The DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL program is a charitable initiative offered by DIRECTV to provide free educational television programming. This program provides SCHOOL CHOICE^® programming, which is available to state-accredited public and private schools, grades K-12.

DIRECTV will send qualifying schools a free DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite System for up to four rooms. Schools have the option to choose either up to four standard receivers, or three standard receivers and one DIRECTV DVR.

To bring DIRECTV to your school, follow these easy steps:

1. Determine if your school qualifies (see question below)
2. Read and sign the DIRECTV Commercial Viewing Agreement and Semi-Public Viewing Addendum
3. Write a letter on school letterhead requesting the SCHOOL CHOICE package, and be sure to indicate your choice of up to four standard receivers or three standard receivers and one DVR
4. Complete the Program Authorization Form
5. Fax all four documents in their entirety (6 pages total) to 303-712-4995

The SCHOOL CHOICE and local channels programming packages are free services that DIRECTV offers to qualified schools. In order to receive these programming packages, your school must:

• Be an accredited public or private educational institution.
• Offer grades K-12 only. Universities, community colleges, day care centers and public libraries do not qualify.
• Be housed in a facility zoned as a school building by the local municipality.
• Limit viewing to a classroom environment.

The SCHOOL CHOICE and local channels packages are offered at no cost to qualified schools.

Once the application has been approved, equipment is sent within 5 to 7 business days.

Contact your local authorized DIRECTV installer, which can be found through the Yellow Pages or the Internet.

Programming is for educational use only, and viewing must be limited to a classroom or library environment. The DIRECTV^® System may not be installed in any residential, dormitory, cafeterias, or lobby areas or used in publicly accessible areas.

SCHOOL CHOICE is a package specifically designed to be used in the classroom, offering a high concentration of nonviolent educational programming. Additional information regarding the channels in the SCHOOL CHOICE package may be found on the SCHOOL CHOICE Channel Lineup.

Yes. DIRECTV includes local channels in the SCHOOL CHOICE programming lineup where available. The local channels will vary depending on the geographic location of the school. Eligibility for local channels is based on service address within designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research. To find out if your school can receive local channels, please contact us at 1-888-330-7827.

No. The SCHOOL CHOICE and local channels programming packages are the only options available through the DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL program. You may want to review other DIRECTV programming packages if your needs differ.

If your school does not qualify to receive SCHOOL CHOICE, you may qualify for our Public Viewing, Semi-Public Viewing or Private Office packages. Please contact our Business Service Center at 1-888-200-4388 for more information about these packages.

A digital video recorder, or DVR, lets you record programming without videotape. With DIRECTV Plus DVR you can automatically record shows to view at a later time, pause and rewind live TV and much more. For more details, visit directv.com/dvr.

To make the most of your SCHOOL CHOICE programming, we have developed online programming highlights available at directvgoestoschool.com/highlights. This monthly guide highlights some of the educational programming airing on DIRECTV that month, and also provides links to the classroom resources of the many SCHOOL CHOICE channels.

Participating schools can add DIRECTV DVR service to the SCHOOL CHOICE package by calling 1-888-330-7827. We will add the DVR service to your DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL account free of charge.

DIRECTV4Schools is a turnkey fundraising program that enables your school to receive $100 for each new customer who orders and activates DIRECTV service and $50 for existing or returning customers who extend their commitment to DIRECTV for one year using your School Code. To receive a School Code to start earning funds, enroll your school today at directv4schools.com.

DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's No. 1 satellite television service, presents the finest television experience available to more than 18.3 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels - more quality HD channels than any other television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed all national cable companies for nine years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

To order DIRECTV service for your home, you can either call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

The DIRECTV System refers to the equipment that customers need to receive DIRECTV programming from our orbiting satellites. Every DIRECTV System includes three components: a satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control. Every DIRECTV Receiver enables access to more than 265 digital-quality channels. Our customizable on-screen program guide includes parental controls. For more details on the equipment, check out our system manuals. 

The DIRECTV Plus DVR (Digital Video Recorder) enables users to digitally record up to 100 hours* of television programming, record two shows at once**, pause and rewind live TV and much more.

 

*Actual recording time varies depending on the type of programming being recorded. 
**For full functionality, the receiver requires connection of two satellite inputs from a dual-LNB DIRECTV System dish antenna and continuous connection to land-based phone line.