Computer Specifications for Grades 6 - 12

Dear Middle School and High School Parents,

As you are aware, Marymount follows a 1-to-1 computer to student program as a philosophy of educating 21st century students. We believe that in order for our students to be prepared for higher learning and today’s workforce, our students need a strong command of both traditional and new methods. Computers are an essential component to the Marymount experience as our teachers use Google Classroom and other platforms to provide students their notes, homework, resources and more. Our PowerSchool student database allows students and parents to see “live” in progress grades, attendance and more features which help our students stay organized and motivated.

What does this mean for you?

● Families new to Marymount in any grade 6-12 will need to purchase their own MacBook device.

● Any current Marymount student in need of a new MacBook will purchase their own device. Note that students going into 6th Grade will need to purchase their own MacBook device since there was no previous requirement in elementary school.

● Students will be responsible for the service and security of their own devices and the Agreement for Proper Use of the MMI Server and Internet will be in effect.

● New Students will be issued a school email address, used to connect to our School platform PowerSchool, to Google Classroom and other teacher recommended websites and applications.

Recommended MacBook Information:

The information below is the recommended specifics and most frequently used at Marymount. Families can purchase any MacBook type they wish either used or new. Note that some courses may require additional software in high school should your student choose a particular class. There will be computers on site for use with those specialized software programs.

Hardware Specification

13-inch MacBook Air (models from 2017 or later)

• 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5

• Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz

• Intel HD Graphics 6000

• 8GB RAM memory

• 128GB PCIe-based flash storage

Software Specifications

• OSX High Sierra or Mojave

• Additional Software could be required for specific courses

• Operating system must be in english

Please note: If Microsoft Office Suite Apps or Adobe Creative Suite are not installed on your MacBook, the Technology team can provide the necessary software.

As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

The Technology Office
technology@marymountrome.com