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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.

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

  • OpenDNS - free web filtering
  • Netgear - Live Parental Controls 
  • PC World - How to child-proof the Internet
  • Mobicip - mobile web filter for the iPad; requires installation on iPad and $10 annual subscription fee
  • Many wireless routers have parental controls and filtering

Other

  • iPad care and maintenance tips from About.com
  • iPad Training 101: A New User's Guide to the iPad from About.com
  • Parents Guide - Apple ID for Students
  • Creating an Apple ID without a credit card
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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  • About Us
    • Mission and Philosophy
    • Schoolwide Learning Expectations
    • School Accreditation Report
  • Admissions
    • Applying to Preschool
    • Applying to Transitional Kindergarten
    • Applying to Kindergarten
    • Applying to 1st-8th Grade
    • New Student Information
    • Online TK-8 Application
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Virtual Tour
  • Academics
    • Academic Excellence Awards
    • Distance Learning >
      • Transitional Kindergarten
      • Kindergarten
      • Grade 1
      • Grade 2
      • Grade 3
      • Grade 4
      • Grade 5
      • Grade 6
      • Grade 7
      • Grade 8
      • Tech Support
    • Progress Reports and Report Cards
    • Utopia Preschool
    • 1:1 iPad Program >
      • 1:1 iPad FAQ
  • Athletics
    • Athletic Board Calendar
    • Bronco Merchandise Order Form
    • Bronco Bulletin >
      • Subscribe to the Bronco Bulletin
    • Concussion Information Form
    • Contact Information
    • CYO
    • CYO Athletics Parent Code of Conduct
    • Sports Sign Up
    • STM Gym Snack Bar Sign Up
  • Parents
    • Parents Club >
      • Parents Club Reps
    • Birthdays at STM
    • Choicelunch
    • Dads' Club
    • Extended Care Program
    • FACTS Tuition Management
    • Lunch Volunteer Sign Up
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • PowerSchool Parent Portal
    • Scrip
    • Shop on AmazonSmile
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • STAR Assessment Parents' Guide
    • Uniforms >
      • Uniform Regulations
      • Dennis School Uniforms
      • Simply Uniforms
    • Virtus
  • Calendar & News
    • Parent Calendar
    • Preschool Calendar
    • Weekly Newsletter >
      • Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter
  • Contact Us
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Report Student Absences
    • Student Clearance to Return to School Form
    • School Hours
    • Emergency Messaging System Sign Up
    • Dept of Catholic Schools
  • Give
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  • Login
    • Faculty and Staff >
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      • Big Ideas Math
      • Edmodo
      • Envision Math
      • Freckle
      • Google Classroom
      • Khan Academy
      • Kindergarten Coding
      • Mathletics
      • National Geographic Learning
      • Raz-Kids
      • Superkids
    • Email
    • Office 365
  • COVID-19 Mitigation Plan