Do I need to own a computer to attend?

Yes. Each family will be required to have a computer system that meets the minimum specifications necessary to access the K¹² Online School (OLS). Families must also have Internet access in order to participate in the school. In certain cases, based on financial need, COVA may loan a computer to an enrolling family. This determination will take place during the enrollment process.

What computer skills are required?

The learning coach or mentor 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. High school students are most successful if they have basic computer skills.

What does the computer system provided through COVA include?

Computers provided through the Colorado Virtual Academy 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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