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==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ||
For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer. | For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer. | ||
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| | |'''Acceptable computers for this program include''': | ||
*2018 or newer Apple laptop | *2018 or newer Apple laptop | ||
*2019 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop | *2019 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop | ||
*2018 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible | *2018 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible | ||
*2018 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | *2018 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | ||
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The computer’s '''minimum requirements''' are: | The computer’s '''minimum requirements''' are: | ||
*128GB SSD storage | *128GB SSD storage | ||
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*built-in camera and microphone | *built-in camera and microphone | ||
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|In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following: | |||
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In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following: | |||
*2 or 3 year insurance coverage (SquareTrade is a good option for this) | *2 or 3 year insurance coverage (SquareTrade is a good option for this) | ||
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*a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | *a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | ||
*a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | *a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | ||
|The computer’s '''recommended specifications''' are: | |||
*i5 or better processor | |||
*256GB (or more) of SSD storage | |||
*8 (or more) GB RAM | |||
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'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.''' | '''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.''' | ||