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Technology

Father Ryan Technology Program

Our technology program is designed to provide an extended learning initiative for our students and a heightened teaching environment for our faculty.

Every student must bring a laptop computer with them to school. Father Ryan is a Microsoft 365 Cloud-based school. Windows AND Apple devices (not iPads) are permitted. Using these two platforms provides benefits in curriculum, planning, security, service, and training, both for our students and our IT Department. Father Ryan does not allow Chromebook computers.

Minimum Specifications

Microsoft Windows Platform

  • Windows 11 or higher (Windows 10 will be end of life Oct 2025)
  • Intel Core Ultra 5/higher, Intel Core i5/higher, Snapdragon X Plus or Elite, AMD Ryzen 5/higher
  • 16GB RAM or higher recommended
  • 256GB SSD Hard drive or higher recommended
  • 11” Screen highly recommended
  • Five (5) hour rated battery life
  • Integrated or attachable keyboard
  • Integrated touchpad or attachable mouse

Apple MacBook

  • MacBook Air or Pro
  • MacOS 13 Ventura or better
  • M1 or better
  • 16 GB RAM or higher recommended
  • 256 SSD or higher recommended
  • 11” Screen highly recommended
  • Five (5) hour rated battery life
  • Integral keyboard
  • Integrated touchpad or attachable mouse

*Computers that do not meet these minimum specifications will not be permitted on the Father Ryan High School network.

Recommended Computer Device Brands

  • Microsoft Corporation - Surface
  • Apple
  • Dell Computer Corporation
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Acer
  • Asus
  • Lenovo

*To align with Father Ryan's technology programs, it is recommended to invest in the current line of products for all recommended brands.

Technology Resources

Important note: You do not need to purchase the Microsoft Office365 Suite. Students will be given access to the suite during their time at Father Ryan High School.

Two students working at a table in the library corridor.