1:1 iPad Program

St. Thomas More School launched a 1:1 iPad program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. All of our middle school students will have their own iPads for academic work in school and at home.  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 6-8 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 unless covered under Apple's one year limited warranty**.  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.  A purchase option is available if students would like to keep their iPads when they graduate from eighth grade.  

*The principal reserves the right to make changes to the 1:1 iPad program policies and fees.
**Only new iPad minis will be covered for the first year under the Apple one year limited warranty. iPad 2 rentals are not covered by Apple warranty.

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