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1:1 iPad Program

St. Thomas More School fifth through eighth grade students are required to have 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 and current events as well as digital books and multimedia resources
  • foster critical thinking skills to do research that encourages proactive learning
  • strengthen communication skills and literacy
  • multiple collaboration tools available
  • individualize learning tool
  • prepare students for high school and college work
  • expand students' working knowledge of effective methods to problem solve and complete tasks

Additional Resources:
iPad in Education
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 only. 
  • It must have a built-in camera and should not have personal email, photos, and apps (games, social media, etc.). 
  • iPads will occasionally be audited by the school to ensure compliance to school policies.  
  • The school will install management software to help monitor and tech support student iPads.
  • Rental fees do not cover loss or damage. Students are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement of the device.​

Student Responsibilities

The 1:1 iPad program will enhance our students' learning experience.  Both BYOD student owned and school owned iPads will only be used as an educational tool 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 efficiently as well as remain dependable and reliable (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 requirement 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 reserve 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.

Additional Resources

Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

  • 20 Basic Rules for Digital Citizenship
  • ​Common Sense Media: (a) Advice Videos (b) Family Media Agreement
  • Scholastic - Keeping Kids Safe Online
  • Google - How you can stay safe and secure online
  • AT&T - Sammy's Guide to Internet Safety 

Web Filtering - block unwanted websites

  • Common Sense Media Parents' Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls
  • PC World - How to child-proof the Internet
  • Many wireless routers have parental controls and filtering
St. Thomas More School
50 Thomas More Way
San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone: 415.337.0100
Fax: 415.333.2564
Email: office@stmsf.org
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Mission and Philosophy
    • Faith in Action
    • Our Community
    • History of St. Thomas More School
    • Schoolwide Learning Expectations
    • School Accreditation Report
  • Admissions
    • Applying to Preschool
    • Applying to Transitional Kindergarten
    • Applying to Kindergarten
    • Applying to 1st-8th Grade
    • Online TK-8 Application
    • Tuition and Financial Aid
    • Virtual Tours
  • Academics
    • Academic Excellence Awards
    • Progress Reports and Report Cards
    • Utopia Preschool
    • 1:1 iPad Program >
      • 1:1 iPad FAQ
  • Athletics
    • Contact Information
    • Bronco Merchandise
    • Subscribe to Bronco Bulletin
    • CYO
    • Sports Sign Up
  • FAMILY RESOURCES
    • Cioppino Dinner & Silent Auction, Feb 25th >
      • Click here to purchase tickets for Cioppino Event on Feb. 25th
    • Parents Club Reps >
      • Birthdays at STM
      • Dads' Club
    • Extended Care Program
    • FACTS Tuition Management
    • Virtus
    • Uniforms >
      • Uniform Regulations
      • Dennis School Uniforms
      • Simply Uniforms
    • Scrip
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • PowerSchool Parent Portal
    • SchoolFoodies
    • Shop on AmazonSmile
    • STAR Assessment Parents' Guide
  • Calendar
    • Parent Calendar
    • Preschool Calendar
    • Weekly Newsletter >
      • Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter
  • Contact Us
    • School Hours
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Report Student Absences
    • Emergency Messaging System Sign Up
    • Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Sn Francisco
  • Giving
    • DONATE NOW
    • Alumni
    • Capital Campaign
    • No-Fuss Fundraising
  • Login
    • Faculty and Staff >
      • Attendance
      • Catholic Teacher Resources
    • Student >
      • Big Ideas Math
      • Google Classroom
      • Khan Academy
      • Mathletics
      • MyMath K-5
      • National Geographic Learning
      • Raz-Kids
      • Science GR 4-8
      • Superkids
    • Email
  • COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
    • Parent and Guardian Health Check Handout
    • SFDPH School Guide for Isolation and Quarantine
    • COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist (CSP)
    • COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP)