iPad devices are to be used solely for school-related work. All school apps must be on the iPad each day and any apps required by a teacher during the school year must be added as well. Students MAY NOT add, modify or delete files, applications, filters or system preferences on school equipment unless directed to do so by a School teacher or staff member. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that any student-loaded files and applications do not consume device memory needed for instructional or educational requirements. iPad devices must be brought to school, fully-charged, every day of the school week.

The Student must comply with the School’s Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations when using the iPad. In addition, by submitting the digital agreement found at the link below, the Parent agrees to reasonably supervise the Student’s use of the iPad at home to ensure the student does not visit inappropriate websites or engage in any other inappropriate conduct in violation of said Policy or Regulations. Specifically, the following uses are prohibited:

• Inappropriate, obscene, or vulgar content;
• Downloading, uploading, sending, or importing inappropriate content;
• Illegal use or transfer of copyrighted materials to a school-owned computer;
• Sharing of any passwords for any reason, other than with a teacher or staff member;
• Students may not remove any filters, parental controls, or monitoring applications installed on the iPad; 

• All software or peripherals installed or provided for use with the equipment shall be used only in 
conjunction with the use of equipment as authorized in this Contract, and Student/Parent agree that they will not uninstall, copy, or transfer such software or peripherals or use them for any other purpose.

• It is the Student’s responsibility to make sure that the equipment is taken care of properly, both at school and at home.
• Treat the equipment with as much care as if it were your property. 

• Use iPad devices responsibly and ethically.
• Keep the iPad device either secured (i.e., locked in your locker, classroom, or other secure place where others do not have access) or attended (with you or within your sight) at all times. For example, during athletic events, games, practices, and trips, store the device in your school classroom and arrange to return to school to retrieve it after the activity. Devices left unattended may be confiscated by school personnel as a protection against theft. Unattended and unlocked equipment, if stolen (even at school) will be your full financial responsibility. 

  Avoid use in situations that are conducive to loss or damage. For example, never leave the device in school vans, in the gym, in a locker room, on playing fields, or in other areas where it could be damaged or stolen. Avoid storing the device in a car other than in a locked trunk. 

• For those Students who take the iPad home, the Parent will be responsible for reasonably supervising the use of the iPad at home under the District’s Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations and the requirements contained in this contract.
• Any damage, theft, or loss of or to the iPad must be reported to the School immediately. Failure to do so will result in a $50 charge to the family per case. The Student/Parent will be responsible for the full cost of repair or replacement, Any damage that is not covered by the school-purchased AppleCare+ will be the responsibility of the family 

• The iPad will be used only for school-related work and activities.
• The Student will use the equipment in a good and careful manner and only for the purpose for which it 
was designed. 

• The equipment may not be loaned or assigned by the Student/Parent. 

• It is the Student/Parent’s responsibility to return equipment on the specified date in the same condition 
issued, with normal wear and tear accepted. 

• The full replacement cost of the equipment will be charged if the instrument is not returned within 30 
days of the due date. 

• Breach of the above rules may result in the removal of access to the iPad.
• Do not remove or interfere with the serial number or any identification placed on the device. 

• Do not do anything to the device or accessories that will permanently alter it in any way. 

• The device must remain on (awake or sleep mode) at school at all times, with no exceptions. 

• An Apple Pencil will be provided together with the new iPad. This pencil is not covered by any warranty and If damaged, the family will be responsible for obtaining a replacement.

• Promptly report any problems to a teacher or tech team member.
• Don’t force anything (e.g., connections, charging cables, etc,). Seek help instead. 

• When in doubt, ask for help.
• Do not go outside The OFFICIAL APPLE STORE for repairs.
• An authorization is required by the IT department for any repair. An email should be sent to [email protected] to receive instructions for steps that will need to be taken. Failure to do so will result in a charge of $50.
• For Details on AppleCare+ please click HERE
• While your iPad is being repaired the school has a limited number of devices to spare for a limited time frame. Due to quantity limitations, the replacement distribution will be first in first served.

• Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials. 

• Any action that violates existing Board policy or public law.
• Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, obscene, or 
sexually explicit materials. 

• Inappropriate usage of group or individual messaging 

• Spamming (sending mass or inappropriate emails). 

• Gaining access to other students’ accounts, files, and/or data. 

• Exchanging iPad devices and/or switching iPad identification labels to conceal fault of damage. 

• Use of the school’s Internet/email accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity. 

• Use of anonymous and/or false communications through Message/Messenger apps or other anonymous messaging service 
or app. 

• Students are not allowed to give out personal information, for any reason, over the Internet. This includes, but is not limited 
to, setting up Internet accounts including those necessary for chat rooms, eBay, email, etc. 

• Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior.
• Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software or data, including, but not limited to, the 
uploading or creation of computer viruses or computer programs that can infiltrate computer systems and/or damage 
software components) of school equipment. 

• Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or otherwise intended to harass or demean 
recipients. 


• Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance of the law is not immunity. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent. 

• Plagiarism is a violation of Archimedean Schools’ Code of Conduct. Give credit to all sources used, whether quotes or summarized. This includes all forms of media on the Internet, such as graphics, movies, music, and text. Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to the Acceptable Use Policy and Code of Student Conduct. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result in criminal prosecution or disciplinary action by the School.

Students/parents are responsible for full payment of intentional damages to their own issued iPad devices or accessories, or intentional damage to the iPad or accessories of others. The School District iPad Protection Plan DOES NOT cover intentional damage to the iPad or accessories. This includes any damage to the iPad while the case is not appropriately on the iPad, or while in a case that itself is damaged and not offering full protection to the device. 


Archimedean Schools’ Acceptable Internet Use Agreement must be followed at all times.
Any inappropriate web or email activity can result in loss of the iPad privilege. The use of 
proxy servers is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the school network policy. 

If you unintentionally link to an inappropriate web site, report it to your teacher immediately so 
that school officials can remove access to the site. 

All activity conducted on the Archimedean Schools’ Internet/Network is monitored and can 
be tracked/traced. All use of the Internet/Network should be to further the student’s education and enrich the student’s educational resources.

• Under no circumstances should iPad devices be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas include the school grounds and campus, the lunchroom, computer lab, locker rooms, media center, unlocked classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and hallways. Any iPad left in these areas is in danger of being stolen. If an iPad is found in an unsupervised area, it will be taken to the main office. 

• Leave the School-provided iPad protective case at all times.
• Carefully transport your iPad to school every day. Avoid placing weight on the iPad, which can easily happen in a backpack. 

• Never throw or slide an iPad.
• Never expose an iPad to long-term temperature extremes or direct sunlight. An automobile 
is not a good place to store an iPad. 

• The iPad and School-provided iPad protective case must remain free of stickers, writing, 
painting, markers, or any other forms of adornment.
• Do not eat or drink near the Apple iPad. There should never be any food or drink around the iPad. Damage due to spilled substances will not be covered by insurance and the student will be 
responsible for full repair cost. 

• Make sure hands are clean before using the iPad – the glass screen should be regularly wiped 
clean with a dry clean soft cloth – microfiber cloth is recommended but any soft cotton fabric 
will work.
• Do not insert foreign objects (paperclips, pens, etc.) into the ports (openings) of the Apple iPad.

• Be aware your iPad comes with ports for charging and other accessories. Care must be 
exercised when plugging and unplugging accessories.
• When the charging cable needs to be connected, be sure to line it up correctly when inserting and 
removing it. Students are responsible for damage to the charger port or connector pin resulting 
from mishandling. 

• School-issued iPad accessories are the responsibility of the student to whom they are 
issued.
• Do not lend your iPad to another person, even when not in your possession the iPad is 
ALWAYS your responsibility.
• The iPad can be cleaned with a soft, slightly water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture 
in the openings. Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean the iPad.
• If you have problems with your iPad, stop using the device and ask your Tech Coordinator or a 
teacher for help. 

• The device screen can be easily damaged if proper care is not taken. Screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure. 

• Do not touch the device screen with anything (e.g., pen, pencil, etc.). 

• Clean the screen with a soft, dry anti-static cloth or with a screen cleaner designed specifically for LCD-type screens only. 

• Always check to make sure no objects such as pencils, pens, or headphone plugs have been left on the 
keyboard before closing the device. Closing the device with an object on the keyboard can damage the screen. 

• Don’t let the battery completely drain. Charge when the battery reaches 10% capacity. Immediately 
shut down if you are unable to connect to the charger.

The iPad is meant for student use only. It is not meant to be a family computer or to be used by siblings in any way that would compromise access by the student. 


Digital safety is of the utmost importance. Intentional, frequent discussions with your child of any age, are necessary and allow you to be proactive in protecting your child and further educating him/her. Experts warn that children are most vulnerable to online dangers while at home. Please note the following suggestions, as they might be of assistance in further educating your child about the appropriate use of technology including the iPad and home Internet use.

In alignment with the Archimedean Schools Acceptable Use Policy for Technology, beyond school, parents must take responsibility for the use of technology and the Internet. As a parent, you are responsible for monitoring your child’s use of School-provided educational technology including School-issued email and cloud accounts as well as the Internet. This includes Internet use at home or any other remote location outside of school.

Filter Access:
Filtering software is not built into the iPad. While many potential dangers are filtered and blocked on the school’s wireless network, children often have complete, unrestricted access to inappropriate sites at home. Experts strongly suggest installing software to filter and block inappropriate content on your wireless home network. Some possible filters to consider include OpenDNS (free version available) and Net Nanny. Some of these products offer additional protection features such as cell phone filtering, text message and photo screening tools, and digital footprint/reputation monitoring. The easiest way to enable content filtering is to change your DNS settings at your home wifi router by following these instructions.
The school will use a specific App for all filtering needs as well. Details will be sent in an email.

Set Expectations:
Regularly share your expectations with your child about accessing only appropriate sites and content, as well as making good choices when online (even when parents aren’t watching). Understand that your child’s use of many technologies (such as computers, tablets, iPad devices, iPods, video game systems, and cell phones) likely gives your child the ability to connect to unfiltered public or other wireless networks (such as in a library, fast food restaurant or coffee shop, by picking up a neighbor’s wireless signal, or connecting to the Internet through a cell service). Therefore, it is important to maintain regular, open dialog about Internet use and access. Discuss your expectations for appropriate use and behavior.

Monitor & Limit Screen Time:
Experts suggest having teens surf the Internet in a central place at home, such as the kitchen or family room, rather than away from adult supervision or behind a closed door. Know what your child is doing with technology and how his or her time is being spent. Technology can be a great tool and resource, but also has the potential to be a big distractor. Help your child learn to focus on completing tasks or assignments before engaging in other Internet activities. Teaching today’s children how to manage multiple sources of information and potential distractions is a critical life skill, one best learned before heading off to college or the workplace.

Put the iPad to Bed, But Not in the Bedroom:
Parenting experts suggest parking all technology devices, from cell phones to iPad devices, in a common family room overnight to discourage late night, unmonitored use and sleep disruption. Don’t allow your child to sleep with the iPad. Remember to model appropriate use and balance of technology in your own life as well.

• Anything they do or post online creates a digital record, often called a “Digital Footprint.” Nothing online is totally private, even if it is intended to be. Once digitized, it can be saved, sent and reposted elsewhere. 

• A good rule of thumb: If you don’t want a parent, teacher, principal, future employer or college admissions office to know something, don’t post it online. Set up some sort of test question to frequently ask your child, such as “Would Grandma approve?” 

• “Friends” aren’t always who they say they are. Encourage your child to only be friends online with friends they know in person. Never give access to personal information to people met online. 

• Never post personally identifiable information online. This includes: full name, address, phone number, email, where you are meeting friends or where you hang out. Discuss with your child how easy it is for someone to find you based on what you post online.
• Regularly check your child’s privacy settings on all commonly used sites and networks. Ignoring privacy settings on social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter means your child’s photos, contact information, interests, and possibly even cell phone GPS location could be shared with more than a half-billion people. 

• Cyberbullying (threatening or harassing another individual through technology) is a growing concern for today’s youth. It takes many forms, such as forwarding a private email, photo, or text message for others to see, starting a rumor, or sending a threatening or aggressive message, often anonymously. Talk with your child about not partaking in this behavior and encourage her/him to report incidents of cyberbullying to an adult