Addlestone recognizes and respects the continued development of technology and its application to student learning and life in and out of the classroom. To that end, our computer/media  program is taught weekly to students in 1st-8th grade.
Student focus shifts and deepens as they advance in elementary school and than transition to middle school.  The list below is an overview of some of the topics which are taught within the computer/media class.

• Develop familiarity with computers including but not limited to keyboard, hardware, software, language and internet etiquette
• Use computers to supplement math and reading skill development and Hebrew curriculum
• Develop proper keyboarding skills Use technology resources for research purpose
• Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, presentation, and
  publishing activities
• Explore proper and safe internet usage
• Develop a deeper understanding of hardware and software concepts and programs
• Continue to develop technology research skills
• Use productivity and multimedia tools and peripheral equipment for personal
  productivity and group collaborations across the curriculum
• MLA style
• Preparation for High School computer curriculum

SECOND STEP is an award-winning, violence prevention program, based on over 20 years of reseach, which integrates social and emotional learning .  All our Students  from Kindergarten through Grade 8 learn and practice vital social skills, such as empathy, emotion management, problem solving, and cooperation. These essential life skills help students in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.
 
The Second Step program includes teacher-friendly lessons, training for educators, and parent-education tools.

Skills children learn in the Second Step program:

• Empathy
• Impulse control
• Anger management
• Problem solving

"Our students benefit from heightened feelings of inclusiveness and respect, as well as an increase in the sense of confidence and responsibility from particpation in this excellent program" - AHA Teacher