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Hardware and Connectivity
Provided by Connections Academy
Commonwealth Connections Academy families will receive the following:
- One laptop computer per student in grades K–12: View a description of our standard laptop systems.
- One color printer per household: The HP Color Deskjet printer comes with one ink cartridge, provided the first year of enrollment. Each student receives one ink cartridge each year. One additional cartridge per student may be requested. Supporting documentation may be required if additional cartridges are needed to complete school work.
- Subsidy for Internet service: Each household with dial-up service receives $50.85 paid three times a year. Each household with broadband service (e.g. cable, DSL, or satellite Internet service) receives $120 paid three times a year. Payments are made during December, March, and June. Call the Support Team if you have questions about qualifying broadband Internet service. Families not enrolled for the entire payment period will receive a pro-rated payment. Subsidies are not available during the summer months. If you change from a dial-up service to a high-speed connection during the school year please notify us at 800-382-6010 so we can update your information so you can receive the appropriate amount for the Internet subsidy.
We offer comprehensive technical support for the systems we provide and complete information on proper usage of hardware and software.
Using Your Own Equipment
If you choose to use your own computer, be sure your system meets our minimum system requirements.
Internet Service
We provide a subsidy for Internet service. You are responsible for obtaining an Internet service provider, but Connections Academy can help recommend providers and assist you with setting up the computer for access.