Note: Due to the current situation locally and around the world, the supply of devices is limited and this will affect the delivery of the devices.
Device Requirements for use with District curriculum:
Built-in Wireless: 802.11ac (if not 802.11ac, 802.11 a/g/n)
Built-in camera
Touchscreen - is it required? No, it is not required, but it is HIGHLY recommended that all devices be touchscreen.
Minimum Specifications for Devices
| | Screen Size | Memory | Hard Drive/Storage |
Chromebook | 10” or larger | 8GB minimum | At least 32GB |
Windows | 10” or larger | 8GB minimum | At least 128GB |
Apple iPad | 10” or larger | | At least 32GB |
Recommended Options:
Limitations:
Chromebooks and Apple devices will not be able to print while connected to the District network. These two types of devices are blocked from printing while on the District's network. They should print fine elsewhere.
Equipment that WILL NOT WORK - please do not purchase for use with District curriculum:
Kindle, Nook, Android tablets, iPods, etc. do
not meet the requirements needed.
Recommended partners: Lenovo and LaptopSchools.com
The District has partnered with Lenovo and LaptopSchools.com for many years to offer a “Laptop Bundle” for incoming 7th and 8th grade families as an option for the Laptop Program at Intermediate school sites. These bundles are available for families for students enrolled at any grade level with the District. The benefit of this
partnership is that devices purchased through LaptopSchools.com come
with a 3 year “Accidental Damage Protection” warranty and service from the CUSD Technology Service Center on David E. Cook Way in Clovis. You can visit this website to view what models are available and when new models might be arriving.
Internet at Home:
- We highly recommend that students have access to internet at home in order to continue their learning experience after school hours
- Low cost internet may be available for families who qualify:
Anti-Virus Information
It is very important that you have anti-virus protection on your computer.
If you have Windows 10: Your laptop came pre-installed with Windows Defender.
Steps to Follow If You
Choose to Purchase through LaptopSchools.com:
1. Review the information provided on this page.
2. Purchase a Bundle from www.LaptopSchools.com.
3. Laptop Pickup and Orientation.
If not Purchasing through
LaptopSchools.com:
1. Review the information
provided on this page.
2. Check
the specifications of the device you are looking at purchasing and verify it
meets the minimum requirements.