1. Expectations and Policies
iPads at Lange
Expectations and Policies

2. When can I use my iPad at school?
Before school in the gym
Between 7:30 – 2:35, I can use it ONLY when a teacher instructs me to

3. When / where can I NOT use my iPad?
At lunch or breakfast
In the hallway between classes
In the bathroom or locker room
Anytime a teacher has instructed me NOT to use it

4. When do I get to take the iPad home?
Every day – but that privilege can be lost
Charge your iPad at home
Bring iPad to school with you EVERY day
Use your iPad at home to do your homework

5. Charging your iPad Charging is the STUDENT’s responsibility
Charge your iPad every evening – start school day with %50 power or better
Charging cord and block should be kept at home
Do NOT bring the cord/block to school! High-theft items.
We do not recommend taking your charging cord/block with you when you are traveling away from home
Designate ONE place at home as your iPad charging station – needs:
An outlet
A table / surface to hold iPad while charging
Your charging cord and block
If your iPad needs to be charged during the school day, there are charging stations available in core teachers’ classrooms and the media center
Should be RARE occasions only

6. What games and apps can I install?
Students will ONLY install apps at school, when instructed to do so by a teacher
Apps may not be installed at home
School-related apps only FOR NOW
Your team MAY at some point earn the privilege of installing a few entertainment apps by following iPad expectations at school
Teachers will tell you when you’ve earned the privilege—NOT YET!
ONLY teacher-approved entertainment apps, all installed at school
ONLY if whole team has been following expectations

7. What happens if I install an app while I’m not at school?
Your iPad’s storage may get too full
Teachers will notice at your next iPad Check
Non-school apps will be deleted
You may lose the privilege of having access to the App Store

8. What if my iPad breaks or gets lost?
If you misplace your ipad and cannot find it = $50
If damage is intentional = $25 first time
If damage is accidental = first time is free
* One freebie per school year
If it breaks a second time = $25
If it breaks a third time = $50
If it breaks a fourth time = $300

9. What else do I need for my iPad?
Earbuds or headphones—keep at school!
Nothing else is required, but some OPTIONAL items you can bring:
Stylus for handwriting on iPad
Bluetooth keyboard
iPad Case – you can buy a different case if you want, but it must be approved by the media specialist or a teacher
Case must protect the CORNERS of the tablet
Keep your receipt – if your new case does not get approved, you may have to return it

10. Middle School iPad Restrictions
Social Media apps are not allowed
Websites for social media are blocked
iMessage and FaceTime are disabled
is restricted to CPS- only
Can only send and receive s from CPS staff or students
Apple ID passwords can only be changed by parents / guardians
IF they change it, school MUST be notified.

11. iCare Never leave your iPad unsecured—lock it up!
Never loan your iPad to someone else, not even a family member.
Absolutely no food or drinks near iPad
Never set iPads on the floor—always use a table or bag.
Grip iPads while walking

12. What’s an “iPad Check”?
Any adult at school can ask to see your iPad at any moment
Student should immediately hand their iPad to the adult WITHOUT arguing
Adult will glance at apps, pics, , etc.
Purpose is to confirm that iPad is being used appropriately

13. iUsage
“Down and Dark” – iPad is off and placed on desk, screen facing down
“Parking Lot” – iPad is moved to a safe area away from student
“Secure your iPad” – turn off iPad and put in your string bag
“Screen Check” – everyone hold up your iPad screen so teacher can see it