Tech Requirements

It is very important that you have a high-speed Internet connection and are not using dial-up. If you are unsure of whether or not you have high speed or dial-up then please contact your Internet provider and ask them. You may also visit Speedtest and run a test yourself.

5 Mbps download recommended (minimum acceptable range of at least 3 Mbps download)
3 Mbps upload recommended (minimum acceptable range of 1.5 Mbps upload)

BlueSky School requires all students to have a Windows or Mac computer or laptop to complete school work. Devices that are not supported as primary devices include Chromebooks, Android devices, iPads, Fire tablets and mobile devices. If you have any questions about suitable devices, please contact our school office at (651) 642 0888 or use our Help Desk and your inquiry will be directed to our technical support staff.

Equipment

USB or built-in video camera
USB headset
keyboard
mouse/track pad

Browsers

Cookies are enabled
Pop-ups are enabled
Chrome 136 or later (Win & Mac)

Zoom

Go to

https://zoom.us/download

to get the latest app

Instructions for Zoom Version: 6.4

Microsoft Windows

Windows 11
Ram – 8 GB recommended
1280 x 1024

Apple

OS X
Version 15.4 (Sequoia or later)
Ram – 8 GB recommended
1280 x 1024

Not Supported

Apple IOS
Android
Chromebooks
Linux

Device Check

School Testing Browser Check

Speed Check

BlueSky Issued Computers

  • BlueSky is committed to making technology accessible to all students. All 6th grade students will receive a BlueSky issued computer. Computers may also be requested for students in grades 7-12 during the enrollment intake meeting with the student’s counselor or at a later time through their advisor. Many students will qualify for a computer with only a small refundable deposit. A shipping and processing fee may be assessed for some students depending on income as determined by the Application for Educational Benefits form. Computers will ship directly to your home once all relevant forms, fees and/or deposits have been processed. Optional insurance for your school issued device may be purchased through School Device Coverage (U-PIC Insurance Services).

Internet Essentials – from Comcast is a low-cost internet service. Families may be eligible for the program if they are also eligible for other public assistance programs (Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others).
Lifeline Support – is a federal program that offers discounts on internet services through participating internet service providers.
PCs for People – offers low-cost internet for people who meet their low-income eligibility criteria.