Do I need to own a computer to attend?

No. Each student will be loaned a computer system (including desktop computer, printer, and software) to support the learning process. Middle and high school students receive laptops to use while attending Agora Cyber Charter School, and a combination fax/printer in lieu of a printer. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves the school. Agora Cyber Charter School will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. Each family will need to secure their own Internet service provider, and Agora will provide a stipend for the cost of the Internet service. The stipend is disbursed three times each school year.

What computer skills are required?

The parent or other learning coach needs to have at least basic computer skills. Use of the computer is an important part of the program, but in the early grades it is mostly the parent (or other responsible adult) who interacts with the computer. The program is user-friendly.

What does the computer system provided by Agora include?

• Computers provided by Agora Cyber Charter School follow these technical specs:
• Speed: 1.8 GHz or better
• RAM: 512 MB (minimum)
• Disk space: 20 GB or more
• CDROM or DVD drive
• Monitor: 15-inch flat panel
• Audio: 16-bit sound card
• Modem: 56 kbps (minimum)
• Microphone and speakers
• Operating system: Windows XP SP2
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 6.0
• Adobe® Reader®
• Macromedia Flash™
• Shockwave™
• QuickTime®
• McAfee® Virus Protection

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RealPlayer is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.

Macromedia Flash is a trademark or registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.