iPads at LangeExpectations and Policies

When can I use my iPad at school?

• Before school in the gym

• Between 7:30 – 2:35, I can use it ONLY when a teacher instructs me to

When / where can I NOT use my iPad?

• At lunch or breakfast

• In the hallway between classes

• In the bathroom or locker room

• Anytime a teacher has instructed me NOT to use it

When do I get to take the iPad home?

• Every day – but that privilege can be lost

• Charge your iPad at home

• Bring iPad to school with you EVERY day

• Use your iPad at home to do your homework

Charging your iPad• Charging is the STUDENT’s responsibility

• Charge your iPad every evening – start school day with %50 power or better

• Charging cord and block should be kept at home

• Do NOT bring the cord/block to school! High-theft items.

• We do not recommend taking your charging cord/block with you when you are traveling away from home

• Designate ONE place at home as your iPad charging station – needs:

• An outlet

• A table / surface to hold iPad while charging

• Your charging cord and block

• If your iPad needs to be charged during the school day, there are charging stations available in core teachers’ classrooms and the media center

• Should be RARE occasions only

What games and apps can I install?

• Students will ONLY install apps at school, when instructed to do so by a teacher

• Apps may not be installed at home

• School-related apps only FOR NOW

• Your team MAY at some point earn the privilege of installing a few entertainment apps by following iPad expectations at school

• Teachers will tell you when you’ve earned the privilege—NOT YET!

• ONLY teacher-approved entertainment apps, all installed at school

• ONLY if whole team has been following expectations

What happens if I install an app while I’m not at school?

• Your iPad’s storage may get too full

• Teachers will notice at your next iPad Check

• Non-school apps will be deleted

• You may lose the privilege of having access to the App Store

What if my iPad breaks or gets lost?

• If you misplace your ipad and cannot find it = $50

• If damage is intentional = $25 first time

• If damage is accidental = first time is free * One freebie per school year

• If it breaks a second time = $25

• If it breaks a third time = $50

• If it breaks a fourth time = $300

What else do I need for my iPad?• Earbuds or headphones—keep at school!

• Nothing else is required, but some OPTIONAL items you can bring:

• Stylus for handwriting on iPad

• Bluetooth keyboard

• iPad Case – you can buy a different case if you want, but it must be approved by the media specialist or a teacher

• Case must protect the CORNERS of the tablet

• Keep your receipt – if your new case does not get approved, you may have to return it

Middle School iPad Restrictions

• Social Media apps are not allowed

• Websites for social media are blocked

• iMessage and FaceTime are disabled

• Email is restricted to CPS-email only

• Can only send and receive emails from CPS staff or students

• Apple ID passwords can only be changed by parents / guardians

• IF they change it, school MUST be notified.

iCare

• Never leave your iPad unsecured—lock it up!

• Never loan your iPad to someone else, not even a family member.

• Absolutely no food or drinks near iPad

• Never set iPads on the floor—always use a table or bag.

• Grip iPads while walking

What’s an “iPad Check”?

• Any adult at school can ask to see your iPad at any moment

• Student should immediately hand their iPad to the adult WITHOUT arguing

• Adult will glance at apps, pics, email, etc.

• Purpose is to confirm that iPad is being used appropriately

iUsage

• “Down and Dark” – iPad is off and placed on desk, screen facing down

• “Parking Lot” – iPad is moved to a safe area away from student

• “Secure your iPad” – turn off iPad and put in your string bag

• “Screen Check” – everyone hold up your iPad screen so teacher can see it