The ultimate goal is to teach our students skills that will help them make good decisions. This is not always an easy assignment considering how fast the technology and cultural standards change in today's world.

At Sanford School, computers with Internet access are available to students in areas supervised by teachers. Two student labs, one in Middle School and one in Upper School, are open to students unsupervised but are on separately switched subnets so students can use all network services, except Internet access. Teachers can request Internet access to these areas for special classes by contacting the Helpdesk.

In response to growing concerns about productivity and social networking issues, Internet sites are now filtered at our firebox using a commercial database that is regularly updated. At this time, only sexually explicit and social networking sites are being blocked. Teachers can request specific sites be blocked or unblocked by contacting the IT department. All requests are reviewed by Chip MacKelcan (Head of School), Mark Wagner (Head of Upper School), and Suzy Hoffmann (Director of Technology). While we regret having to do this, we must act responsibly towards our younger students and to set technology standards on campus that are consistent with the Honor Code.

Suzy Hoffmann,

Director of Technology