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All students who are current with tuition payments, have paid the Technology Fee, New students are eligible to receive their BRHS iPad if they are properly enrolled and have completed the Technology Use Agreement will receive their BRHS iPads on their assigned schedule pickup day (August 25 or 26). Students will setup their BRHS iPad, participate in a one-hour boot camp, and receive access to additional resources for use at home.It is imperative that students are prepared for class on the first day of school! Students will be in danger of starting out far behind if they miss their assigned pickup day.

The iPad pickup days are typically a few days before the start of the academic year. Students who enroll at Brother Rice during the school year will typically receive their iPad on their first day attending classes.

BRHS iPads will be the only devices permitted to be used in the classroom and the only devices permitted to access the Internet on BRHS WiFi. Refer to the Parent Student Handbook for more information on cell phones and other personal devices.

For several reasons, the school will benefit from all students (and teachers) having the same model and running the same software. 

Students are expected to take their iPads home each day to have access to their notes, eBooks, and other resources used for homework. Additionally, students are expected to charge their iPads for the next school day.

As outlined in the Technology Use Agreement, if iPads are left at school for any reason, they must be kept in the students' academic lockers (not gym lockers).

Any student properly enrolled for the upcoming school year will typically be allowed to keep their iPad during the summer.

BRHS iPads must be kept in the STM Dux case that is provided by the school - students cannot switch to different cases. While

not mandatory, keyboards can be a helpful addition when typing longer assignments or for students who find the on-screen keyboard inefficient for taking notes. See our Accessories page for more information about keyboards.August 2017: BRHS has switched to the Logitech Rugged Combo case which includes a keyboard.

All new students participate in an iPad Training prior to the start of classes in August. In addition to the one-hour boot camp in which all students participatethis workshop, there will be are several in-school opportunities for students to learn new iPad productivity skills:

• Study hall and study lunch sessions for underclassmen.
• Assistance from iPathlete iWarriors (student iPad club) in the ARC or during scheduled sessions before and after school.
• Assistance from Instructional Technology Facilitators (faculty iPad coaches).Assistance from Technology Staff in the Tech Office (ARC).

Also, as part of AppleCare+, students have 8am to 8pm access to Apple experts who can assist them with questions about using the iPads or Apple apps.

The AppleCare+ warranty does not cover lost or stolen iPads. Brother Rice is making third-party has made additional insurance available through the Worth Ave. Group. Additionally, parents can check with their homeowner's insurance carrier about the cost to add coverage for iPad loss or theft.

BRHS will assist students in attempting to locate their missing iPad using the Find my iPad feature of their Apple ID. This is usually only effective if the iPad is in the school building or at home.

In the event that the iPad cannot be found, families will be required to replace the BRHS iPad through the Business Office. The replacement cost will be determined based on the amount of time left in the iPad's useful life, but could be up to the full retail value of the iPad ($599)and case. BRHS iPads must be replaced through the school; they cannot be purchased at a retail location (Apple Store).

Students are encouraged to personalize their BRHS iPad so that it becomes a tool they are more likely to use daily.

Students will be able to download any apps, music, videos, or other content that meets the standards outlined in the Technology Use Agreement. BRHS will have visibility into all downloaded content and will notify students if there is any content that is not permittedStudent will be limited to downloading apps from the official BRHS app store. This will help students avoid some of the more distracting apps that are available from the App Store.

Not all courses will be switching to eBooks for the 2015-2016 school year. Many courses, including all of Theology, will most English, Math, and Science utilize eBooks. Other courses will offer a mix of resources that are both digital and traditional (text).

Brother Rice is investigating the possibility of making BRHS iPads available for purchase by the Class of 2016 at graduation time. This decision will be announced after the start of the second semester in February 2016Each year, BRHS reviews the market value of the iPad assigned to BRHS Seniors. Approximately 45-days prior to graduation families will be informed about the cost, if any, to keep the iPad and case.

Brother Rice is investigating the possibility of making BRHS iPads available for summer use by students who have re-Any student properly enrolled for the 2016-2017 upcoming school year . This decision will be announced after the start of the second semester in February 2016typically be allowed to keep their iPad during the summer.