b'PREPARING FOR TOMORROWS FUTUREMeyer Preparatory School is a leader in the use of educational technologies to improve learning and engage students. All classrooms are equipped with interactive smartboards and advanced technology, offering teachers new ways to inspire learning and unleash creativity. In the middle and high schools, Meyer Prep students utilize Mac computers. Benefits of Meyer Preparatory w I ncreases project-based learning, supporting Technology Initiatives: assignments requiring research, collaboration, w I ncreases interactive and differentiated learningand production of a final product such as slide and participation in the classroom. shows, videos, podcasts, web pages, etc.w Engages students to learn and understand wAllows access to information, lessons, and the material in ways familiar to them. assignments from anywhere in the world.Meyer Preparatory High School Academic ResourcesThe Academic Resources Program is available for students who need additional support. Students enrolled in this program meet during one period on a daily basis. The focus is on academic support. Our students are instructed in time management skills, how to organize their school materials, and various strategies for studying.Other Skills Taught:w Note-taking from textbooks wTest-taking strategies w Active reading strategies w Critical thinking w Essay organization, writing, and editingEachstudenthasanActionPlanthatincludesaccommodationsfortheregular classroom. The Academic Resource Specialists meet with the classroom teachers on a regular basis to ensure that these accommodations are being implemented in the classrooms, and to assist with classroom interventions.At Meyer Preparatory High School, the Academic Resources Center handles extended time AP/IB applications for College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP/IB exams) and ACT.'