Students are expected to utilize technology to engage with resources, create multimedia products, and communicate with teachers and peers.
Students DO NOT have to own a computer to go to New Tech High.
Before, after school, and at lunch students may use computers at school for homework. Tutoring is also available after school if students need extra help.
Students must abide by the cell phone policy and other rules governing the proper use of technology including:
Not downloading songs and videos
Not viewing inappropriate websites
Not checking their personal email with school computers
All students will be required to work collaboratively on projects in all courses
Some projects will have student-selected groups
Some projects will have teacher-selected groups
Teachers facilitate, but do not direct
Students present the results of their work in a public setting
Students use technology to help them learn valuable research skills
Project-Based Learning (PBL) uses projects to help students think in original ways and come up with solutions to questions that are relevant in the real world
PBL is a less structured way of learning than the traditional classroom
Homework is not always assigned but students will have multiple projects in various stages at the same time
Students must organize their own work and manage their own time