ALL PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES MUST REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURES & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION, YOU AGREE THAT YOUR STUDENT HAS ACCESS TO THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & YOU HAVE READ THE SPECIAL EDUCATION/SECTION 504 PROCESS STATEMENT.

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION/SECTION 504 PROCESS:  If a student has qualified for and/or received Special Education, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 services during the past 12 months, the application is referred to the Director of Student Support Services who will contact the student’s case manager to insure appropriate placement. The application process involves the student’s case manager and IEP team and could take additional time.  Click here to learn about this process in more detail.

 

System Requirements

As an online school, it is imperative that students have access to the right technological tools to enable them to be immersed in content and learn without interruptions. To insure our student’s success, we are providing the minimum system requirements.  Carefully review the following information to verify your student’s technology support system meets the requirement for Internet Academy and our content partners.

Every student needs to have access to a laptop or desktop personal computer that meets the system requirements of Internet Academy and our content partners.  The good news is that it doesn’t have to be the latest and greatest: if your computer is 5 years old or younger, it’s probably a-ok!

Browser Operating System RAM

Chrome, Firefox or Safari, the most current version.
Browser versions must be updated as releases occur.

Java and Flash must be enabled.
  • Windows:  Windows 7 or higher; 16-bit soundcard or equivalent; headphones with mic; display of 1024×768 pixel resolution; 256+ color depth
  • Macintosh: OSX 10.6 or higher, 16-bit soundcard or equivalent; headphones with mic; display of 1024×768 pixel resolution; 256+ color depth

At or above OS recommendations, plus 1 GB free RAM
Internet Connection Speeds Partner System Requirements  Mobile Devices (Tablets, iPad, Phone, etc)
Reliable internet connection, including:

  • 0.5 mbits/sec upstream bandwidth
  • 1 mbits/sec download bandwidth

Check  your connection speed at speedtest.net

 Verify each system
  • All students must have access to a laptop or desktop computer.
  • Apps exist to access course content on a mobile device and students are encouraged to explore them as an option in addition to their personal computer.
  • Courses will contain content and features that may not be compatible with a mobile device.

 

 FWPS Privacy Policies
Confidential Communications: 4020
Public Access to District Records: 4004
Student Records: 3231

FWPS Nondiscrimination Statement / Title IX / 504 – ADA:  Federal Way Public Schools comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities. Contact information and procedures for filing a complaint or to seek further information can be found at: www.fwps.org/nondiscrimination-statement.