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One of our newest technological features is our life-size 3D interactive Anatomage table. The Anatomage Table is the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool for anatomy and physiology education and is mainly used by medical schools. The Anatomage Table is the only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy system that allows students to visualize anatomy exactly as they would on a fresh cadaver. The table allows students to interactively learn about the anatomy and physiology of both humans and animals and includes X-ray, CT, and MRI scans. We are excited that this advanced hands-on technology will encourage a love of science in our students! Learn more about the Anatomage table.

JCCS uses technology to enhance the curriculum and educational experience for students. The PlusPortals Learning Management System is used school-wide by students, teachers, and administrators. All parents will receive a PlusPortals activation email to access their Parent Portal account. All 7th-12th grade students will receive a PlusPortals activation email to access their Student Portal account. Students in grades 2-12 are assigned Google Workspace for Education accounts to use with their own Chromebook.  All classrooms on both the Upper School and Lower School campus are equipped with Epson Interactive Projector Systems and ELMO document cameras. Students and faculty have subscription access to a wide variety of educational subscription websites including IXL, BrainPop, Turnitin.com, and ACT Online Prep. Students have access to 3D printers and Microsoft Windows computers through the school library. Students and staff are encouraged to use technology to support learning in a meaningful way.

Plus Portals For Parents and Students

Plus Portals allows students and parents to view grades, report cards, attendance information, and communicate with teachers using email or messages. Students in grades 7-12 will receive an activation email from Plus Portals to create their password for their Student Portal account. Additionally, all parents(with students in T2-12th grade) will receive an activation email from Plus Portals to create their password for their Parent Portal account. After creating the password, students and parents can log in to Portal from any internet connected device at www.plusportals.com/johncurtis or by downloading the Plus Portals mobile apps on any mobile device. Parents may contact dbordelon@johncurtis.com for assistance with Plus Portals.

Plus Portals Mobile Apps for Parents and Students

Online Textbooks

For most subjects, students can use their school email and school email password to access online textbooks. Please view the document linked below for more information.

Online Textbook Directions for Students

Chromebook and Student Technology Policy

All students in grades 1-12 will be issued a school Google Suite for Education account. All 1st -6th grade students will be assigned a school-owned Chromebook. 1st -4th grade students will use their Chromebook in the classroom during the school day, but will not carry the Chromebook home. 5th -6th grade students will use their school-owned Chromebook both at home and at school daily. 7th -12th grade students are required to purchase their own personal Chromebook to use at home and at school daily.

The Parents Guide to Google Classroom (Part 1) The Parents Guide to Google Classroom (Part 2) Introduction to Google Classroom for Students How to Sign in to the Google Chrome Browser


Why Chromebooks?

A Chromebook is a laptop like device that uses the Google Chrome operating system. Chromebooks start up instantly, integrate with Google Apps for Education, have a long battery life, and cost less than traditional laptops. Because Chromebooks store everything in the Google cloud, they are less vulnerable to computer viruses or data loss. Chromebooks also offer a Management System that allows the school to instantly deploy monitored assessments, settings, extensions, and apps to the student Chromebook along with monitoring internet usage of students during the school day.

Google Workspace for Education Policy

John Curtis Christian School will provide a Google Workspace for Education account for students in grades 1-12. This school-issued Google account provides a protected environment for students and staff to collaborate, share information, and create and store documents online in real-time. Student Google accounts include access to apps such as Google Drive(document storage), Google Docs(word processing), Google Slides(presentation program), Google Classroom, and Gmail(for grades 7-12). All students will be assigned a unique username and password by the school. The student does NOT have the ability to change their username or password. Students can access their school Google account from any internet connected device.