Can they download more apps from home?

-No. Students don't have access to the regular app store.  Student is our school's "app store" but we ask that they download at school with teacher approval.  

Your Questions Answered! 

What should my student be using their iPad for?

-Finishing homework. Apps like Google Classroom, Seesaw, Spelling City, and so much more are used every day to do classwork. 

-Read! Sora, Epic and Destiny Discover are apps for reading ebooks and listening to audio books. 

-Get Creative! Use this BINGO Board for creative, educational ideas. 

What is the benefit of them taking their iPad home, instead of using the devices that we already have?

-We have many apps set up with school accounts. 

-Some apps we use often are paid apps, provided by our district.

-If they would like to read ebooks or listen to audiobooks, they can easily pick up their spot at home.

How does the school filter work?

-Web filters aren't perfect. It is still important to have rules around what is ok on the iPad. School rules and expectations should be applied to home use.