21_22 Summer iPad Instructions.pdf
We are excited to share that students will be taking their
iPads home for the summer! As a result, all students currently in
Grades K-8 will have access to continue using i-Ready to support
their personalized learning of mathematics and reading skills.
Students currently in Grades 9-11 are encouraged to use their
iPads for any enrichment assignments including Khan Academy
for personalized SAT skill practice.
i-Ready will continue to be available for students in Grades K-8 to utilize as an
optional enrichment activity until Sunday, August 14th. At that point, we will begin the
process of getting ready for the new school year. Students will resume having access
after they take the first diagnostic, usually by the end of September. As optional
enrichment and to support grade level skills, it is recommended that students complete
30-45 minutes in both reading and mathematics per week. See the iReady Flyer as well
as the optional iReady tracking sheet provided in the next few pages. Use of the
tracking sheet is completely optional for families; it will not be collected in the fall.
When all students (currently in Grades K-7, 9-11) return in the fall, they will
continue to use their existing iPad; they must bring their charged iPad with them to start
the year. There will be a process to update and refresh the devices for the new school
year. In order to receive their new EHS iPad, students currently in Grade 8 must
bring their existing iPad to the Freshman Orientation. More information regarding the
orientation will be sent out at a later date.
In the following documents, you will find:
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Directions for how to access iReady from an iPad for students in Grades K-8.
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An optional iReady weekly tracking sheet to help keep track of student usage and
progress (30-45 minutes in each subject per week is encouraged).
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A flyer with tips for keeping the iPad running smoothly over the summer. Enfield
Public Schools has protections in place to support the use of the iPad for
instructional purposes. Some additional tips for Summer Use of the iPad include:
o Check the iPad for weekly Software Updates. o Keep the iPad in the case!
o Keep the iPad away from extreme heat and cold; keep it away from liquids.
o Charge the iPad overnight.
o Along with the flyer, additional options are available on the iPad Tips andTricks page located under EPS – Tech Support.
Support:
Our EdTechHelp Team will be available by email over the summer for any support needs
that arise. To contact the team, email: [email protected].