17-18 Computer Information

2017-2018 School Year Computer Information for Grades 5-12 Each student in grades 5-12 must have her own computer. Below are the minimum required specifications and software requirements, as well as possible vendors.

Minimum computer specifications: • Apple portable computer not entering more than its 4th year of use • Operating system should be at least 10.12.5 o To check which operating system the notebook has, go up to the apple icon in the upper left hand corner, and select “About This Mac”. Under “Mac OS X”, it will say the version. o 10.12 MacOS Sierra is a free download available from the Mac App Store • Minimum of 4 GB RAM (more is highly recommended) • Minimum of 20 GB free hard drive space (due to the possibility of video editing or other large file creation, more is highly recommended) • A functional battery lasting at least 1 hour • AppleCare 3 year extended warranty or other equivalent as offered through other vendors is highly recommended. o We also suggest that you place your daughter’s laptop under your homeowner’s insurance policy in case any accidental damage occurs. Please contact your insurance agent for more information.

• Microsoft Office 2011 or newer or Pages/Keynote/Numbers (free apps when purchasing a new computer) Possible vendors (not necessarily endorsed by St. Andrew’s Schools): • The Apple Store (Ala Moana Shopping Center, Kahala Mall, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) o Or online - http://www.apple.com/edu/saintandrewspriory (online you will receive an educational discount) • BestBuy (Honolulu, Aiea) (sells standard or accidental protection plans similar to AppleCare)

Computer registration will take place prior to the start of school on August 7th and 8th.

During the computer registration process, the Technology Department will check your daughter’s computer to ensure that it meets the minimum required specifications and will create an account that has administrator access on the computer. The administrator account is created for two main reasons: the first reason is to access her computer in the event that she forgets her computer password and the second is to set up remote management to monitor the computer while it is here on our campus. The St. Andrew’s administrator account and password are not to be changed or deleted.

These computer specifications should be adhered to as with any of the other school supplies required for students. If, for some reason your daughter’s computer breaks during the school year, the Technology Department will do its best to provide your daughter with a loaner computer while a replacement can be purchased. Please be aware that the Technology Department will not allow long-term loans – typical length of a loan would be 5 school days.

Priority for loaner computers are students who are having computers repaired.

We would like to ensure your daughter’s safety while utilizing our network. These policies, along with those in the Parent-Student Handbook, will be covered in Computer Applications and Usage lessons at the beginning of the school year.

If you have any questions about this list or would like assistance in determining the specifications that best suit your daughter’s needs, please do not hesitate to contact the Technology Department at technology@standrewsschools.org or 524-3234.