At St. Jude, technology is a powerful tool for learning, creativity, and connection. We believe in blending the best of both worlds—thoughtful digital integration alongside traditional instruction—to differentiate learning and meet the needs of every student.
Our one-to-one device program provides iPads for grades K–3 and Chromebooks for grades 4–8, ensuring students have daily access to technology that supports exploration, collaboration, and innovation. All technology use follows our school-wide Technology Agreement, which promotes respectful, responsible, and purposeful use of devices as tools for learning.
Teachers across K–8 select digital tools, apps, and programs that best support their curriculum and their students’ learning needs—enhancing instruction in ways that are engaging, personalized, and age-appropriate.
Students then bring learning to life using innovative programs like Canva, Book Creator, Google Docs/Slides, Tinkercad, and more—designing original projects, reflecting on their growth, and exploring real-world topics through hands-on creativity and expression.
Every Wednesday, students in grades 4–8 dive into our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Program, tackling hands-on projects in themes like food science, space, the ocean, sustainability, wearable technology, forensics, and animation. Using tools such as Scratch, Tinkercad, Canva, and Book Creator, they design, code, and create through 3D modeling and digital storytelling. Their learning comes to life at our STEAM Day showcase, with themed field trips adding real-world connections and inspiration.
Technology instruction also includes digital citizenship and is woven into the curriculum through guest speakers, class workshops, and integrated lessons—teaching students to be safe, respectful, and responsible online.
From digital fluency in early grades to advanced digital publishing in junior high, students at St. Jude grow into confident, curious, and capable digital learners.