Families/students are responsible for providing their own computer systems to work on. Below you will find a list of minimum technical requirements needed on your computer for maximum compatibility with our learning management system and associated software that we use.

Operating System:   
    

    Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista, or 7 or Mac OS X+

Web Browser:
    

    Microsoft Internet Explorer® (IE) — Version 8+
    Mozilla Firefox
    Safari
    Google Chrome
    Any other recent browser

Please note that some browsers may not render content adequately depending on the plugins installed on individual computers or restrictions imposed on such by pop up blockers, virus scanners or firewalls.

Software:   
    

    Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003, or 2007® or compatible software (such as OpenOffice) for word processing, creating and reading spreadsheets, and creating presentations. You will not be able to complete school assignments if your software cannot open and save files using Microsoft Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint® formats.
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® — Version 9 or higher
    Adobe® Flash® Player — Version 10 or higher
    Windows Media® Player — Version 11 or higher
    Java - Version 6+

Internet Connection:
    

    High speed connection (e.g. Cable, DSL)

You are responsible for obtaining an Internet service provider.  Connectivity issues due to ISP bandwidth limiting or interference are not within the control of SCIDES.  If you experience such issues, please contact your ISP.

Other Hardware:
    

Some courses may require the following:

    Printer
    Headset & Microphone
    Scanner
    Digital Camera