Do I have to attend the Family iPad Engagement Night I was assigned?
We understand that schedules are different for all families. If you
cannot attend the night you were assigned, please attend the other night
available.
I cannot attend any of the Family iPad Engagement Nights.
Once we have completed our Family iPad Engagement Nights on February
19th and 21st, we will be determining the most effective plan to
distribute iPads to families that were unable to attend. This decision
will be made after the two evenings are completed and we have a sense of
how many families we still need to serve. The makeup opportunity will
be communicated via BMS E-News and posted on our website soon
thereafter. We are not able to distribute iPads to students before our
scheduled evenings.
How long will the Family iPad Engagement Night process take?
Once you enter the door of the room where you will receive your
iPad, the process should take less than 30 minutes if you have completed
the online form and have an Apple ID ready for use.
Does my child need to be present to pick up his or her iPad?
Yes, your child needs to be present with you in order to pick up your iPad.
If I have my own iPad, can I bring it to school instead of using one provided by the District?
You are free to bring your own iPad in place of one provided by the
District. All we ask is that you enroll your device in our Mobile Device
Management System so we can furnish you with the apps we are providing
for all students. This process will take place at a later date and will
be coordinated by our technology staff at DMS.
Should I use my existing Apple ID or create a new one for the purpose of use at school?
Although you are free to create a new Apple ID for school purposes,
we encourage you to use an existing Apple ID, especially if it is shared
by your family. This will allow you to load the apps we provide on all
of the iOS devices associated with your Apple ID including those
devices not provided by the District.
Can I change my Apple ID once I have downloaded District-provided apps?
Changing your Apple ID will cause you to lose your District-provided
apps. Please be certain about the Apple ID you intend to use for this
purpose.
Since I am using my own Apple ID, can I load whatever apps I want?
Although you are free to load apps of your choice beyond those
provided for you by the District, you must keep in mind that the iPad is
a District-owned learning tool and intended to be used to enhance your
learning experience. Therefore, all downloaded apps should be school
appropriate, You must also be aware of the storage space built into the
iPad (16G).
What does the $28.00 insurance option cover?
The $28.00 insurance option covers accidental damage (drops/spills),
cracked screens, theft, vandalism, fire, flood, natural disasters, and
power surges due to lightning. The policy is valid for the school year
meaning it will conclude when the device is returned at the end of the
school year and then a new policy will be required the following school
year.
If I have more than one child attending school in the District, do I have to pay insurance for all of them?
The insurance payments are capped at two per family. The most any family would pay for insurance is $56.00.
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