Kennedy Catholic provides technology to students in a service-oriented model. Students have access to a laptop, full coverage warranty, digital content, and full-service technical support. Services include the following:
- MacBook device
- 4-year full coverage warranty for hardware and OS
- Accidental damage protection covering two hardware-related incidents per 12-month period with no service fees or deductible. Theft, loss, and purposeful damage are not covered by the warranty.
- High quality protective case provided by Kennedy Catholic
- Mobile Device Management
- Pre-configured Wi-Fi that does not require any user sign-on or passwords
- 24/7 content filtering and advanced security for acceptable use policy compliance on and off campus
- Auto-configured OS and application updates
- Automatic download and installation of school-provided apps, books, and curriculum
- Single Sign-On (SSO) of any device using school-provided Microsoft 365 email accont
- Microsoft 365 for Education
- Kennedy Catholic email account provided by Microsoft 365
- Enterprise Microsoft 365 accounts for use of any Microsoft Office application, including: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and many more
- 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage that can be accessed seamlessly on student laptops and devices
- Full-service technology assistance
- Full device support for all Kennedy Catholic-owned student devices
- Limited support for personal devices when family-approved and warranty not voided
- On-site staff trained and certified to work with Apple hardware and software
- In-house replacement inventory and loaner devices
- Kennedy Catholic's Technology Staff facilitates all warranty/replacement issues directly with Apple on behalf of the student. Includes coordination with Apple support, shipping/receiving and device replacement as needed
The student's enrollment contract includes $400 (per year) for the Technology Services Program. This cost will cover the device as well as the services listed above. The fee may be paid in full at enrollment or monthly as part of tuition.* The computer is leased from Apple by Kennedy Catholic High School and will be returned when the student leaves Kennedy Catholic.
*The fee may be paid monthly ($34/mos.) if a family is on a monthly tuition payment plan.
