Technology
During the 1993-94 school year, Hempfield Area School District entered the first phase of a major technological advancement program. All teachers were given access to computers, which enabled them to receive electronic mail; maintain grades; do word processing, database and spreadsheet tasks; and access student software.
Computer labs were upgraded and networked in the business and math departments. Computers were phased in to several other departments in individual classrooms or in labs, depending upon the needs of the department.
Since then the school has continued to upgrade and implement more and newer equipment. The district is now undergoing an ongoing, rotating upgrade of technology. All classrooms are now equipped with networked computers for teacher and student use so they can access data and software from anywhere in the building. The library provides Internet access to all students at the high school, while the Business Department teaches computer concepts and Web Page construction. CADD classes are also offered to students.
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