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Each day, in ways large and small, learning with Apple technology helps the Shorecrest community collaborate, communicate, take risks, and think differently. Shorecrest is proud of its longstanding commitment to innovation, technology integration and preparing students for their futures.

The Shorecrest journey of educational technology and innovation from its 1923 humble roots to its 2016-2018 Apple Distinguished School recognition led to our 2018-2024 reinstatement as an Apple Distinguished School.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.

Shorecrest recognizes that proficiency with technology and the development of information and media skills is essential to a student's future success in academics, the workplace, and lifelong learning.

Walk into any classroom at Shorecrest and find technology supporting student success.

Read some of our success stories with integrated technology

Shorecrest is committed to:

  • Ensuring equitable access for all students.
  • Providing tech support and network services for all students.
  • Empowering teachers to use technology for teaching, learning, and communicating through internal and external professional development opportunities.
  • Utilizing technology tools to build community and foster collaborative learning within our classroom walls and beyond.
  • Providing students with the technology skills necessary to succeed in a variety of learning environments.
  • Educating students as digital citizens through the safe, ethical and responsible use of technology, information, and resources.
  • Educating students and families about the personal and interpersonal impact of social media.

Scope & Sequence for ISTE Technology Standards

In the summer of 2016, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) released their refreshed ISTE Standards for Students. The new standards provide a framework for amplifying learning with technology. As part of the release, ISTE adopted the scope and sequence developed by Shorecrest’s Instructional Technology Team as a support resource for the new standards.

View our K-12 Technology Skills Scope and Sequence. This graphic shows the foundational technology skills expected to meet the learning goals embedded in the ISTE Standards for Students. Additionally, these skills can increase productivity and enhance basic technical competence.


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Technology is a driving force in the world today. It also introduces some remarkable opportunities at Shorecrest to expand what's possible for teaching and learning. To facilitate participation in Shorecrest 1:1 device programs, we are implementing a Family-Funded iPad and Mac Program, which offers families the option to access educational pricing to purchase their child's device.

Middle School: Middle School students in grades 5-8 are issued a school iPad. No additional purchase is needed.

9th - 10th Grade: Participate in our school-issued laptop program in the Upper School. No additional purchase is needed.

11th - 12th Grade: Students are required to bring either an iPad and/or a Mac laptop to school, provided by their family. Windows laptops will not be supported. The Technology Team recommends families purchase the following:

  • iPad
    • iPad Air (5th Gen) with 256GB and keyboard
    • iPad (9th Gen or above) with 256GB and keyboard, or
    • iPad Pro (3rd Gen or above) with 128GB or above and keyboard
  • Laptop
    • Macbook Air with 8GB Memory 256GB SSD or above, M1 or M2 chip
    • 13", 14" or 16" Macbook Pro with 8GB Memory 256GB SSD or above

To purchase your student's Apple product, visit our Family-Funded iPad and Mac Program online custom store at http://www.apple.com/edu/shorecrest. This secure, custom page ensures that you're buying the Apple device your student needs. It offers all the same features you find when shopping on the Apple website, including free delivery and in-store pickup. You can also visit your local Apple Store and mention the program to access educational pricing.

Remember to mention the Family-Funded iPad and Mac Program to access education pricing. Finance options may also be available for purchases made at an Apple Store or online. And to find out if your existing Apple device qualifies to be traded in for a gift card toward a purchase in a store, visit www.apple.com/recycling.

Apple International Plaza
2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 393-4720


Videos of Technology in Use

 

Building ROVs in Eighth Grade


 

Creating Minecraft City-States in Sixth Grade


 

 

Stop-Motion Animation in Seventh Grade

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