While 1:1 devices will be distributed to students in grades K-12, the devices are owned by Dwight School. This allows the school to retain, repair and maintain devices as necessary and ensure that each student has the resources needed throughout the school day.
The school also retains ownership of the software installed on the iPad or computer, and, in keeping with school policies on plagiarism and copyright, students should not attempt to copy this software to another device. Students can install additional software as needed upon passing the “Driver’s Test”.
Every iPad and MacBook Air will be delivered with a protective case, name tag, and asset tag sticker affixed to the bottom of the device, underneath its protective case. Name and asset tags should be visible through the clear case, and is not to be removed under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall a device be directly altered with stickers, ink, or engravings.
At the time of distribution, each iPad and MacBook Air computer will have all the necessary software that Dwight faculty have decided are essential to daily teaching and learning. In addition to these apps and software package, additional software may be required throughout the school year. In these cases, the school will distribute the software through the students’ AppleID or asset tag as necessary. (See above.)
While you may not have admin privileges, rest assured that you will still have access to a wide range of applications and software that are essential for your studies and learning experience. These applications can be conveniently found and installed through the "Self Service" in your Applications folder.
Self Service is a user-friendly platform where you can browse and install approved applications that have been carefully selected to support your educational needs. If you require any specific software that is not available in Self Service , please feel free to reach out to our IT department (helpdesk@dwight.edu).
The cost of an iPad or MacBook Air computer along with one supporting power supply are a part of standard tuition and fees. The school expects that students and their families will take every precaution to safeguard these devices and keep them in suitable condition. Any damage or destruction of a school-provided device should be reported immediately to the Technology Department, and an estimate for any necessary service will be provided to the family and billed through the Business Office. In situations where devices are lost, families will be billed current Apple Education prices to replace lost, stolen or damaged equipment. The passed on replacement costs are as follows:
Apple MacBook Air
2025-2026 Current Replacement Costs:
Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD: $978.79
2024 and previous years' replacement costs:
Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory
256GB SSD storage
Total Laptop Cost + NYS Sales Tax $749.99*
*Each laptop will also require a replacement case + @29.95 + tax
Prices Updated: August 2025:
Apple MacBook Air 30W USB-C Power Adapter + 2M USB-C Charging Cable: $74.03
Apple MacBook Air 20W USB-C Power Adapter + 2M USB-C Charging Cable: $52.26
Prices Updated July 2025:
Apple iPad Air 11" (2025 purchase year, 128GB SPG): $586.84
Lenovo 65-watt USB-C Charger: $22.85
Replacements will be provided by the school and families do not have to replace the equipment on their own. Under no circumstances should a student or family replace or repair a device on their own - this includes repairs done at an Apple Store. If a device is found to be replaced or repaired outside of the Technology Department, the family may be billed for the full cost of a replacement.
Broken laptops which require out of warranty replacement parts will also be charged back to families. Costs will be determined after an in-house Apple Certified technician has fully evaluated the equipment.
Students will be held responsible for the safekeeping and care of their Dwight School issued computing equipment. This includes a laptop or iPad, the case and the power supply charger issued along with your device. Each iPad and laptop will be covered under a standard factory warranty which covers defects only. Any costs associated with a device repair related to liquid or physical damage, loss or theft, will be the sole responsibility of the student’s family which will be automatically billed to sustain the integrity of our 1:1 program.
Device power supplies are expected to accompany the laptop to school every day. Power supplies are associated with each student. In the event of a lost, stolen, broken or damaged power supply, the student must purchase a replacement power supply only through the Technology Department.
Dwight School will not lend out any power supply chargers to students. Students who need to charge their devices must do so from their school-issued power supply charger. The student is responsible for the supervision of their device at all times, including while charging at public stations. Students may not move any public chargers.