Tablet Program
In the 2006-07 academic year, Brophy implemented the Tablet PC program for all incoming Freshman. Under the mandatory program, all incoming Freshman must buy a Lenovo Tablet PC, which is a laptop on which the user can both type and write. The tablet allows students to keep their books in one place and, therefore, has resolved previous complaints about having to carry books around. Unfortunately, the policies of some publishing companies regarding digital textbooks has not allowed for Brophy to become completely "bookless" at this time. To support the PCs, the entire campus has been retro-fitted, with Wi-fi access points in most classrooms and in all buildings. The school administration plans to continue the program which supports its goal of a paper-free campus. Additionally, since the 2007-08 school year, the school has become completely Wi-fi accessible and available for all students to use. As of the 2009-2010 academic year, the school completed its Tablet conversion and all students now participate in the program.
In 2012 Brophy College Prep announced that starting with the class of 2016 the Tablet PC program would be ended and new students would use iPads instead of the Lenovo ThinkPads. Brophy has partnered up with Apple to buy the tablets in a large purchase. The iPads will have a significantly lower cost. The tablets will come with Apple Care, bluetooth keyboard, stylus, and case. The iPads will be equipped with all necessary software needed for classes.
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