This page contains links necessary to download necessary (free) software programs. If you do not have these latest versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Acrobat Reader, MathPlayer and TexTalk, the various features at the Academy will not function properly. Older versions will not work well.

Download 1: Windows Media Player 9 Series

Get more play, your way with Windows Media® Player 9 Series. Get fast and flexible playback with the best audio and video quality for Windows and the Web. Includes special new features optimized for Windows XP. This player is essential to be able to use the audio and video capabilities of the Academy this year.

Windows Media Player 9 Series (for Windows XP)

9,660 KB 23 minutes @ 56K

Windows Media Player 9 Series (for Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000)

13,300 KB minutes @ 56 K

Download 2: Staying in Touch

This short document will tell you how to make sure you get all important communications concerning your child. These simple directions will ensure that you get all e-mails sent that relate to your and your child's involvement in the program.

Staying in Touch

51.9 KB 7 seconds @ 56K

Download 3: Internet Explorer 7 (SP2/SP3)

Internet Explorer 7 Service Pack 2 or Later (SP2/SP3) sets a new standard in privacy, reliability, and flexibility. Come see how Internet Explorer is leading the way on the Web. Download this full installation of Internet Explorer 6 to be able to use all of the technologies in the Academy.

Internet Explorer 7 (SP2/SP3) (for Windows XP)

79,000 KB 1 hour 35 minutes @ 56K

Download 4: Adobe Acrobat
Reader 7

Adobe Reader 7 is the newest version of the familiar Adobe Acrobat® Reader software. It also replaces Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader, software for viewing high-fidelity eBooks on your computer. This version of Adobe Reader is necessary for viewing various Academy files, lesson plans, teacher notes and assignments.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 7

26,600 KB 1 hour 2 minutes @ 56K

Download 5: Design Science MathPlayer

Design Science MathPlayer™ enables Internet Explorer to display mathematical notation in web pages. It is based on MathML technology and requires Internet Explorer for Windows version 6.0 and later. MathPlayer is available for free in order to foster the adoption of MathML in the math, science, and education communities.

Design Science MathPlayer

1,220 KB 3 minutes @ 56K

Download 6: TexTalk: Easy Text-to-Speech

TexTalk allows any Internet or word processing page to talk. Users simply highlight the text and TexTalk speaks.

TexTalk: Easy Text-to-Speech

15.1 MB 36 minutes @ 56K

Download 7: Adobe Shockwave Player

Shockwave Player is the web standard for powerful multimedia playback. The Shockwave Player allows you to view interactive web content like games, and interactive entertainment.

Adobe Shockwave Player

2.524 MB 6 minutes @ 56K