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TECHNOLOGY

Our technology department works to ensure that students and educators have access to equipment and electronic devices necessary to enrich the educational experience. We are here to serve the needs of the teachers, staff, and students at North Delta. 

At North Delta, we are committed to preparing our students with the experience and skills they will need for college and beyond. This is why we choose to use a multi-platform approach to technology, meaning that our students will use a wide variety of devices as they make their journey through North Delta School. This ensures our students technical training and experience will not be limited to a single market approach.

North Delta is guided by three main principles as it relates to the student use of individual technology:

  • North Delta is a multi-platform school.
  • North Delta believes that the student use of technology should be grade and age appropriate.
  • North Delta believes that parents should choose the device for their student's use in high school.

BYOD INITIATIVE

All high school students in grades 9–12 are required to bring their own laptops for daily instructional use and testing. MacBooks are acceptable. Please note that Chromebooks or Netbooks are not permitted.

Having a reliable device is essential as students progress to more advanced coursework.  Before purchasing a laptop, consider factors such as price, battery life, processing speed (processor and RAM), and any necessary software. We recommend the following minimum specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple M1/M2 chip  
  • RAM: At least 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen: 13" or larger
  • Battery: Full-day capacity (8+ hours)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 or the latest macOS
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD recommended (512 GB preferred)

While not “required,” an SSD (solid state drive) is strongly recommended.  SSDs are more durable, faster, and better suited for daily travel than traditional HDDs, though they can be more expensive.

We also encourage families to invest in a sturdy protective case to keep laptops safe in students' backpacks. Finally, remind students to charge their devices each night so they are ready for use at school.