Technology
Technology is used as an organizing tool and a unique focus for learning.
While Orion Academy provides a full academic program in a highly structured learning environment, the daily schedule is highlighted by the integration into every aspect of the curriculum of both technology and social learning.
Students are required to provide their own laptop computer (Apple Computer MacBook) and use that computer in class each day. Class work and homework will utilize the laptop computer and students are taught a specific system for information storage and transfer that improves their ability to keep track of information. School assignments are retreived from and returned to an on-campus file server.
In addition, the school uses the Webster board system, allowing information from the whiteboards to be directly transferred to the student's computers, reducing the note taking requirements in certain classes.
The entire Orion campus is covered by a WiFi wireless network. Only school-authorized computers have access to the network to provide increased security.
Orion utilizes a computer-based Student Information System (SIS) from PowerSchool. The system is used for attendance and grading and other administrative functions. It provides the capabilty to parents and students to track grades and attendance information from any computer with Internet access.
