Bring Your Own Device: Suggestions

The suggestions above represent devices that meet or exceed the minimum requirements as specified in the BYOD Handbook, and are meant as a guide only. Given the multitude of devices on the market today, Clayton Valley Charter High School does not endorse any particular device or group of devices, as each student's budget and requirements are different. Clayton Valley Charter High School also does not endorse any computer retail stores.

We recommend you shop around for the best price and service for whichever device you choose to buy. Educational pricing may be available for the suggested devices by purchasing online at the following websites:

Apple: www.apple.com/education

Google: www.google.com/edu

Microsoft: www.microsoft.com/edu

Below are some additional device examples:

$200 - $400	$400 - $800	$800+
ASUS Chromebook Flip	Apple iPad	Microsoft Surface Laptop
ASUS Transformer Book	Apple iPad Pro	Apple MacBook/Pro
Dell Chromebook 11	ASUS ZenBook 13	Dell XPS Laptops
HP Chromebook 14	Dell Inspiron Laptops	Google Chromebook Pixel
HP Stream 11		Microsoft Surface Book

Please Note:

Chromebook Management

Some online retailers require or encourage the purchase of a Google Chrome Management Console license when purchasing a Chromebook, typically costing $25 - 30. This is not needed when purchasing a Chromebook for personal/BYOD use.

Students in Engineering Academy
Students in the Engineering Academy will use Inventor Professional software by Autodesk during class. Students will have the opportunity to download their own copy of this software for free to use on their personal device at home or in school. There is no requirement for Engineering Academy students to download the software or own a device that can run the software, since work that requires use of the software will be scheduled during school hours using school computers.

The system requirements for Autodesk Inventor 2018 can be found here:

System Requirements for Autodesk Inventor 2018

Students in Art and Animation, Computer Graphics, Photography Arts or Game Design
Students in Art and Animation, Computer Graphics, Photography Arts or Game Design will use Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) software in class. There is no requirement for students in Art and Animation, Computer Graphics, Photography Arts or Game Design to purchase the software or own a device that can run the software, since work that requires use of the software will be scheduled during school hours using school computers, however students may wish to purchase a subscription to Adobe CC in order to use the software products on their personal device.

The system requirements for each Adobe CC product can be found here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

Students can purchase a discounted subscription to Adobe CC here:

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html?promoid=KLXMM