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Cole Valley Christian Schools

BYOD Requirements

Accepted Devices Not Accepted
  • Windows laptops
    • Windows 11 (NOT in S Mode)                                                      
  • Chromebooks                                         
  • MacBook
    • macOS (Catalina 10.15+ or newer; newer docs say macOS 12+)      
  • Linux devices
  • iPad Pro 12.9" (Gen 3 or newer)
    • Keyboard required
  • Android tablets
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7 or newer
    • Keyboard required
  • Smartphones

CVCS requires all grades 9–12 students to bring a fully charged, acceptable device each day.

All devices must support Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Devices must be laptop-equivalent with a physical keyboard.

Components Windows Laptop Requirements MacBook Laptop iPads / Surface Pro
RAM 16GB Highly Recommended
8GB Minimum
16GB Highly Recommended
8GB Minimum
16GB Highly Recommended
8GB Minimum
Hard Disk / Storage Fast internal SSD, 256GB or higher Fast internal SSD, 256GB or higher 256GB or higher
Operating System

Windows 11

(NON “S” Mode)

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer iPad – Pro 12.9 Gen 3 or newer
Surface – Pro 7 or newer
Recommended  Accessories Padded computer pouch or backpack

Extended warranty to cover theft or accidental damage.
Padded computer pouch or backpack

AppleCare+
USB-C to USB Adapter
AppleCare+

Extended warranty to cover theft or accidental damage.

Attached Keyboard (Required)