Northside ISD Allows Personal Student Laptops in School

All middle and high school students in Northside ISD in San Antonio now can bring their personal laptops to school and connect to the district’s wireless network. The laptop initiative is one of many programs the district has in place to make sure students and staff maximize their use of technology in the classroom.



“This is a big opportunity for students who wish to stay connected to the Internet to do their class work and take advantage of the digital educational resources we have available,” says Kelly Smith, assistant superintendent for technology services.



Last year, the personal student laptop initiative was successfully piloted at Brandeis High School and Vale Middle School. Parents must sign a consent form and also accept liability for lost or stolen laptops.

Northside ISD also is in the process of replacing teacher desktop computers with wireless laptops. Teachers can use the laptops at school and at home.



“Northside is a leader in instructional technology,” Superintendent John Folks says. “We need to make sure students are prepared to be successful in the 21st century.”