FAQs

Electronic Device Expectations

HHS students are expected to have their iPads for every class, every day. Teachers have been working on integrating 21st century learning experiences into their lessons based on various technologic resources accessible through iPads. Consistency of access and format is critical in order for teachers to design and deliver rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Additionally, we believe that having this school issued device is an essential learning tool and necessary for daily functioning and student success both at school and at home. In many ways, the iPad is now what the calculator, pencil, textbook/encyclopedia were to us.

Students that do not have a completed iPad agreement by September 11 will lose permission to bring the device home. Students will store their devices in a pre-approved area in the building (site yet to be determined). Students will be required to pick up the devices upon arrival and drop off the devices prior to departure. We are hopeful that most families and students will realize the need for the devices.

Personal electronic devices can act as supplements to the iPad at the discretion of the classroom teachers, so your children could bring devices if they would like, but much of what the students would do during the day in class will utilize the district issued iPad. There will be a great deal of educational interaction with the iPad through instructional design which will rely upon various applications available only through the district issued device.

There is a protocol in place for students to report lost/stolen/damaged devices which students will learn about on the first day of school. There is no set fee or cost since every situation will be dealt with on an individual basis. This program has been very successful at the middle level, with very few incidents of lost/stolen/damaged devices, and we anticipate the same success at the high school level.

Will students be permitted to use my personal device/cellphone?

• Personal electronic devices represent a great benefit to the daily lives of our students (i.e., communication, organization, research). At the same time, these devices also have significant potential as a distraction from learning, specifically, in the classroom setting. Our goal, as a school, is to teach the responsible use of technology to our students; a skillset that will serve them both as students at HHS, and beyond. The use of personal devices by students will continue to be permitted at HHS for the 17-18 school year, however, the 1:1 iPad initiative will reduce the need for personal devices during instructional time. Our student handbook (from the HHS homepage, select “Quick Links” and then “Forms and Publications" gives a complete listing of the expectations that pertain to personal device use at HHS. While the rules, as they're written, will be unchanged for the coming school year, we do want to take this opportunity to communicate the specific intention of HHS teachers and administrators to draw attention to adherence to these rules in classrooms, during instructional time. If a teacher has not given specific permission for personal device use, devices must remain put-away.

What type of 1:1 device will the students be given?

• A 1:1 device in DTSD is an iPad provided to our students for the support in accessing and using the digital resources and activities embedded in the learning experience.
• 32G ipad air with a STM case for protection

How do I report my device lost/stolen or damaged?

• Please fill out the lost my ipad Google Form - report lost/stolen/damaged devices

How do I receive my device?

• Devices will be issued in homeroom on the first day of school for students.
• iPad Parent Agreements are due by September 11. In order for your child to continue to be allowed to take their device home this form must be completed.

What happens if I need to charge my device?

• We expect your device to be brought to school each day in fully charged condition
• Students will be permitted to charge their school ipads in the classroom at the discretion of the teacher.

Do I have to use the district provided case?

• Students must use the District-issued case for their 1:1 device. Personally owned cases are not recommended and damages sustained from not using would not be covered.

Are student devices filtered?

• The District utilizes an Internet Content filter that is in compliance with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). A 1:1 device, regardless of physical location (in or out of school) and Internet connection, will have Internet activity filtered. Despite the filter, the District cannot guarantee that all controversial or inappropriate materials will be blocked.

Can I personalize my iPad to fit my learning needs?

• You many download apps and personalize your device to best meet your learning needs.
• However this is not a personal device like a cellphone, and therefore there is no expectation of privacy on a school issued device.

What do I do if my ipad is lost or stolen? If a student believes his/her iPad has been lost or stolen, he/she should immediately submit this form.

Can a parent have access to a student's Canvas account? Yes, a parent can set up a parent account on Canvas that links to the student's account so that the parent can view all of the courses in which the student is enrolled. Instructions are available HERE.