All Saint Finbar School students use iPads to read textbook materials, take notes and collaborate with peers.
Does Saint Finbar School require all students to have an iPad?
Yes, all students who attend Saint Finbar School are required to purchase an iPad.
Yes, all students who attend Saint Finbar School are required to purchase an iPad.
Which iPad should I buy?
Saint Finbar School recommends, 64GB or 128 GB eighth-generation iPad, iPad Air or iPad Pro. Since the iPads use our Wi-Fi network, no data package is required.
Saint Finbar School recommends, 64GB or 128 GB eighth-generation iPad, iPad Air or iPad Pro. Since the iPads use our Wi-Fi network, no data package is required.
Do students need to purchase any apps?
Saint Finbar School provides all of the iBooks and apps that are used in each student’s coursework. These items are given to students at the start of each school year.
Saint Finbar School provides all of the iBooks and apps that are used in each student’s coursework. These items are given to students at the start of each school year.
Should we purchase any iPad accessories?
Saint Finbar School recommends students have a cover or case to protect their device from damage. Any brand cover/case is acceptable. Many students find a keyboard helpful too and headphones will be also requires.
Saint Finbar School recommends students have a cover or case to protect their device from damage. Any brand cover/case is acceptable. Many students find a keyboard helpful too and headphones will be also requires.
Does Saint Finbar School provide financial aid for the purchase of an iPad?
No, Saint Finbar School does not provide technology assistance. All tuition assistance and scholarship funds must be applied to tuition costs.
No, Saint Finbar School does not provide technology assistance. All tuition assistance and scholarship funds must be applied to tuition costs.
May students opt to use a different type of tablet?
Although we recognize other electronic tablets exist, our curriculum exclusively uses the iPad.
Although we recognize other electronic tablets exist, our curriculum exclusively uses the iPad.
Does Saint Finbar School sell iPads?
No. Given the widespread availability of iPads by different retailers, parents may purchase iPads from Apple or store of their choice.
No. Given the widespread availability of iPads by different retailers, parents may purchase iPads from Apple or store of their choice.
Is most of the student work paperless?
Yes. Students and teachers exchange assignments and projects for all classes through Google Classroom.
Yes. Students and teachers exchange assignments and projects for all classes through Google Classroom.
What happens if a student breaks his or her iPad? What if it goes missing or stolen?
Similar to cell phones, the iPad is the property of the family who purchased it. It is up to the student to properly care for, protect and secure his or her iPad at all times. Parents should strongly consider purchasing an extended care or insurance program available from Apple at the time of purchase. Please know that replacement programs cover damage or malfunctions, not lost or stolen iPads.
Similar to cell phones, the iPad is the property of the family who purchased it. It is up to the student to properly care for, protect and secure his or her iPad at all times. Parents should strongly consider purchasing an extended care or insurance program available from Apple at the time of purchase. Please know that replacement programs cover damage or malfunctions, not lost or stolen iPads.
