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Grades PK-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-12
Technology is integrated in all grades as part of the daily academic program.  Since the 1960’s, Dexter has been on the cutting edge of technology, and improvements are made continuously to keep up with new standards. Faculty use technology ithroughout their teaching.  Personal computing devices have also become a tool used by many students.

Each year, families have more options about platforms and access to School resources. For classes 4-6, all applications that the student will need will be available through a website provided by the School.  This website provides access to a virtual desktop of the School's cloud-based computer system. This is the same virtual desktop that the students have been using while on campus.  

Students in Classes 7-12 participate in a one to one technology program, the details of which are on the 7-12 Technology page.  Mobile devices have became a core resource in the curriculum.  For instance, integrating virtual lab exercises on laptops in several classes enabled students to conduct experiments in class as well as review the same exercise while studying. Students may also use laptops in conjunction with the class text or replace the text entirely with an electronic version.

Useful Technology Links

Educational Sites used by teachers
Classroom Webpages

Access to school applications through Citrix

Access to Typing Master program. Program require Java be installed and operational.


Software you may need
Java - PC
Java is used by a number of educational sites.

Apple no longer installs Java at the factory. The user must install Java. This link will guide you through the process. You may also call Apple Support, visit an Apple Store, or student may schedule a time to learn how to do this with our IT Staff.

Adobe offers a number of tools that are used by educational sites. For access to their free downloads please visit their site.

Citrix is used by grades 4-6 to access the applications used on campus. For the latest Citrix reciever visit Citrix directly, go to downloads, then select Citrix Receiver and the option that best suits your needs.

Purchase PC Hardware and Software for both PC and Apple at educational pricing.

Purchase Apple hardware and software at educational pricing.

A free tool by Microsoft.

Free anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall, and web conent filtering program.

Free anti-virus and anit-malware program.


Internet Safety Information
NetSmartz.org
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The Nation's Resource Center for Child Protection

i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress.
Support Information
Technology Support is available to all students and faculty via the following options:
1) Visit the Technology Office on the third floor of the Clay Center.

2) E-mail support@dexter-southfield.org
3) Call extension 611 from a campus phone or (617) 928-7611
Technology Downloads
Citrix Information [ 4-6 ]
Citrix Install for the MAC/Apple