1:1 iPad Program

St. Thomas More School fifth through eighth-grade students are required to have their own iPads for academic work. The iPad is an effective educational tool that enhances learning for our students. Visit our 1:1 iPad FAQ and Recommended Apps for more information.

Benefits of 1:1 iPad Program:
  • Instant access to up-to-date information, current events, digital books, and multimedia resources
  • Fosters critical thinking skills to do research that encourages proactive learning
  • Strengthens communication skills and literacy
  • Offers multiple collaboration tools
  • Individualized learning tool
  • Prepares students for high school and college work
  • Expands students' knowledge of effective problem-solving methods and task-completion strategies

Additional Resources:

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Top 10 Reasons Classrooms Should Have iPads
8 Reasons iPads Will Change Education
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Investing in Education

Students in grades 4-8 will have the option to Bring Your Own iPad (BYOi) or rent an iPad from the school.  The iPad rental fee is $150 per school year.

Both Bring your own iPad (BYOi) and rented iPads will follow the same guidelines:
  • iPads brought from home must be a dedicated iPad for school use.
  • The device must have a built-in camera and should not contain personal email, photos, or apps (games, social media, etc.). 
  • iPads will occasionally be audited by the school to ensure compliance with school policies.  
  • The school will install management software to help monitor and provide technical support for student iPads. 
  • Rental fees do not cover loss or damage. Students are responsible for repair or replacement costs.​

Student Responsibilities
The 1:1 iPad program enhances our students' learning experience.  Both BYOD student-owned and school-owned iPads will only be used exclusively as educational tools for academic activities and work.  Students are to treat school property with respect and care.  This is to ensure that the devices function most effectively and reliably (battery life, storage capacity, virus-free). iPads must be fully charged and brought to school each school day once the program begins. 

Students are to be aware that the 1:1 iPad program is a privilege and any violations as written in the electronics agreement and/or rules stated in the Parent Student Handbook will result in the loss of privilege.   It will then be the student's responsibility to make up any assignments, tasks, or requirements in and out of school. 

Students will ensure that iPads have a sturdy case that protects and covers both the front and back of the device. Students are responsible for repairing any damage to iPads. The principal and/or technology coordinator reserves the right to assess a fee equal to the cost of the device if a school-owned iPad is damaged. 

School-owned iPads must be checked back into school during summer breaks and potentially any other extended school holidays for maintenance and care. 

*The principal reserves the right to make changes to the 1:1 iPad program policies and fees.

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