All technology requirements will be provided to families for school and home use.
Families are not required to purchase any technology.
If your child has an existing device, there is no need to purchase a new device, even if that device does not meet the specifications below. While Chromebooks will work in these grades, they are not recommended for Middle School and beyond.
Lower-end Chromebooks tend to have difficulty running Zoom, and class-specific software in Middle and Upper Schools will not work on Chromebooks.
iPads are not suitable as primary devices for Middle and Upper Schoolers.
Students will need a personal laptop with a built-in webcam (students with an existing laptop or Chromebook do not need to buy a new device).
Macintosh or Windows PC preferred — approximately $500-$1,000.
Below you’ll find some baseline specifications that you might find helpful if your family is considering purchasing a new device.
13" minimum screen
i5 processor
8 GB RAM
128 GB minimum hard drive (16 GB minimum if Chromebook)
Students should have a lightweight headset (headphones and built-in microphone) that can be connected to their devices for use both in school and at home — approximately $10-$80.
Headsets may come with stereo plugs or USB connections; make sure that the headset will work with your child’s device. An adapter may be needed.
Example brands: Cyber Acoustics Stereo PlugHeadset, Logitech USB Headset
Students will also need a USB to USB-C adapter for peripherals such as a document camera if their device does not have a standard USB port — approximately $9-$20.
Example 1 (from Amazon)
Example 2 (from Amazon)
Example 3 (from Apple)
We recommend purchasing an extended warranty, such as AppleCare or the equivalent for PCs, but it is NOT required —approximately $119-$379 for 2-3 years, depending on device cost and coverage.
All Park families may take advantage of purchasing through Park’s recommended technology supplier, DSR Computers. To do so, follow this link: https://info.dsr-inc.com/parkschool.
For questions about devices and requirements, contact:
Lower School: Meghan Marinucci, Lower School Technology Coordinator, mmarinucci@parkschool.net
Middle School: Samira Phillips, Middle School Technology Coordinator, sphillips@parkschool.net
Upper School: Tara Northcott, Upper School Technology Coordinator, tnorthcott@parkschool.net