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Technology & Digital Onboarding
About Our 1:1 Laptop Program
The Westridge 1:1 Laptop Program aims to enhance student learning by establishing a personalized, student-centered learning environment where every student has access to a laptop and digital resources.
Grades 4 & 5: Students are issued a standardized, school-owned and -supported laptop to use at school only.
Grades 6, 7, & 8: Students are issued a standardized, school-owned and -supported laptop to use at school and at home.
Upper School (Grades 9-12): Students are required to bring their own laptop to school every day. More information about laptop specifications will be presented at the Upper School New Student Kick-off on March 27, after which a brochure will be posted here.
Questions? Contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@westridge.org and include your name as well as your student’s name and grade level.
Required Digital Onboarding & Technology Training by Grade
4th Grade:
Important tech information for your soon-to-be 4th grade student:
Westridge will provide students with a laptop for the upcoming school year. Students will receive their assigned laptop during the first month of school.
Laptops will remain at school for use on campus.
Students will have access to laptops provided they use it in accordance with our Digital Core Values.
Technology training will take place throughout the school year in STEM class.
Family Laptop Agreements
Laptop agreements will be sent via email and must be completed and returned by Friday, August 29.
5th Grade:
Important tech information for your soon-to-be 5th grade student:
New 5th grade students must attend mandatory Tech Onboarding on Wednesday, August 27 through Friday, August 29 from 3:15-4:30 pm (after school).
Westridge will provide students with a laptop for the upcoming school year. Students will receive their assigned laptop during the first month of school.
Laptops will remain at school for use on campus.
Students must carry laptops in a laptop carry case from class to class. Westridge has cases available to borrow, but students should plan to bring their own 14-inch case.
Students will have access to laptops provided they use it in accordance with our Digital Core Values.
Family Laptop Agreements
Laptop agreements will be sent via email and must be completed and returned by Friday, August 29.
6th Grade:
Important tech information for your soon-to-be 6th grade student:
New 6th grade students must attend mandatory Tech Onboarding & Strings Camp on Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Students must bring their own 14-inch laptop case.
Westridge will provide students with a laptop for the upcoming school year. Students will receive their assigned laptop during Tech Onboarding.
Students will take laptops home throughout the school year provided they use them in accordance with our Digital Core Values.
Students must bring their assigned laptop fully charged along with the charger to school daily.
Laptops must be returned to Westridge in good condition at the end of 8th grade.
Laptop Orientation Video will be posted here on Monday, August 11. Parents are required to view this video before signing the laptop agreement, due August 19.
Family Laptop Agreements
Laptop agreements will be sent via email and must be completed and returned by Tuesday, August 19, in advance of 6th grade Tech Onboarding.
Middle School (Grades 7 & 8):
Important tech information for your soon-to-be Middle Schooler:
New 7th & 8th grade students must attend mandatory Tech Onboarding on Monday, August 25 from 12-5 pm. Snacks will be provided.
Students must bring their own 14-inch laptop case.
Students and parents must participate in Middle School Orientation on Monday, August 25 from 5-6:30 pm, which includes technology training. After this day, students will be able to take their laptops home.
Westridge will provide students with a laptop for the upcoming school year. Students will receive their assigned laptop during Tech Onboarding.
Students will take laptops home throughout the school year provided they use them in accordance with our Digital Core Values.
Students must bring their assigned laptop fully charged along with the charger to school daily.
Laptops must be returned to Westridge in good condition at the end of 8th grade.
Laptop Orientation Video will be posted here on Monday, August 11. Parents are required to view this video before signing the laptop agreement, due August 19.
Family Laptop Agreements
Laptop agreements will be sent via email and must be completed and returned by Tuesday, August 19, in advance of Middle School Tech Onboarding.
Upper School (Grades 9-12):
New Upper School students must attend mandatory Tech Onboarding on Saturday, April 26 from 2-4 pm in order to gain access to their Westridge email and other school systems to stay up-to-date with news and events throughout the summer.
Students do not need to have the laptop they expect to use for school at this event but should plan to bring it to Tech Orientation in August.
New Upper School students must attend mandatory Tech Orientation on Monday, August 25 from 10:30 am-2 pm, and must bring the laptop they expect to use for school purposes. All required software should be installed prior to this event.
Please see the 1:1 Laptop Program brochure for a list of required software. If the student’s laptop is new, it is essential that it has been set up prior to this event. Additional software will be installed on campus at this event.
Students must have administrative permission to download and install apps on this day. If you have a Mac, students must have their Apple ID and password.
Students must bring their own laptop to school in the fall. The laptop must meet program specifications detailed in the 1:1 Laptop Program Brochure, which will be posted here after it is presented at the New Student Kick-off on March 27. Please contact helpdesk@westridge.org with any questions.
When using digital tools, students are expected to conduct themselves with our Digital Core Values in mind.