Technology
From its inception, Cary Academy has placed a heavy emphasis on technology. From 1997 until 2006, Cary Academy featured desktop computers in every classroom, as per the "one-computer-per-student" policy in use at the time. For the 2006-2007 school year, these were replaced with Tablet PCs (model HP Compaq tc4400) issued to every student. For the 2010-2011 school year, these were replaced with newer Lenovo ThinkPad X201s, using the Windows 7 operating system.
The school issues these computers to students in their first year, and are collected and reissued when the student graduates or leaves Cary Academy. Students are not required to purchase these computers as they are included in the annual tuition. Various types of technology support for the computers are also included, with a computer "help desk" located in both the middle school and upper school.
The Tablet PC program is one of the first of its kind in the country; it was financed by school founder Dr. Jim Goodnight.
Nearly all classes make use of the tablet in some form. Main uses include taking notes via the electronic stylus in Microsoft OneNote, using Microsoft Word to type papers, and viewing homework assignments and projects through the school's extensive internal network.
All students, faculty, and staff receive Microsoft Outlook E-Mail accounts, which are used both for communication, and for submitting assignments (which can be done from home as well as during school). Students can also check their current grades through a database, which is available through the school's website and can be accessed at any time.
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