Do I need to own a computer to attend?

No. Each family will be loaned a computer system, if needed, (including computer, printer, software, and Internet stipend) to support the learning process. These computer systems are instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves CAPCS Online. CAPCS Online will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems.

What computer skills are required?

The teaching adult 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 CAPCS Online include?

Computers provided by the Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPCS) Online of Washington DC follow these technical specs:

Speed: 1.8 GHz or better

RAM: 512 MB (minimum)

Disk space: 20 GB or more

CD-ROM 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

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Adobe and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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.