iPad FAQ's
iPad Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is the school giving my child an iPad?
The focus of the iPad program at Cimarron Municipal Schools is to provide current tools and resources to the 21st Century Learner. The iPads are the property of the Cimarron Municipal Schools.
When will my child receive and iPad?
Normally iPads will be distributed in the fall when you enroll your child at school. This year they will be distributed during the next few weeks.
When will my child give back the iPad?
iPads will be returned during the final week of school. They will also be returned if a student withdraws from school, is suspended long term or expelled or terminates enrollment for any reason.
What if my child fails to return the iPad?
Failure to return the iPad at the request of the administration may result in criminal prosecution and/or civil liability. The student may be required to pay replacement cost and/or any insurance deductible if applicable. In cases of abuse, neglect or intentional damage, students will be charged a fee for any needed repairs.
What if I leave my iPad at home?
iPads are intended for use at school each day. Students must be responsible to bring their iPad to all classes, unless specifically instructed not to do so by their teacher.
Can I add screen savers, photos, sounds, music, games or other programs?
Pre-installed school wall paper is to remain on the iPad. Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. Music is only allowed at the discretion of the teacher. All software/apps must be district provided. If game apps are installed,it will be at the discretion of the teacher. Students are not allowed to load extra software/apps on their iPads. Cimarron will synchronize the iPads so that they contain the necessary apps for schoolwork. Students will not synchronize iPads or add apps to their assigned iPad to include home synching accounts. iPads will be "restored" periodically which will clear all accounts and information.
Will the school inspect the iPads?
Students may be selected at random to provide their iPad for inspection.
As a parent do I have any responsibility for the iPad?
Yes, Talk to your children about internet safety and the standards that your children should follow in the use of the internet just as you do on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.
Should you want your student to opt out of having an iPad to take home, you will need to submit a signed note to that effect to the MS/HS offices. Understand that your student is still responsible for meeting the course requirements (may take longer).
What are the schools responsibilities?
Provide Internet access to its students at school.
Provide Internet blocking of inappropriate materials as able.
Provide network data storage areas. These will be treated similar to school lockers. Cimarron School District reserves the right to review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or transmitted via Cimarron School District owned equipment and to investigate inappropriate use of resources.
Provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and help assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy.
What are the students responsibilities?
Using computers/devices in a responsible and ethical manner.
Obeying general school rules concerning behavior and communication that apply to iPad/computer use.
Using all technology resources in an appropriate manner so as to not damage school equipment. This damage includes, but is not limited to, the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the students own negligence, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via Cimarron School District’s designated Internet System is at your own risk. Cimarron School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
Helping Cimarron School District protect our computer system/device by contacting an administrator or a facilitator about any security problems they may encounter.
Monitoring all activity on their account(s).
Students should always turn off and secure their iPad after they are done working to protect their work and information.
If a student should receive email containing inappropriate or abusive language or if the subject matter is questionable, he/she is asked to print a copy and turn it in to the office.
Returning their iPad to the facilitator at the end of each school year. Students who withdraw, are expelled, or terminate enrollment at Cimarron for any other reason must return their individual school iPad on the date of termination.