Technical FAQs
Do I need to own a computer to attend?
Yes. Each family will be required to have a computer 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, GVA may loan a computer to an enrolling family. This determination will take place during the enrollment process.
What computer skills are required?
The parent or responsible 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 available through GVA include?
Computers provided by the Georgia 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
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.
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Yes. Each family will be required to have a computer 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, GVA may loan a computer to an enrolling family. This determination will take place during the enrollment process.
What computer skills are required?
The parent or responsible 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 available through GVA include?
Computers provided by the Georgia 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
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.
Didn’t find the answer to your question?
Try one of our other FAQ pages:
General FAQs
Enrollment & Attendance FAQs
Testing & Assessment FAQs