Technology and Devices
K – 12 Technology at School
We are a Google Workspace for Education school. The IT Department sets up and maintains all Google core applications and additional services.
Three Names To Know: Google, Seesaw, and Canvas
Student Google accounts are activated beginning in Grade 4. Grades 4 students will have limited access to the Google Suite, primarily for word processing and presentations. Middle School students will have access to email beginning in Grade 5 when the full suite of core Google Apps is introduced.
Grades K – 4 students use Seesaw, an online service that allows students to post their work and gives parents a peek into the everyday activities in the classroom.
We use Canvas as our Learning Management System (LMS) starting in Grade 5 to support, enrich, extend, and document learning. Canvas integrates seamlessly with many of the School’s other tech services. Student engagement with Canvas increases as they progress through the grade levels.
Access to Devices: Grades K – 12
In Grades K – 8, every student will be issued a school-owned iPad or MacBook for their use during the school year.
Depending on the grade level, assignment, or when working on special projects, the devices may go home to complete their schoolwork. If your student needs to be out of school for an extended period, we will work with your family to send a device home.
- Grades K – 8 students have access to a Computer Science lab outfitted with Windows laptops.
- Grades K – 3 students are assigned a school-owned iPad.
- Grade 4 students are assigned a school-owned iPad with a keyboard.
- Grades 5 – 6 students are assigned a school-owned MacBook Neo.
- Grade 7 – 8 students are assigned a school-owned Macbook Air
- Grades 5 – 8 students have access to a shared iPad cart.
- Grades 9 – 12 use their personally-owned laptops at home and school. Upper School students also have access to iMacs in the Innovation and Photo labs as well as the world language iPad cart.
- Please submit a Helpdesk ticket if you have any questions regarding purchasing a new computer. St. Anne’s-Belfield does not currently offer the purchase of devices through the School.
The School is committed to ensuring that every student has a device under the BYOD program and will work with any family concerned about affordability.
Required Forms for Signature
In Magnus Health (login via your Veracross Portal), you will find the K – 12 Online Learning Approval form.
Bring your Own Device (BYOD) Requirements for Grades 9 – 12
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- A Laptop Mac or PC
- MacBook Neo* / MacBook Air / MacBook Pro running macOS Sequoia (15.0) or later with an Apple Silicon or Intel processor
- PC running Windows 11 Version 24H2 or later with a 64-bit AMD or Intel processor
- Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads are NOT SUPPORTED due to software limitations
- Memory (RAM): 8GB or more
- Storage (Hard Drive/HDD or Solid-State Drive/SSD): 256GB or more
- 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
*For students interested in sound engineering, photography, videography, or computer science the Neo may not be the best choice to handle the demands of the curriculum. For these courses, students may need to complete homework during the school day using the Innovation and Photo lab iMacs.
Required Software
- Regularly Updated Antivirus Software
- Google Chrome
- A PDF Viewer (i.e., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Preview)
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 M2 Chip or later
- 16GB RAM (or higher)
- 512GB SSD (or higher)
- The latest version of macOS
- PC
- AMD Ryzen 7 / Intel i7 (or higher) Quad-Core Processor
- 16GB RAM (or higher)
- 512GB SSD (or higher)
- The latest version of Windows 11
Extended Warranty + Accidental Damage Protection Is Strongly Recommended
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.
Updated May 22, 2026