Parent Information
iDogs Objectives
O Provide each student at Thorndale High
School with an iPad to provide tools and
resources to the 21st century learner.
O Technology and a thorough understanding of
its use is imperative for success in the
current and future job market.
O There are countless applications that can be
utilized toward individualized learning and
interests.
iDog Goals
O The school learning environment will
improve by supporting and fostering
teaching and learning with 21st century tools
O Students will achieve higher levels of
mastery of all subjects
O Students will have an engaging, relevant
experience with curriculum materials
O Communication among parents, teachers
and students should increase through the
use of an iPad
iDog Goals
O Teachers will improve their teaching by
modeling adaptable and flexible teaching
and learning strategies
O All students at THS will have equal access to
iPad devices for use in their classes and at
home
O Sustain TTIPS Grant programs and Critical
Success Factors
Important Dates
O March 19 & March 27 – Parent Meeting
O Sunday, April 6 – Pre-Release Party 3-5pm
O Monday, April 7 – iPads handed out to
remaining students
Students will receive
O An iPad
O A Survivor Case
O A Power Brick
O A Power Cord
O 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?
O TISD will require a once a year Usage Fee of
$10 in order for students to receive their
iPad
O This fee will serve as insurance for the iPad
O Students may also be charged up to $50 to
repair or replace devices
How can I pay the usage fee?
O You may pay here today
O Students can bring payment to Jimmy Birch,
Lindsey Daniell, or Bill Ihlenfeldt in the
Middle School office
iPad Expectations at School
O All students are expected to have their iPad fully
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charged and ready for use each school day
The iPad must stay in the Survivor case given to
students by TISD
The case may not be changed in any way (no
stickers, decorations, etc.)
Power brick and cord can be kept at home
Teachers will receive staff development
throughout the year on instruction using the iPad
iDog Pledge Highlights
O I will never leave my iPad unattended
O I will never loan my iPad to others
O I will protect my iPad (keep away from food,
drink, damage, etc.)
O I will follow the TISD Acceptable Use Policy
O I will return my iPad at the end of the school
year (or if unenrolled, etc.)
O I will use internet resources for educational
purposes only
TISD Acceptable Use Policy
Highlights
O Follow all district, state, and federal
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regulations regarding internet use
Video record and photograph only approved
content
Use email and other communication
responsibly
Bullying is not tolerated
Keep your account information private
What if something happens?
O Fees for loss or damage
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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
O 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. A Police Report will be
filed.
You are In Charge at Home
O Make a plan for how you will manage the
technology at home
O Some ideas include:
O Creating a scheduled time for working on the
device
O Designating a place in your home for working
online
O Designating a place to charge the device over
night so that you remember it in the morning
Internet Access at Home
O Students do not have access to the internet
from your home unless you provide it for
them
O Public internet access is available at certain
locations across town
Don’t want them online after
school?
O As the parent, feel free to see what your
child is working on
O Please take up the iPad at home until it is
convenient for you to monitor your child
Internet Access at Home
O 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.
O We want to continue to partner with you to
teach your child to use the Internet
responsibly and efficiently.
Internet Access at School
O Internet access at school will continue to be
filtered and monitored by TISD
The App Store, iTunes and
Apple ID
O Students will be able to download apps and
iTunes content onto the iPad
O Students may use an existing Apple ID (login
and password) that they have created
previously
O A credit card is not needed to create an
Apple ID
Questions?
O Jimmy Birch 898-2538
O jbirch@thorndale.txed.net
O Paul Baird 898-2321
O paul.baird@thorndale.txed.net
O Lindsey Daniell 898-2321
O ldaniell@thorndale.txed.net