BYOD Requirements

The following are 2023 - 24 Bring your Own Device (BYOD) requirements for Grades 7 - 12.

Required Hardware

A Laptop Mac or PC
- MacBook Air / MacBook Pro running macOS Monterey (12.0) or later with an Apple Silicon or Intel processor
- PC running Windows 10 Version 21H2 or later with a 64-bit AMD or Intel processor
- Chromebooks are NOT SUPPORTED due to software limitations
Video Output (ability to connect a laptop to a projector) - HDMI or USB-C
5GHz Wi-Fi Wireless Internet Connectivity
Built-In Webcam
Power Adapter

Recommended Hardware Specifications
The school has increased our recommended hardware specifications due to the advanced video, audio recording, and online learning demands. Devices that do not meet these specifications will probably work, but we cannot guarantee it.

MacBook
- Apple M1 Chip or later
- 8 GB RAM (or higher)
- 256 GB SSD (or higher)
PC
- AMD Ryzen 7 / Intel i7 (or higher) Quad-Core Processor
- 8 GB RAM (or higher)
- 256 GB SSD (or higher)
Extended Warranty + Accidental Damage Protection Is Strongly Recommended

Required Software

Regularly Updated Antivirus Software
Google Chrome
Zoom
A PDF Viewer (i.e., Adobe Acrobat Reader)

St. Anne’s-Belfield School is committed to ensuring all students have laptops at home and school and will assist families as needed to facilitate this access.

Read the 2023 - 24 Technology Letter