Laptop/Tablet Program

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• When does the laptop program begin?

  The laptop  program begins in the 3rd grade with classroom laptops. In middle school, the students are issued laptops in the same way that they are issued textbooks, and in upper school, the students own or lease their laptops.

• How much does the laptop program cost?

  
  Lower School
  Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will be charged a Technology Fee to cover their Lenovo laptop which includes a Microsoft Office 365 account, required software and licenses, warranty, and damage protection. For the 2022-23 academic year, the fee is $165.00
  
  

  Middle School
  Students will be charged a Technology Fee to cover the use of their laptop, a Microsoft Office 365 account, required software and licenses, service, warranty, and damage protection. For the 2022-23 academic year, the fee is $390.00.  
  
  

  Upper School
  NewNew students will be charged a Technology Fee to cover the cost of a new Lenovo ThinkPad laptop. This includes the laptop, a Microsoft Office 365 account, required software and licenses, 4-year extended warranty, and 4-year accidental damage protection. For the 2022-23 academic year, the fee is $1625.00
  
  

  Optional Upper School lease/purchase option for the 2022-23 academic year: $300 deposit plus $71.29 per month for 20 months.
  
  

• Can I use my own laptop?

  The Lakeview network is not setup as a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environment. Therefore, students are not allowed to use their own devices. We make sure the laptops that are provided are imaged and configured to serve the needs to of the students and teachers and are updated regularly to maintain security.

• When do we pay for the Upper School laptop?

  Upper school students are expected to pay for their laptops before taking ownership. They will be billed through their Lakeview accounts in July, and due by August 10, 2022. The middle school laptops usage fee will be billed to Lakeview accounts on the first statement of the new school year. 

• When is the model selected for the next year?

  The laptop is usually selected in March-April for the following school year. We try to wait as late as possible to get the latest generation laptops at the best price.

• What types of software are used in the Upper School?

  Technology is used throughout the Upper School to enhance student learning. Some examples of Upper and Middle School programs are listed below:
  
  

  Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Animate, etc.)
  Alice Programming (modular programming)
  Algadoo (Physics simulation)
  Audacity (Audio recording and editing)

  Blackbaud Learning Management System
  Digital Resources (EBSCO College level online books, research databases, digital magazines, etc.)
  Foreign Language interactive CD
  Geometry Sketchpad
  “Hello Processing” (Coding with visual media)

  JavaScript (Coding)

  Lego Mindstorms Robotics (FLL modular programming)

  Math Type

  Mesh Mixer (3D design)
  Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SKYPE, etc)

  Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Education
  Online Textbooks

  Python (Programming language)

  Sculptris (3D Design)

• What should I do if I damage or have a problem with my laptop?

  Lakeview Academy has an award-winning, laptop repair service, with offices located in the upper school, room 416. A laptop can usually be repaired within an hour. Since most physical damage is covered in the warrantee this repair is usually at no cost to the student and if needed loaner laptops are also available at no cost to the student.