platform in order to introduce students to markup, scripting, and programming languages.  The subject matter is project-based and cumulative, so students apply their skills while producing increasingly more complex, interactive project work.  The course will include both client-side and server-side technologies.   Ideally, when students complete this course, they have a firm understanding of general programming constructs and flow, design techniques, and Web standards.  Lastly, students should strive to hone their general problem solving ability.  Grading is based on approximately four to five projects per semester.