BYOD

Beginning in sixth grade, students are required to bring a family-owned laptop to school each day. In order to reduce compatibility problems in the classroom, we have set a list of technical requirements for BYOD computers. Here is a list of those requirements.

Mac and Windows Laptops only: Tablets and Chromebooks are not among the list of acceptable devices at this time due to compatibility issues with software used in classrooms.
Wireless AC compatibility. The HCES wireless network requires 5Ghz wireless radio to connect. Please make sure your computer is capable of communicating on a Wireless AC network.
Operating System: Students should have a supported version of the operating system on their laptop. As of March 2024, the oldest version of MacOS and Windows that are still supported with updates are as follows:
- MacOS 12 "Monterey" (& newer)
- Windows 10 21H2 (& newer).
RAM (memory) 8GB
Storage (Hard drive) Solid State Drive is recommended because of superior speed and reliability.
Screen: 11 inch or larger.
USB Port: Must have one or an adapter for one.

Purchase from HCES

To help families maintain their child's BYOD computer for the entirety of middle school, the HCES Technology Department offers Apple MacBook Air laptops for sale to rising 6th grade families, as well as families new to Holy Comforter. These computers come with:

Three years of Apple Care+ for Schools (warranty and accidental damage insurance)
Service and repairs coordinated by HCES Tech staff

If there is a problem with an HCES computer, our technology department will see the repair through. Parents don't have to lift a finger. This offer, combine with Holy Comforter's loaner computers, assure that each student will have a working computer throughout middle school.

To place your order, complete the BYOD Order Form.

Computer Order Form

Parents are asked to complete the BYOD Form to oreder a laptop from HCES. The computers provided through HCES come with warranty and accident insurance. It is a great way to ensure that your child will have a working computer throughout middle school.

Order deadline is May 25th. The computers will be prepared by our Technology Department and delivered to your child on the first day of the 2022-2023 school year.

Click the link below to open the form for more information.

2024 BYOD Computer Purchase Form

BYOD Device Requirements

List of 7 items.

Wireless Radio:

Wireless A/C
(Computers without Wireless A/C will not connect to HCES network)
Type of Machine:

Laptop (Not tablet or Chromebook)
Operating System:

Windows 10, version 21H2 (E) & Newer
MacOS 12 (Monterey) & Newer
RAM (memory):

We recommend 8 Gigabytes of RAM for BYOD devices
Storage (Hard Drive):

Solid State Drive (SSD) is recommended because they are more durable.
Screen:

11 inch or larger
USB Port:

Must have a USB port or an adaptor that enables connecting to USB devices.

BYOD

BYOD

Purchase from HCES

Computer Order Form

BYOD Device Requirements

List of 7 items.

Wireless Radio:

Type of Machine:

Operating System:

RAM (memory):

Storage (Hard Drive):

Screen:

USB Port:

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