Digital Overview
The MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iPad were slected as the devices for our Enhanced Technology Initiative launched in the 2017-2018 Academic Year. Following extensive review of both instructional and technical needs for the school and classroom.
Teachers
In the 2016-2017 Academic Year all teachers were provided with an Apple Ipad Air 2 and a 13" Macbook Pro. All classrooms were equipped with BenQ Projector, AppleTV and In-Ceiling Speakers. These new devices were given to every classroom teacher at PCS. The technical specifications are as follows:
| iPad | MacBook Pro |
| 9.7" Screen | 13" Space Gay |
| A8X Processor | 2.4Ghz Dual-Core i7 Processor |
| Wi-Fi | 8GB RAM |
| 32 GB Storage | 512 GB FLash Storage |
| AppleCare+ | AppleCare+ |
School Administrators and Staff
In the 2016-2017 Academic Year all full time staff and school administators were provided with a 13" MacBook Pro or a 21.5" iMac. The technical specifications are as follows:
| MacBook Pro | iMAC |
| 13" Space Gay | 21.5" |
| 2.4Ghz Dual-Core i7 Processor | 2.8Ghz Quad-Core i5 Processor |
| 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| 512 GB FLash Storage | 1 TB Storage |
| AppleCare+ | AppleCare+ |
Students
Grades K-4
In the 2017-2018 Academic Year. Every core classroom received a mobile cart of iPad devices - one for each student, which will be used during school hours for instruction. In extracurricular classes (art, music, computer, etc.) students may use their assigned iPAD from their homeroom teacher. The technical specifications are as follows:
| iPad |
| 32GB with Wi-Fi |
| Silver |
| STM Dux Case |
| Bretford PowerSync Cart |
| AppleCare+ |
Grades 5-6
In the 2017-2018 Academic Year every student was assigned an iPad which contained the classroom text books and the students were allowed to transport the devices to and from school. The technical specifications are as follows:
| iPad |
| 32GB with Wi-Fi |
| Silver |
| Logitech Rugged Combo |
| AppleCare+ |
Grades 7-12
In the 2017-2018 Academic Year every student was assigned an MacBook Air which contained the classroom text books and the students were allowed to transport the devices to and from school. The technical specifications are as follows:
| MacBook Air |
| 13.3" |
| 1.8Ghz Dual-Core i5 Processor |
| 8GB RAM |
| 128GB Flash Storage |
| STM Dux Case |
| AppleCare+ |
Additionaly, all students are to provide their own backpack for transporting the devices to and from campus.
An insurance plan was selected by the school at the time of device issue. This insurance plan covers accidential damage, theft and loss.
