Middle School

ICS began a student-owned 1:1 computer program with middle school students (grades 6, 7, and 8) in August, 2014. ICS has made arrangements with a certified vendor to provide on-site support for student-owned computers, as well as academic discounts for computer purchases. Middle school students will continue to use these computers as they progress into high school. Middle school teachers will continue to receive professional development to guide classroom use of the computers. Teachers will guide students to ensure computer usage is balanced with many learning methods. Students will not use computers all the time, but have them available as teachers guide them in responsible and appropriate usage.

School Year 2013-2014

• ICS Middle School expands current laptop cart availability with a 1:1 pilot classroom of MacBook computers.

• ICS Middle School students will learn Digital Citizenship in their Facegroup/homeroom meetings.

• ICS Middle School teachers continue professional development for technology integration in their classrooms.

• ICS teachers and staff will lead classes for parents to help establish rules and structure for proper student computer use at home.

School Year 2014-2015

• ICS Middle School students purchase MacBook computer for use at school and home.

• ICS continues training for appropriate technology usage with students, teachers, and parents.

ICS plans that students will use this computer for a minimum of three years, with a three-year warranty plan included in the cost of the computer. The school-selected vendor has an optional fourth year support plan available, allowing parents the option to continue using the same computer or upgrading at that time.

School Year 2015-2016 and following years

• ICS Middle School continues the 1:1 MacBook computer program

• ICS Grade 9 students continue to use their MacBook computers in high school

The school has selected Apple Macbook as the platform for 1:1 Computer Program. Exact specifications, costs, and more program details are available throughout this website. To ensure optimal hardware support to the school community, the students are recommended to purchase their laptops through the ICS laptop ownership program. By purchasing computers together, ICS is able to provide enhanced service options that would not be available from other vendors.