Library

The Roeper M/US Library is staffed by a full time librarian and is a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, and videos designed to fit the needs of gifted students in the Roeper curriculum.  There are 10 computers for students to have access to the Library collection, write papers, and do research and all have internet access.  The Library also provides access to infotrac and First Search which are databases that include full text articles from approximately 1800 magazines.  There are also three special collections covering gifted education, human rights, and the Roeper philosophy.

Technology

In addition to having a computer in every classroom, the Middle and Upper school campus boasts eight computer labs.

• Technology Instruction
• Foreign Language
• Library
• Mathematics
• Resource Room
• Science/Robotics
• Technology Support
• Yearbook

There are also plans in the works for a Writing lab and the addition of three - four computers in the Student Lounge.  Future vision includes wireless network access and additional computers.

Resource Room

The Resource Room at the middle/upper campus offers a variety of services for our students.  First, we are a resource for all community members, not just students.  A student does not have to have learning issues to use the room.  Some students schedule a resource room block so they have a scheduled time to do home work, study or meet with staff.  Sometimes Home Room Advisors and/or parents will recommend to a student they sign up for a resource room block so they have a time during the day to receive asistance, if necessary.

The Resource Room is used by different individuals for different things.  We offer a place to study, a place for teachers to send students who need to make up a test, have a test read and/or scribed for them.  The Resource Room arranges for peer tutors and professional tutors.  We have computers in the room for student use as well as software to help students with reading difficulties and written language disorders.  Students are also encouraged to come see the resource room staff for assistance with time management, organizational skills, various study skills and testing anxiety issues.  For students with learning difference we help the teachers develop the appropriate accommodations to allow the student to be successful in their class.  We also help determine why a student may be having academic difficulties.  The method of evaluation depends upon the individual case.  After a student is determined to have a learning difference, the resource room staff will help the student develop strategies for success.