Kaplan Academy of Colorado

Success begins here.

On behalf of the entire Kaplan Academy of Colorado faculty, we are happy to have you as a student in our learning community and look forward to working with you. This is an exciting time to be part of online high school education. Our goal is to foster an online learning environment that enables students to reach their potential.

Both students and parents should take time to read the Handbook. It provides information about the courses, eligibility, resources, tips, FAQs, and the Student Code of Conduct.

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Technical Requirements

All KVE students must have a computer, Internet service provider, and the ability to print. Outlined below are the minimum technical requirments:

General Requirements
  • Internet: 56K dial-up minimum (DSL or cable is highly recommended)
  • 40GB hard drive (or larger)
  • A current antivirus application
  • Monitor: 1024x768 resolution (or greater) and 16-bit high color (or greater)
  • Audio: Sound card with speakers/headphones
  • CD ROM (CD-RW recommended for saving files or a USB storage device recommended)
  • Internet service provider (ISP) account including a valid email address (dial-up, DSL or cable)
  • Java 2 Runtime Environment (www.java.com)
  • Flash Player 9 or higher (www.adobe.com)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 or higher (www.adobe.com)
  • Browser Settings:
    • Pop-up Blocking Disabled
    • JavaScript Enabled
  • Some courses will have specific software requirements; please review the syllabus for each course
  • Review your Student Handbook regarding free downloads and file-sharing practices discouraged for the performance of your computer.
For technical assistance, call the Kaplan Academy of Colorado technical support desk at 866.583.0679 (Toll Free).

For course assistance, contact your Instructors.
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For PC Users
  • 1.3 GHz or faster (Intel or AMD)
  • 256 MB RAM minimum (512 MB or more recommended)
  • Microsoft Windows XP w/ Service Pack 2 or 3; Windows Vista supported
  • Internet Explorer 7 (or higher) or Firefox 2 (or higher)
  • Microsoft Office 2003 (or higher) Student and Teacher Edition or Standard Edition minimum (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Shockwave Player 8.5 or higher (www.adobe.com)
  • Windows Media Player 10 or higher (www.microsoft.com)
Math and Science Courses: Math Player (available only for Internet Explorer 6 or higher, free download at www.dessci.com)

* Browser note: Firefox is compatible with all courses except math and science.

Please note that Kaplan Virtual Education (KVE) has no relationship with the hardware manufacturers, software publishers, or websites listed on this page. KVE is not responsible for the availability or content of marketing or other materials on the above third party websites. The providers of the websites may discontinue their free programs at any time at their discretion.
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For MAC Users
  • 1.6 GHz G5 PowerPC (or faster) or Intel Core Solo Processor (or faster)
  • 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB recommended)
  • Mac OSX 10.4 or later (Tiger)
  • Firefox 2 (or higher)
  • Microsoft Office 2004 or later (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Shockwave Player 8.5 or higher (Full version 11 for Intel Macs) (www.adobe.com)
  • Flip4Mac 2.2 (www.flip4mac.com)
Math and Science Courses: Math Player (available only for Internet Explorer 6 or higher with Boot Camp or Parallels and Windows XP installed, free download at www.dessci.com)

* Browser Note: Firefox is compatible with all courses except math and science.
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