Student Laptop Requirements

Underdale High School requires students to have a laptop to support our integration of innovative technologies in teaching and learning. This ensures all students benefit from enhanced curriculum delivery and assessment, becoming competent, discerning, and creative users of technology.

Laptop Requirements

Students are required to bring a laptop as part of their day-to-day school requirements. The purchase of this device is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and must be completed using the UHS Laptop Ordering Portal. Please note that devices cannot be purchased at the school. Purchases include extended on-site warranty and accidental damage insurance. Students are required to maintain a well-functioning laptop during their enrolment period at Underdale High School. In Year 7, purchasing a Chromebook is mandatory. It is advisable to buy a replacement device in Year 10. If purchasing a device in year 10 a Windows laptop is an option and mandatory for students wishing to study Creative Arts or Media, other students may choose between the Chromebook or Windows device. Students in Years 11 and 12 purchasing a new device may choose their own option, however, must ensure its specification is at least equivalent to the school required devices. If unsure, please contact our ICT department BEFORE purchasing a device. For students who are transferring to the school from another site and have a school device already please contact our ICT department for guidance on dl.0965.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au.

Laptop Charging

The school laptop has been chosen with long life battery for all day computing. The battery should provide a full day of charge under normal use and has a 3-year warranty to ensure this level of charge for use during school hours. Students should shut down and charge their laptop each night at home and bring it to school fully charged.

Caring for your laptop

• Always store the laptop in a suitable carry case
• Make sure it is switched off for travel to and from school
• Do not wrap the cord around the power adapter
• Avoid putting anything heavy on the laptop
• Ensure there are no objects in between the laptop and the screen when closing the device.

Personalising your Laptop

• Personalising the case is recommended to avoid confusion with identical laptops
• Do not engrave or permanently mark the laptop to avoid warranty issues
• Stickers are a useful way to personalise.

Loan Devices

If a student must await the repair or replacement of their device purchased through UHS Laptop Ordering Portal, they may receive approval to loan a device for the duration of the repair/replacement period.

Further Information

If you have any queries about purchasing your child’s laptop for school, please contact our ICT team by dl.0965.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au, who will guide you through the process.