Students are required to bring a device (BYOD) for use at school.  Recommended devices that interface well with Tolton’s technology systems include Chromebooks and laptops (Macintosh and Windows). Please note that Tolton is not responsible for the upkeep or repairs of any device.

Tolton Minimum Requirements for BYOD Devices

• Operating system: Mac OS 12 or greater, Windows 10 or greater, or Google Chrome OS
• Wireless connection: Devices must be Wi-Fi enabled (WiFi 5 recommended)
• Battery Life: Devices should be expected to last a minimum of 5 hours with normal use. Opportunities to charge devices in school are limited and subject to teacher discretion.
• Storage and RAM: 8 GB RAM and at least 24 GB of storage (laptops generally have 250 GB storage min.) Chromebooks do not use storage and are only RAM based, we
  recommend 4 GB RAM.
• Screen Size: At least 11.5” of screen (measure is diagonally)
• Input Devices: Keyboard and mouse, trackpad mouse, or other pointing devices.
• Special Features: Camera and microphone (optional but recommended)
• Headphones or Earbuds: Optional
• A protective or “tough” case is strongly recommended regardless of the device.

Additional recommendations:  Document your device serial numbers at home, place a label with the student’s name on the device, all cables, power supplies and other accessories. Also, password protect your devices.

Cyber Security Measures:  (optional, but recommended):

• Anti-virus and anti-malware installed and up to date on devices – run scans daily.
• Keep OS patches up to date (monthly with Microsoft)