Every Holmes student received a laptop
Every student at Holmes High School received a MacBook laptop computer Tuesday, thanks to a decision by the Covington Board of Education last October.
The board approved an expenditure of $747,000 for devices, infrastructure and training.
Seniors lined up first to get their computers at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium.
More than 820 computers were issued to students in grades 9-12.
Superintendent Alvin Garrison said the MacBooks will not only prepare students to compete regionally and globally but will help close the digital literacy gap for Holmes students.
“Many of our families cannot afford computers at home,’’ Garrison said. “By providing our students with MacBooks, we are putting them on par with students from other districts that offer this technology. Our students are so deserving of this.’’
With more than 90 percent of families qualifying for free /or reduced lunch, many cannot afford computers at home. Administrators believe this initiative will bridge the access gap and put learning right at the fingertips of the students.
Students will not need internet access at home, but will be able to complete assignments using apps that work offline
Administrators and teachers have already been trained on the computers.
From Covington Schools
