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The district highly recommends the use of Chromebooks as a BYOD device. Chromebooks are lightweight, inexpensive (in relation to other devices), quick, and are capable of doing everything that students will need to do.
Having said that, this is Bring Your Own Device , and if your child has an existing laptop or iPad, your child is welcome to bring and use that device in school. However, based upon data from our full implementation of BYOD at the middle school and the student experiences in 5th grade , Chromebooks are the preferred device.
Any Chromebook that you select will work fine as long as it has a minimum of 4GB RAM (8GB is better) with a screen size of 11"-15" (e.g. Dell Chromebook 3110). Your selection may also depend on what is currently in stock, as this varies widely due to recent increase in remote learning.
Please also note, based upon feedback, we do recommend students have a protective case for their device. Some examples of protective cases for Chromebooks may be found on this page at Amazon.com.
Additional Notes:
Smartphones do not meet minimum specifications for academic use
Linux machines do not meet specifications for use with our wireless network
Windows 7 & 8 machines must be upgraded to at least Windows 10 for security, stability, and ease of use
Chrome and iOS devices must be able to update to the latest security versions
If you are unable to provide a device for your child, you may fill out this form, and your school will be in touch through email.
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