Parent Information

iDogs Objectives O Provide each student at Thorndale High School with an iPad to provide tools and resources to the 21 st century learner. O Technology and a thorough understanding of its use is imperative for success in the current and future job market. O There are countless applications that can be utilized toward individualized learning and interests.

iDog Goals O The school learning environment will improve by supporting and fostering teaching and learning with 21 st century tools O Students will achieve higher levels of mastery of all subjects O Students will have an engaging, relevant experience with curriculum materials O Communication among parents, teachers and students should increase through the use of an iPad

iDog Goals O Teachers will improve their teaching by modeling adaptable and flexible teaching and learning strategies O All students at THS will have equal access to iPad devices for use in their classes and at home O Sustain TTIPS Grant programs and Critical Success Factors

Important Dates O March 19 & March 27 – Parent Meeting O Sunday, April 6 – Pre-Release Party 3-5pm O Monday, April 7 – iPads handed out to remaining students

Students will receive O An iPad O A Survivor Case O A Power Brick O A Power Cord O All materials must be returned at the end of the school year in the same condition that they were received

What will this cost you? O TISD will require a once a year Usage Fee of $10 in order for students to receive their iPad O This fee will serve as insurance for the iPad O Students may also be charged up to $50 to repair or replace devices

How can I pay the usage fee? O You may pay here today O Students can bring payment to Jimmy Birch, Lindsey Daniell, or Bill Ihlenfeldt in the Middle School office

iPad Expectations at School O All students are expected to have their iPad fully charged and ready for use each school day O The iPad must stay in the Survivor case given to students by TISD O The case may not be changed in any way (no stickers, decorations, etc.) O Power brick and cord can be kept at home O Teachers will receive staff development throughout the year on instruction using the iPad

iDog Pledge Highlights O I will never leave my iPad unattended O I will never loan my iPad to others O I will protect my iPad (keep away from food, drink, damage, etc.) O I will follow the TISD Acceptable Use Policy O I will return my iPad at the end of the school year (or if unenrolled, etc.) O I will use internet resources for educational purposes only

TISD Acceptable Use Policy Highlights O Follow all district, state, and federal regulations regarding internet use O Video record and photograph only approved content O Use and other communication responsibly O Bullying is not tolerated O Keep your account information private

What if something happens? O Fees for loss or damage O Power cord - $10 O Power brick - $20 O iPad Case - $45 (Includes stickers, etc) O Broken iPad - $50 deductible O Lost or Stolen iPad – file a police report, $50 deductible O If the iPad is not returned at the end of the year or upon termination of enrollment, the replacement cost for the iPad is due. A Police Report will be filed.

You are In Charge at Home O Make a plan for how you will manage the technology at home O Some ideas include: O Creating a scheduled time for working on the device O Designating a place in your home for working online O Designating a place to charge the device over night so that you remember it in the morning

Internet Access at Home O Students do not have access to the internet from your home unless you provide it for them O Public internet access is available at certain locations across town

Don’t want them online after school? O As the parent, feel free to see what your child is working on O Please take up the iPad at home until it is convenient for you to monitor your child

Internet Access at Home O We realize many of your students have access to the Internet from their phones or at home, and you are already working with them to be safe online. O We want to continue to partner with you to teach your child to use the Internet responsibly and efficiently.

Internet Access at School O Internet access at school will continue to be filtered and monitored by TISD

The App Store, iTunes and Apple ID O Students will be able to download apps and iTunes content onto the iPad O Students may use an existing Apple ID (login and password) that they have created previously O A credit card is not needed to create an Apple ID

Questions? O Jimmy Birch O O Paul Baird O O Lindsey Daniell O