Technology
Holy Cross School has risen since its near destruction to have one of the most sophisticated campuses, with technology heavily implemented into its school curriculum. Currently, all students are issued laptops individually to use at school and at home. This necessitates having a completely wireless campus covering over 18 acres (73,000 m2). Using cutting edge Dell and Cisco servers, the school maintains full automation of all maintenance systems on campus, with remote access control. The school partners with many providers to provide email, wireless printing, multimedia resources, and sophisticated equipment to all its faculty, students, and staff. Additionally, the new campus features Smart boards in all classrooms with all systems networked throughout the buildings.
Maintenance wise, all air handlers, thermostats, lighting, and security features are remotely monitored and controlled with full automation by computers.
This high-level ability has been built quickly up with the heavy support of Headmaster Charles DiGange and the tireless work of Jerry Arnone, the school's IT Director. Holy Cross School now tops any school in the metropolitan area with its technological prowess. Also, the expertise of Mr. Ben Fortenberry has allowed the school's website to become a wonderful portal for family and visitors alike to the school.
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