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Fort Couch Middle School
515 Fort Couch Road
Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
Phone 412.833.1600, Ext. 3000
FAX 412.854.3095
www.uscsd.k12.pa.us
August 20, 2014
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We hope that you and your child are ready for the start of the 2014-2015 school year. As you are aware,
all 7th grade students will be participating in a one-to-one iPad initiative. That is, your child will have a
school district provided iPad to utilize in his/her classes and at home. The iPad initiative enhances our
teachers’ ability to leverage technology to move toward customizing learning. The goals of the iPad
program are as follows:
! To increase student engagement and motivation in the learning process.
! To promote more opportunities for students to apply 21st Century skills i.e., collaborating,
problem solving, critical thinking, communicating, researching, creating and innovating, and
digital citizenship.
! To foster an environment where teaching and learning are customized to meet students’
learning styles, readiness levels, and interests.
! To provide more of a "learn anytime/anywhere" approach with student acquisition of content
and skills.
Attached to this letter is an insurance policy as well as our iPad user agreement. Our insurance is
voluntary, but will cover accidental damage and repairs. Please refer to that document for the specifics
of our insurance program. The intent of the iPad user agreement is to ensure that students and parents
are aware of the responsibility of having and using an iPad both at school and at home. In addition to
the teachers reviewing the agreement with their students, we kindly ask that you also review it with your
child. Please sign the form and send it back to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Lastly, student safety is our utmost priority. All district policies are in effect for the iPad at all times.
We would like to specifically reiterate the importance of district policies 3027 Use of District’s Internet
and Computer Networks and policy 6008.6 Bullying and Cyberbullying. Both policies were included in
your child’s back to school registration. The district has Internet filtering in place to help protect your
child; however, your support in monitoring student usage outside of the school setting is paramount to
the success of the iPad program.
Please review and sign the agreements and return the signed form to your child’s homeroom teacher as
soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Brad Wilson
([email protected]). Thank you for your support in this exciting initiative.
Sincerely,
Middle School Administration
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Student'iPad'Setup'–'Task'Checklist'
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Viewing!Presentation!
! Attended!session!on!August!20!or!22!
OR!
! Viewed!presentation!on!Fort!Couch!Middle!School!website!
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Signing!Forms!
! Read!insurance!form!
! If!opting!in,!wrote!a!check!for!$25!to!Upper!St.!Clair!School!
District!
! Read!iPad!Agreement!
! Parent!Signature!
! Student!Signature!
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Setting!up!iPad!(More!detailed!instructions!included!in!packet)!
! Completed!iPad!startup!!
! Choose!“English”!and!then!“United!States!of!America”!
! Choose!your!WiOFi!Network!and!enter!your!password!
! Choose!“Enable!Location!Services”!
! Login!with!student’s!USCSD!username!and!password!
! Sign!in!with!Apple!ID!(If!you!have!not!yet!created!one,!this!
can!be!created!after!setup!is!complete.)!
! Choose!“Don’t!use!iCloud”!(Storage!will!be!addressed!at!
school.)!
! Create!a!4Odigit!passcode!(Make!sure!you!will!remember!
it!)!
! Choose!“Use!Siri”!
! Tap!“Get!Started”!
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Creating!and!Preparing!Apple!ID!!
! Create!an!Apple!ID!(process!explained!in!email!from!Apple)!
! Login!with!Apple!ID!on!iPad!!
! Turn!automatic!downloads!on!for!Apps!and!Updates!(choose!
“Settings”!app!then!click!on!iTunes!&!App!Store!in!left!column)!
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By!August!26!
! Return!signed!insurance!form/iPad!Agreement!with!student!
! If!opting!into!insurance,!submit!$25!check!to!homeroom!teacher!
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Fort Couch Middle School
515 Fort Couch Road
Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
Phone 412.833.1600, Ext. 3000
FAX 412.854.3095
www.uscsd.k12.pa.us
Middle School Student and Parent iPad Agreement!
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Educational Use
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I will only use my iPad for educational purposes.
I will use my iPad in ways that are appropriate and meet the Upper St. Clair School District expectations
and policies.
I will only use my iPad in ways that demonstrate academic integrity (i.e. not copying answers).
I will follow the policies outlined in the school handbook and the Acceptable Use Policy while at school,
as well as outside the school day.
I understand that my iPad is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the property of
the Upper St. Clair School District.
General Care
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I will know where my iPad is at all times.
I understand that my iPad is my device and is not to be loaned out to others.
I will ensure that my iPad be placed in a secured location when not being used.
I will handle my iPad carefully (i.e. avoid throwing or dropping device, not placing heavy objects on top,
etc.).
I will keep food and beverages away from my iPad.
I will not place anything (such as stickers, drawings, marks, etc.) on the iPad or cover.
I will charge my iPad’s battery daily to be prepared for school.
I agree to return the District iPad, cover, and charger in good working condition. Individual school iPads
and accessories must be returned to the school at the end of this school year. If a student withdraws from
the district, they will return the iPad at that time.
Specific Restrictions
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I understand that my iPad is not to be taken into a restroom or locker room.
I understand that pictures, video, apps & other media that are not educational do not belong on my iPad.
I understand that taking pictures or videos of others without their clear permission, is a violation of their
privacy and school rules.
I understand that copying another’s work from the Internet and claiming it as my own constitutes
plagiarism and is not acceptable.
Repairs/ Damages
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I will not modify or change settings/configurations of the iPad.
I understand that the USCSD Technology Department is responsible for repairing my iPad, and I will not
attempt to repair or disassemble my iPad for any reason.
I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused intentionally, or for damage caused by neglect or
abuse.
I will file a report in the Principal’s Office in the case of theft, vandalism, or damage.
Fort Couch Middle School
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515 Fort Couch Road
Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
Phone 412.833.1600, Ext. 3000
FAX 412.854.3095
www.uscsd.k12.pa.us
Upper St. Clair School District iPad Insurance Protection Plan!
Insurance is available for all iPads that are part of the District’s 1:1 iPad program. Insurance is elective;
it is not required. Insurance will cover the instructional school year, starting at the date the iPad is
received until the end of school in June. The annual cost for iPad insurance is $25 per iPad per year
(Upper St. Clair School District will pay all insurance protection plan fees for students that qualify for the free and reduced
lunch program).
Items Covered under the USC iPad Insurance Protection Plan
The insurance program offers complete coverage for the first instance of accidental damage.
Additional instances of accidental damage will incur a $25 deductible. All iPad parts are covered,
including the iPad battery, internal and external components, glass, LCD screen, external buttons,
microphone jack, etc. This coverage includes parts and labor.
Items Not Covered under the USC iPad Insurance Protection Plan
• Intentional damage is not covered. Intentional damage is that which is either observed to
willfully have occurred or that which is determined by the type of damage to have been willful in
nature.
• Damage to the iPad due to liquids is not covered.
• Loss and theft of the device is not covered.
• The iPad charger is not covered.
• The iPad case is not covered.
Payment
Payment needs to be in the form of a $25 check made payable to the Upper St. Clair School District.
All payments should be delivered to your child’s school via their homeroom teacher or to the main
office directly.
What if I choose to not purchase the USC iPad Protection Plan?
If you elect NOT to purchase the Upper St. Clair School District iPad Insurance Protection Plan, the
replacement costs are as follows:
• Damaged or broken screen may cost up to $150 depending on what layer of the screen is broken.
• Replacement cost for the entire iPad is $600
• Replacement cost for the provided iPad case is $35
• Replacement cost for the provided iPad wall charger is $25
Are you opting to purchase the USC iPad Insurance Protection Plan?
Yes ______
No ______
By signing below you are agreeing to abide by the above rules and guidelines associated with the iPad User Agreement
and USC iPad Insurance Protection Plan, as well as all applicable district policies.
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Student Name (print): __________________________ Student Signature: ____________________________!
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Parent Name (print): ___________________________ Parent Signature: _____________________________!
iPad Setup Guide
Please follow these steps to in order to get your iPad configured and ready for the start of the 2014-15
school year.
1. Turn on the iPad using the power button located on the top right corner of the device. The Apple logo
will appear on the screen.
2. Once the device is powered on, you will be greeted with a welcome screen showing “Hello” and “Slide
to setup” in different languages. Slide your finger from left to right across the screen to advance to the
setup process.
3. The next screen asks you to choose a language. Tap “English.”
4. When prompted to “Select Your Country or Region”, tap “United States.”
5. The next screen shows a list of all available Wi-Fi networks within range of the iPad. You NEED to
connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network to continue the setup. Tap the name of your Wi-Fi network.
Depending on the security of your network, you may be prompted to enter your password. Enter your
password and tap “Join.” Don’t worry if you do not have wireless Internet at your home. This setup
process can be completed, with the assistance of teachers, when your child comes to school.
6. After joining a Wi-Fi network, you may see a screen displaying the message “It may take a few
minutes to activate your iPad.” After the iPad is activated, tap “Enable Location Services.” Some
applications rely on location services in orders to function properly.
7. The next screen will display the message “Upper St. Clair Twp. District will automatically configure
your iPad.” Tap “Next” in the upper right hand corner.
8. Next, you will need to “Please login with your USCSD username and password to continue setup.”
These credentials were provided to you during the iPad handout process. Enter the username and
password and tap “Next” in the upper right corner. The next screen informs you the iPad is being
configured by displaying the message “Installing configuration from Upper St. Clair Twp. District.”
9. Next, you will sign in with your Apple ID. Tap “Sign in with your Apple ID.” Enter your Apple ID and
password and type “Next” in the upper right corner. You should have already received some information
about the importance of an Apple ID as well as an email guiding you through the process of creating one.
If you did not already create an Apple ID please see the previous documentation.
10. The next screen prompts you to choose whether or not to use iCloud. We will have additional
information in the future regarding backups and data syncing. Tap “Don’t use iCloud.”
11. Next, you will be asked to create a passcode. Students must create a 4-digit passcode to ensure the
security of all information on the iPad. Enter a 4-digit passcode. You will be asked to re-enter it on the
next screen to confirm.
12. Lastly, you will be prompted whether or not to use Siri. Tap “Use Siri.”
13. All done! On the final screen tap “Get Started.”