At-Home Learning and Technology Requirements

Students will require:

• A computer (either PC or Mac/Apple)
• Operating System - minimum 10 or newer for PC
• Alternatly, Chromebooks may be used by students with the understanding that there is limited functionality with Microsoft Office products.  Any courses requiring Adobe products will need a computer.
• Stable high-speed internet connection.
• Speakers
• Microphone
• Web Camera
• Printer
• Scanner or smart phone app that can be used as a scanner.
• Malware protection (antivirus software).

Please note:  Some courses also make use of DVD's.  Students can use either a computer with an optical drive (CD/DVD) or a DVD player that can be played through a television or computer.

School will provide:

• Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workplace accounts
• Google Chrome web browser (free download)  
• Google Chrome is our only supported browser.  Tech support is not available for Safari, Firefox or Edge
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download).

All students need an environment that is conducive to learning. This includes:

• A dedicated work space
• Well-lit
• Quiet
• Free from clutter
• Limited access to other technologies, phones
• Access to an adult supervisor (usually parent)

Please note:  Student bedrooms are not recommended.

All students need a parent/supervisor who will:

• Help establish a school routine 
• Divide the school day into manageable time slots 
• Schedule proper breaks
• Offer regular check-ins
• Answer student questions
• Provide accountability
• Support engagement
• Daily check their NSA emails
• Regularly review their students' PowerSchool and/or Moodle grade sheets
• Communicate with teachers