Technology

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• What is included?

  • 11” iPad (A16)/11 Gen – 256GB
  • Logitech Rugged Combo 4 Touch Case with Keyboard (3 years of protection)
  • Mobile Device Management Software (Jamf)
  • AppleCare+ (4 years of protection, extended warranty, and support plan)
  • Safe Internet content filtering software (Jamf)
  • Not included: Apple Pencil

• How will teachers incorporate iPads into their classrooms?

  • Teachers will use the iPad as a resource to improve student learning, aligning with 21st-century education practices:
    • Accessing information outside the classroom
    • Analyzing content from different sources and developing original work
    • Sharing findings and conclusions and interacting with peers
  • The iPad is one of several tools in the classroom.

• How will the iPad be managed?

  • DePaul Prep will manage all devices through Jamf software loaded on the school-issued device. This allows for: 
    • Configuring the device for academic use.
    • Providing necessary updates and software.
    • Track and manage the device as needed.
    • Administering applications that can be installed on the device

• What if the device gets damaged?

  If a device is damaged, students should contact DePaul Prep's Technology Department immediately for repair or replacement. Each device comes with AppleCare+, which provides coverage for up to two repairs or replacements annually, subject to Apple's determination. If the damage exceeds the AppleCare+ limit or falls outside its scope, families will incur a Device Fee for repair or replacement unless coverage is provided by optional device insurance, which parents may purchase for an annual fee when the device is initially picked up.

• What does AppleCare+ cover?

  Device Replacement: If a student’s device is damaged, it can be swapped for a loaner on-site through DePaul Prep’s Technology Department up to twice a year, reducing disruptions to academic work. The original device will be returned to the student once it is repaired.
  
  

  Up to Two Replacements per Year: With AppleCare+, the device can be returned or replaced up to twice per year if it is damaged beyond normal wear and tear. If the damage exceeds this limit, the family will be assessed an additional Device Fee for a replacement device, unless optional device insurance was purchased at the time of possession.
  
  

  Note: AppleCare+ does not cover lost or stolen devices.

• What happens if the device is lost or stolen?

  Parents or guardians can choose to buy annual device insurance when accepting the device. This coverage protects against loss or theft. If no insurance is purchased and the device is lost or stolen, the family must replace it by paying a device fee set by the tech office.

• What happens when a student leaves?

  Upon Graduation: When your student graduates, they will have the opportunity to buy the iPad for $50. Until then, DePaul Prep retains ownership of the device.
  
  

  Before Graduation: No portion of the $800 fee is refundable. If your student leaves DePaul Prep before graduating, there will be a $50 fee to release the device to the student. No refunds will be given.  If the student leaves during freshman year with a balance due on the $800 nonrefundable fee, the school reserves the right to charge the balance due, plus the $50 release fee, to allow the student to take the device when they leave DePaul Prep.