With the advancement of Technology, Pine Tree Junior High recognizes the need for Technology Education in the classroom. The Junior High Computer Labs are dedicated to give students opportunities to further their education using computer Technology. Teachers of all subjects have the opportunity to bring their classes to the labs as an extension of the classroom thus incorporating technology with classroom activities.

Math, Reading, and English classes visit the labs regularly to enhance their STAAR preparation using various programs including MySatori and Study Island. 

In addition to preparing for STARR, the Computer Labs are used to to give students the opportunity to expand their technology knowledge using many programs that are available.

• Word Processing - Students type many papers using Microsoft Word to teach word processing skills.


• Slide Show Presentation - Students have the opportunity to present research papers in Microsoft PowerPoint


• Art - Students have the opportunity to create artwork using Tool Factory Painter. Some of the uses of this art program include History classes drawing a map of Texas showing the major cities and rivers (all drawn by freehand in the computer).


• Virtual Science Lab - Science classes use the lab to work in Holt Science & Technology Interactive Explorations. This program allows Students to work many Science Labs in a Virtual Computer Environment.


• Research - The Computer Lab is available to all subjects for project research. With supervision, the students learns valuable skills to research information for school projects using the technology of the internet.