NSA Systems Tech Requirements

NorthStar Academy strives to be as accessible as possible to our families. However, there are certain requirements in order to have the best success at our school:

• Students may use a computer or mobile device with any operating system^* they wish. We highly recommend the use of Google Chrome as your browser choice. NorthStar systems run optimally with Google Chrome. To download Google Chrome, please click here.

• Each NorthStar student must have access to the Internet. A minimum of 5Mbps download speed is highly recommended. To test your internet connection and speed, please click here.

• Some courses may require the submission of handwritten work, so a scanner or digital camera may be required in some instances.

• Assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Office formats or Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc). All enrolled students and their supervisors are provided with a complimentary NorthStar Microsoft Office 365 account from our support department. A free Google Drive account can also be created, on your own, to use Google Documents.

• We highly recommend that you utilize an Anti-Virus program. Our software will detect suspicious items and not allow them to be submitted. In addition, you will want to check that your Anti-Virus settings are not set to block NorthStar sites and systems.