Hardware and Software

Click on items below for details and information.

Five essential requirments for entry to the Online School:

1 - Please create a NON ADMIN user for your child and do NOT give your child the administrator password to the admin account.

2 - Download and install the Monitoring program for grades 2-8

3 - Download the Online School Zoom Safety Feature:

For Windows: Online School Zoom Download

For Mac: Download 1 Download 2

4 - Install Parental Controlled Filters. Parents prefer Cold Turkey or Qustodio blocking all sites besides the Whitelist below.

5 - Specifically a wired headset with USB connector

Whitelist / Allowed Websites

shluchim-org.zoom.us
appcues.com
classdojo.com
classtime.com
cojds.com
dropbox.com
edpuzzle.com
explaineverything.com
fivetran.com
flippity.net
funtorahgames.com
gimkit.com
hsdm.com
jotform.com 
kamiapp.com
lessonmonitoring.com
lomdei.com
meetingwords.com
nigrijewishonlineschool.com
nigrijewishschool.com
quizlet.com
screenconnect.com
shluchim-org.zoom.us
shluchim.org
shluchimonlineschool.com
speedtest.net
student.classdojo.com
teamviewer.com
thumbprintapp.org
teachermade.com
torahgames.org 
web.kamihq.com
whatismyip.com
wheelofnames.com


G7 and G8 Girls Only
slides.google.com
docs.google.com
classroom.google.com
mail.google.com
drive.google.com
forms.google.com
chabad.org

Hardware, Software, and Connectivity

The minimum technology requirements are noted below:

Windows

Operating System

Windows 10 or latest
Windows 7

Can potentially work, but strongly not recommended - due to common issues

Windows 8 and 8.1
Mac OS

There is NO support for

Windows 10 S
Chrome OS or chrome books
Linux
iOS
Android
Phones or Tablets

Hardware:

Processor: 2.5 GHz or higher and must a be quad core.
Memory: RAM Recommended: 4 GB)
Monitor: 17-inch color display (Recommended: 17-inch color display)
Audio: must have a headset with Microphone.
Printer: Black and white printer
Video: XGA (1024 x 768 resolution)
Internet: High-speed wired Internet connection (e.g. cable, FiOS) strongly recommended. Do not use WiFi.

Browser:

Mozilla Firefox - latest
Google Chrome - latest

Other Software

Latest OLS Zoom Client for Meetings click here
Windows Media Player version 11 or higher
Adobe Flash Player version 11 or higher
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9 or higher
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, or productivity software compatible with Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint® or higher
PS. We require all students to have their own dedicated computers for accessing the online school due to the fact that our teachers will be monitoring each student's computer to make sure they pay attention in class.