Support at Home

Here are several things that parents/guardians can do to support their child's use of the district-owned iPads at home.

Care of the iPad:

Keep the iPad away from the following:

Liquids

Getting liquids like water, soda, or juice will damage the electronic parts of the device.

Food

This will keep the iPad mini from getting dirty both inside and out.

Magnets

Heavy magnets have a chance of damaging the iPad and the content saved on the device.

Extreme Heat or Cold

You never want to have your iPad in a temperature above 95 or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Either extreme may cause the iPad mini to stop working or lose the effectiveness of the battery.

Cleaning:

If you need to clean the screen, please use only a clean, soft, dry cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners of any type (example: no moistened antibacterial wipes).

IMPORTANT: Leave the device in the district-issued protective case and closed when taking the iPad mini to and from classes, home and school.

Please remember that the screen is made of a durable glass that can break. Here are some helpful hints to avoid breaking the screen:

Avoid putting any pressure on the screen
Don't lean on the iPad mini
When putting it in your backpack, make sure the iPad mini isn't resting against anything that may cause pressure on the screen
Avoid dropping the iPad mini
Keep sharp objects away from the device
Never throw or slide the iPad mini

Intentional Conversations

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to have conversations with their child regarding the use of the iPad outside of the school day. Begin by establishing guidelines/expectations when it comes to use of the iPad at home before it is distributed at the the start of the school year.

Key questions/topics for intentional conversations may include:

Where can the iPad be used in the house?
Where should the iPad be charged at night?
How long should you be on the iPad each day?
What can the iPad be used for at home?

Wireless Access

Wireless access at home is beneficial. If you have wireless at home you may connect your iPad to the wireless network. If there is no wireless access at home, there are options to use the iPad off-line in which your child can still access content, student work, and apps. Also, if you don't have wireless internet access at home, contact your child's school to talk through access options.

If your child is having trouble connecting within an app at your home it may mean that the web filter (Securly) needs to be re-authenticated. Click here for the steps to re-authenticate Securly.

Optional Parental Restrictions

Parental restrictions are available on the iPad. Please use this link for more information.

Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchYou can use Restrictions, also known as parental controls, to block or limit specific apps and features on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Battery Life

Use the adapter and cord issued at distribution to charge the iPad mini
Plug it into a wall outlet
Try to drain the battery once a month to help prolong battery life
For more information use this link on maximizing battery performance.

Batteries - Maximizing PerformanceMaximize the life and lifespan of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in your MacBook, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.