iPad presentation for all incoming 5th grade and new students to Manchester Community Schools, Manchester MI

1. Please view this entire presentation with your child or
children. It contains important information about their
use of the iPad.

3.  Nine months - $35 with a $50 deductible (3 or
more children taking iPads home $100 cap).
 Cash or check made payable to Manchester
Community Schools.
 Keep our claims down and our rates low by
keeping the iPad at home and school.
 Keep the iPad in it’s case at all times – no
exceptions.
 All forms available electronically at
manchesterschools.com – scroll to bottom

4.  Student centered – Challenged Based Learning, Flipped
 Differentiated
 Blended
 Relevant
 24/7
 Research based/data driven – assessments
 Engaging
 Individualized
 Rigorous
 Collaborative, Adaptable and Flexible

5.  Collaborative
 Critical thinkers
 Effective oral/written communications
 Real Life Skills
 Creative Problem Solvers
 Confident!
 Good citizens

6.  16 gig, wi-fi, built in camera and video
 Apps for education are evaluated and requested by
grade/department
 Paid apps are installed
 Students are not able to add their own apps.
 School email is set up on the iPad
 Keep the power adapter and cable at home – we will
have charging stations at school in classrooms and the
media center.
 BE PREPARED – CHARGE YOUR IPAD AT HOME.

7.  Bring your iPad to class as you would your pen/pencil –
it is that important.
 Bring your iPad to school fully charged. Charging
stations at school – media center, office, classrooms,
etc. Battery should last 8-10 hours – close apps to
conserve battery.
 Never share information over the Internet about
yourself, including name, age, gender, phone number,
or where you live.
 Collaborate, create, develop critical thinking skills

8.  Video and Photo features
 ASK permission before recording an individual or a group
 DO NOT PLUG THE IPAD INTO ANY COMPUTER OR
ALL APPS AND DATA WILL BE GONE.
 This will be the iPad you use for the entire time you are at
Manchester Community Schools. BE CAREFUL WITH
THE IPAD AT ALL TIMES. THE SCREEN IS GLASS AND
WILL BREAK.
 Go to our home page manchesterschools.us - Information
Portal, 1 to 1 iPad link for more information.

10. The iPads are enrolled in a
management system.
All iPads are filtered both on and off
campus through our management
system.

11.  iPads are set to NON-explicit content
 Students will be notified by their teacher when there
are videos and/or documents in Absolute Safe.
 No internet access at home? Inform an adult/teacher.
It is possible to get all assignments on the iPad without
internet.
 Apps are downloaded with the generic school account.
 Using generic school accounts maintains our licensing
for all paid apps.

12.  Teachers/parents/guardians may check the iPad at any
time.
 Clean your Ipad with a dry, lint-free cloth.
 REPORT any lost or missing iPad immediately to the
office. A police report will be needed to allow the tracking
to be turned on to find the missing/stolen iPad. If you
wait to report the missing iPad, it may not be recoverable.
 What to do if not working? Report to the media center
with the problem – an adult will take care of any technical
issues. A Google doc will be sent to all students for basic
troubleshooting tips.

13.  Do not make any changes to the cover.
 You can purchase your own case if you wish to
distinguish your iPad from others. The iPad case you
use must cover the corners and protect the iPad.
 All parent/student purchased cases must be approved
by Technology.
 Students please use your iPads at home for class work
and reinforcing the learning that goes on at school.
 Do not share your iPad with your friends or family.
Changes can be made that may disable your iPad if
used by someone other than yourself.

14. We hope this looping presentation
has answered many questions you
may have.
If not, please feel free to direct any of
your questions to
support@mcs.k12.mi.us (technology
department) for additional
information.