Computer Requirements

Everwood Virtual Academy operates on a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy—EVA does not supply students with computers or currently provide financial assistance to purchase devices. Students must have access to a laptop or desktop computer in order to successfully complete our courses. While much of the coursework may be completed on a tablet or mobile device, a laptop or desktop computer is required to take the online final exam in each course. Our goal is to provide students a stable and engaging online learning experience; therefore, we ask that your device meet the minimum system requirements shown in the table below. Generally, devices five (5) years or newer should be adequate. 

Everwood Virtual - Computer System Requirements

System Requirement Minimum Recommended
Operating System Windows 7 / macOS 10.11 / Chrome 58 For security and stability, we recommend using the most recent release of an operating system.
Processor Speed 2 Ghz 3 Ghz
Memory (RAM) PC or Mac: 4 Gb Chromebook: 2 Gb PC or Mac: 8 Gb Chromebook: 4 Gb
Disk Space PC or Mac: 256 Gb Chromebook: 16 Gb PC or Mac: 500 Gb Chromebook: 64 Gb
Web Camera Internal or External; 720P HD Internal or External; 1080P HD
Microphone Internal or External; headsets and headphones with microphones are not permitted on final exams. Internal or External; headsets and headphones with microphones are not permitted on final exams.

Internet Requirements

All of our online courses use embedded media, including images, audio, and video, to engage students and support instruction. Students must also regularly upload documents and media for course assignments. Thus, it is critical that students have access to a stable and sufficiently fast internet connection. We ask that your internet service meet the minimum download and upload speed requirements listed below.

  • Download Speed:
  • Minimum, 20 Mbs
  • Recommended, 100 Mbs
  • Upload Speed:
  • Minimum, 3 Mbs
  • Recommended, 10 Mbs


If you are unsure about your internet performance, you can visit the websites below to perform a free internet speed test:

 

Internet Browsers

Students are required to use one of the following browsers. Students will be unable to take their course final exams using any other browsers.


Browser Extensions

Downloading the Clever browser extension is essential to ensuring that your student can continue their learning uninterrupted from school, home, or both. The internet browsers that Clever supports are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.


Other Applications and Hardware

Students are required to have the following applications and hardware in order to successfully participate in all Everwood online courses. 

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, & Slides)
  • PDF Reader
  • Digital Camera
  • Audio MP3 Recorder