iPad Care
The iPad is mostly glass. Glass breaks when dropped, stepped on, squished too hard, etc. We can fix broken screens, but it is an expensive, tedious repair. Treat your iPad like a piece of glass that will shatter.
The iPad is an electronic device. Electronics just don't like water and other liquids. If the iPad gets wet, it will stop working. Treat your iPad like a cell phone that can't get wet.
Take care of your iPad charging cord and block. The cord is especially delicate and cannot be bent!
Keep the iPad in your possession and secure. Like cell phones, they can be easily lost or stolen.
Here are some specific reminders about care and use of the iPad:
The iPad is an electronic device. Electronics just don't like water and other liquids. If the iPad gets wet, it will stop working. Treat your iPad like a cell phone that can't get wet.
Take care of your iPad charging cord and block. The cord is especially delicate and cannot be bent!
Keep the iPad in your possession and secure. Like cell phones, they can be easily lost or stolen.
Here are some specific reminders about care and use of the iPad:
- Be aware that the iPad screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to excessive pressure on the screen.
- Keep the iPad in the provided case.
- Take care to not drop the iPad. The screen is glass and will break if dropped or handled roughly.
- When you are charging your iPad at home, make sure the iPad is safe and cannot be accidentally pulled off a desk or table, or cannot be stepped on.
- Do not lean on the top of the iPad when the case is closed or put anything on top of it that could put pressure on the screen.
- Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth,—Microfiber cloths work well. Do not use liquids or cleansers of any type.
- While the iPad is considered scratch-resistant, the iPad will scratch, so avoid using any sharp object(s) on the iPad.
- Never expose the iPad to extreme temperatures. (i.e. do not leave it in a warm car, sitting near a sunny window, etc.)
- Keep the iPad away from all liquids and foods.
- Never throw or slide an iPad.
- Do not write or draw on your iPad or case.
- Do not add any stickers or labels to your iPad or case.
- Do not attempt to gain access to the internal electronics or repair an iPad. If an iPad fails to work or is damaged, report the problem to your the Prep School Genius Team.
- Do not lend your iPad to any other person, even a sibling.
- Keep your iPad secure. Please make sure you keep the iPad in your possession.
- Use only the provided cable and power adapter to charge your iPad.
iPad Charging
You are expected to charge your iPad at home every night. Come to school every day with your iPad fully charged!
Leave your charger at home; do not bring the charger to school!
Use the 10W Power Adapter with Apple Dock Connector to charge your iPad through an electrical outlet.
When charging your iPad, please make sure it is safe. Charge you iPad on your desk, dresser, or nightstand. Make sure someone cannot accidentally trip on the cord. Do not charge your iPad on the floor where it might get stepped on.
Do not charge your iPad by connecting it to a computer. Many computer's USB ports do not provide enough power to charge the iPad quickly. Do not try to sync your iPad to a computer.
When your iPad is fully charged, it can be used for 10 hours continuously, so you will have plenty of power to get through the school day.
The Media Center/Library will have a limited number of charging stations for emergency situations but it is ultimately the students responsibility to come prepared for class and have their iPad ready to go.
Leave your charger at home; do not bring the charger to school!
Use the 10W Power Adapter with Apple Dock Connector to charge your iPad through an electrical outlet.
When charging your iPad, please make sure it is safe. Charge you iPad on your desk, dresser, or nightstand. Make sure someone cannot accidentally trip on the cord. Do not charge your iPad on the floor where it might get stepped on.
Do not charge your iPad by connecting it to a computer. Many computer's USB ports do not provide enough power to charge the iPad quickly. Do not try to sync your iPad to a computer.
When your iPad is fully charged, it can be used for 10 hours continuously, so you will have plenty of power to get through the school day.
The Media Center/Library will have a limited number of charging stations for emergency situations but it is ultimately the students responsibility to come prepared for class and have their iPad ready to go.