Parent Information

Important Dates iPads Handed Out to Students  12 th Grade- Friday, September 21  11 th Grade- Monday, September 24  10 th Grade- Tuesday, September 25  9 th Grade- Wednesday and Thursday, September 26 th and 27 th  Make-up Day- Thursday, September 28 th  All iPads will be handed out via English classes

Students will receive  An iPad 2  An Otterbox Case  A Power Brick  A Power Cord  All materials must be returned at the end of the school year in the same condition that they were received.

What will this cost you?  BISD will require a once a year Usage Fee of $30 in order for students to receive their iPad.  This fee will help the District to replenish and update devices.  Students may also be charged up to $50 to repair or replace devices.

How can I pay the usage fee?  You may pay here today  Students- table available to pay user fee at lunch time  Pay online with Paypal through the BHS website

Online Payment via Paypal  Go to BHS webpage at  Quick Links  iPad Usage Fee Online Payment

Paypal Website Usage fee on Paypal is $31.50 Select Belton High School Enter the Student ID Click Buy Now

You have paid your fee once you receive confirmation

iPad Expectations at School  All students are expected to have their iPad fully charged and ready for use each school day  The iPad must stay in the Otterbox case given to students by BHS  The case may not be changed in any way (no stickers, etc)  Power brick and cord should stay at home  Teachers will receive staff development throughout the year on instruction using the iPad

iBHS Pledge Highlights  I will never leave my iPad unattended  I will never loan my iPad to others  I will protect my iPad (keep away from food, drink, damage, etc)  I will follow the Acceptable Use Policy of BISD  I will return my iPad at the end of the school year (or if unenrolled, etc).  I will use internet resources for educational purposes only

BISD Acceptable Use Policy Highlights  Follow all district, state, and federal regulations regarding internet use.  Video record and photograph only approved content.  Use and other communication responsibly.

BISD Acceptable Use Policy Highlights  Bullying is not tolerated.  Keep your account information private.

What if something happens?  Fees for loss or damage  Power cord- $10  Power Brick- $20  iPad Case- $45 (Includes stickers, etc)  Broken iPad- $50 deductible  Lost or Stolen iPad- file a police report, $50 deductible If the iPad is not returned at the end of the year or upon termination of enrollment, the replacement cost for the iPad is due. Police report will be filed.

You are in charge at home  Make a plan for how you will manage the technology at home.  Some ideas include  Creating a scheduled time for working on the device  Designating a place in your home for working online  Designating a place to charge the device over night so that you remember it in the morning.

Internet Access at Home  Students do not have access to the Internet from your home unless you provide it for them.  Public Internet access at the public library, many restaurants and several businesses. 

Don’t want them online after school?  As the parent, feel free to see what your child is working on.  Please take up the iPad at home until it is convenient for you to monitor your child.

Internet Access at Home  We realize many of your students have access to the Internet from their phones or at home, and you are already working with them to be safe online.  We want to continue to partner with you to teach your child to use the Internet responsibly and efficiently.

Internet Access at School  Internet access at school will continue to be filtered and monitored by BISD

Online Safety at School  Internet Safety Lessons-  2 weeks of lessons concerning safety online and appropriate use of technology at the beginning of the year  Additional days of lessons about online safety throughout the school year

The App Store, iTunes and Apple ID  Students will be able to download apps and iTunes content onto the iPad.  Students may use an existing Apple ID (login and password) that they have created previously.  A credit card is not needed to create an Apple ID (teachers will walk students through this process in class).

Offenders hunt down children based on bits of private info Young Children are targets Filters and Anti- Spam software keep teens safe Online Safety Myths For more information visit:

Teens meet offenders voluntarily Teens are the primary targets Safety depends on the decisions users make Online Safety Truths For more information visit:

Be aware of your child’s online activities Avoid risky behaviors online Understand these online devices are important to your child Manage online information Have conversations with your child frequently What families can do For more information visit:

Student Apple ID’s  Students will be required to have an Apple ID to use their iPad.  Many may already have an Apple ID for iTunes use, they may use this ID.  If you do not want your students to be able to purchase apps or iTunes content, use an Apple ID without a credit card associated with it (they will still be able to download free apps).

Questions?  Please contact …  Heather Heiland  Terice Schneider  Vicki Ventura