Technology and Microsoft 365
The high school years are a pivotal period of personal and academic growth. At Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, our commitment to ongoing innovation drives us to regularly assess and enhance our educational strategies and technology resources. This dedication ensures that students develop essential skills for success—both at Gwynedd and in their future pursuits. Our approach has resulted in a robust, forward-looking technological foundation.
GMAHS has established a unified digital environment by equipping students and faculty with a comprehensive Microsoft 365 subscription and a diverse suite of educational technology tools. By standardizing devices on the Windows 11 Pro platform, our Technology Department delivers consistent support, secure connectivity, and streamlined training campus-wide. The Windows-based, Microsoft-powered infrastructure enables seamless classroom collaboration and interaction, while also preparing students to confidently utilize the communication and presentation platforms prevalent in today’s professional world.
Technology Device Requirements for Incoming Students
- All incoming students are required to purchase a Windows 11 Pro device (not Windows Home)
- We highly recommend that families purchase a 4-year warranty for the device.
- Families must purchase a security (anti-virus) software subscription for the device. Normally, this software must be renewed by families annually.
- To explore purchase options available through our partnership with Connection, please visit the purchase program link below.
- If purchased through our Connection partnership with an extended warranty, the warranty repair process is handled through the school.
- Families may purchase devices from any retailer they choose.
- Families should order their school device by August 1 to ensure receipt prior to the start of school.
- Families will be sent instructions on how to set up their new device in the Spring.
- NOTE: Some software used at GMAHS is not compatible with Apple computers or the Safari browser. Additionally, several digital testing platforms perform best on Windows devices. To maximize our ability to support all students, we require all student devices to be windows based.