Student Laptops

Laptops are the primary student device for 10th Grade through 12th students to manage, create and submit class materials.  Laptop requirements are detailed in the High School Student Handbook.  SBA has our 1:1 Device program in order to keep quality and current technology in the hands of students so they build the experience needed to succeed in life, work and ministry.  Please also see Virtual Campus Tech Recommendations.

What - Laptop Requirements:

Laptop - For 2022-2023 all students grades 9-12 should own their own Laptop (we recommend Apple Laptops) for internet access, school-related email communications and preparation of documents and reports required to complete classroom assignments. 

• Minimum - 13” MacBook (Air or Pro) with at least 8GB RAM and 256GB hard drive.

• Recommended - MacBook (Air or Pro) with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD hard drive.

• Best - Current Apple MacBook Air - Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage

Note: PC based laptops and Google Chromebook computers are fully compatible alternatives to Apple laptops. Though they lack Apple’s cross-platform compatibilities and longevity, they work well with Canvas, Google, and most school work.  

Case - SBA recommends a military grade case to prevent screen breakage. We recommend the OtterBox, LifeProof or Griffin.