GHS BYOD Program - Getting Started
At GHS we run a managed Google Drive system. Google is an integral part of our BYOD program because students can access their school work from anywhere there is an internet connection.
Chromebooks allow students and teachers at GHS to collaborate and share work and data. This is why GHS is a Chromebook school.
All Chromebooks work on our system. Chrome licenses and software are free for students.
You can choose to buy a Chromebook from any retailer and you can bring it into the school and we will connect it to our system.
Students can access Google via a Chromebook or a Chrome browser on a laptop.
Laptops can be connected to our system, make sure that the following specifications below match the laptop that you are buying so it will work on our WiFi (Internet) System.
Minimum Specifications for GHS BYOD Devices
Here are the minimum specifications that we require for devices to work on our system:
- 11 Inch screen minimum
- 5GHz Wireless AC or ABGN. (802.11 wireless ABGN will work in both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz.)
NB: Wireless ABGN must contain the letter “A” for this device to work on our system. BGN on it's own will not work in the school.
- 6-8 Hour Battery Life
- 4GB RAM or Better
- It is strongly recommended that all students have some form of protective case or cover for their laptop or Chromebook.
- Insurance and Warranty should also be a consideration when purchasing a device
If you need advice, please do not hesitate to contact our IT Support at Grafton High School. They will let you know if the device you are considering will work on our system.
Contact Grafton HS PH; (02) 6642 33 55.
