Back-to-School Center

Upper School Technology Requirements

• Windows-based laptop with Windows 10; or Mac laptop with macOS 12 or higher.
• Davidson Day can provide Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud software free to students.
• Most Windows-based laptops come with a minimum of an Intel Core i3 processor. A core i5 processor splits the difference between economy and performance, and a core i7 is not worth the additional cost for a student doing basic web, email, and MS Office programs. i7/i9 processors are more commonly needed for gaming or multimedia work, which may also require a separate graphics card.
• Most off-the-shelf laptops come with at least 8 GB of RAM, but more is better. The laptop's price point will determine how much RAM is installed.
• 128GB or more of storage.  A solid state drive (SSD) is recommended as it will provide much better performance than a traditional magnetic hard disk drive (HDD).  SSD technology costs more per GB and is typically offered in sizes between 128-512GB, whereas spinning disks are often offered in sizes from 512GB to 1TB.  Unless extreme amounts of local storage are needed, the SSD is a better option.  More than the 128GB minimum should be strongly considered for use in multimedia content creation. 
• We recommend a 14.1-inch or smaller screen. In many cases, you can find a better price point for a 15.6-inch screen, but then portability becomes an issue.
• Also, consider the weight of the laptop since students will be carrying the laptop all day. Typical laptop weights range from 2.5 to 6 lbs. depending on size and cost.  

Questions: Please email support@comstasis.com.

If your teen driver needs a Driver's Eligibility Certificate from the school, please contact Debbie Taylor to request it at least two business days before your driver's license permit appointment.

If your teen driver will drive to/from school, a parent/guardian must submit the  Student Driver Authorization Form to request a parking permit.

To learn more about new drivers, visit the NC DMV: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/driver-education.aspx

Any student-athlete who wishes to play on a Davidson Day team (Middle School, JV, or Varsity) must have all required forms completed/submitted to our Athletic Department by the first day of each season. Please scan and email completed forms to Athletic Trainer Sabryna Gordon.

Forms
NCISAA Pre-Participation Form
A portion of this form must be completed by a physician, so your student will need an athletic physical examination.

NCISAA Consent to Participate Form

Davidson Day School Athletic Participation Waiver

Consent to Treat Form

Concussion Statement Form
All students who are new to Davidson Day this year, as well as all rising 5th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders, must complete this form plus a concussion test. To obtain the concussion test instructions (which can be performed at home), please email Athletic Trainer Sabryna Gordon.

Motor Vehicle Info and Release of Liability