iPad Information

The District’s mission calls on us to equip students with the necessary skills to be successful so that when each student graduates, each will possess the capabilities to compete in and contribute to the changing demands of the world. The one-to-one program has provided the means to transform the teaching and learning environment so that our students have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to succeed in this digital world. Our teachers, with the support of the administration and a robust professional development program, have been able to create an innovative learning environment in order to provide our students with extraordinary opportunities and an exceptional learning program. With this mission in mind, the Board of Education approved the recommendation for full implementation of the one-to-one program in the fall of 2014, providing an iPad device to every student attending one of the District’s seven schools. The schools will provide a durable case to protect the iPad against drops and other possible damage.

IPad Information Links

📱iPad Protection Plan

District 211 iPad Protection Plan

The District 211 iPad Protection Plan offers students and their families protection from the full cost of repair or replacement should their school-assigned iPads become damaged, lost, or stolen. The plan helps to offset the costs that may occur due to accidental damage (mostly drops or spills), loss, theft, vandalism, fire, flood and natural disasters.

The annual premium for the iPad Protection Program is $25 per individual device. It covers the iPad, on and off school grounds, from the time the device is picked up for the specified school year through the following summer break. The iPad Protection Plan must be completed and paid in full by October 1, 2026, or within 60 days of the student enrollment date to be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Claims that arise after these dates will be subject to full repair costs if the iPad protection plan is not in place. See the iPad Protection Plan in the link below for specific details.

District 211’s optional iPad Protection Plan is available to be purchased today through your MySchoolBucks account. Learn more information on MySchoolBucks and how to establish an account.

If you have any questions about the student iPads, the use and responsibility of iPads, or the iPad Protection Plan, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school’s Technology Department.

2025-2026 (current school year) iPad Protection Plan links

• 2025-2026 iPad Protection Plan (pdf - English)

• 2025-2026 iPad Protection Plan (pdf - Spanish)

2026-2027 (upcoming school year) iPad Protection Plan links

• 2026-2027 iPad Protection Plan (pdf - English)

• 2026-2027 iPad Protection Plan (pdf - Spanish)

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211
2026-2027 iPad Protection Plan

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Township High School District 211 offers each student the opportunity to limit a family’s cost for repair or replacement of a district‐assigned iPad as part of the One‐to‐One Program. The plan protects the iPad against accidental damage (drops/spills), loss, theft, fire, flood, and natural disasters. The protection plan will provide repair and replacement cost coverage and protects the iPad on and off school grounds. The iPad Protection Plan must be completed and paid in full by October 1, 2026 or within 60 days of student enrollment date to be effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Claims that arise after these dates will be subject to full repair costs if the iPad protection plan is not in place. The protection plan will not provide coverage if:

The provided case, or an equivalent case, is not in place.
The district‐assigned iPad is deliberately damaged or mishandled.

In these situations, the protection plan is rendered null and void and the family will assume all responsibility for the full cost of repairs or the replacement of the iPad.

Program Premium/Coverage

Non-Refundable Premium: $25.00
Limit of Per Claim Liability: $500.00

Claim	Damage/Repair Maximum Deductible	Claim	Stolen/ Non- Repairable Deductible
1	$25.00	1	$75.00
2	$50.00	2	$100.00
3	$100.00	3	$150.00
4+	$150.00	4	$200.00

*Note: The deductible is charged for each incident based on the total number of claims filed during the current school year. Repair costs will be the lesser of (1) the actual repair cost and (2) the maximum deductible charge. If a device is damaged beyond repair, is lost or stolen, a comparable replacement device will be provided if available.

Coverage

Accidental Damage: Pays for accidental damage caused by liquid spills, drops, or any other unintentional event.
Theft: Pays for loss due to theft; the claim requires a police report to be filed.
Fire: Pays for damage of the iPad due to fire; the claim must be accompanied by an official Fire report from the investigating authority.
Electrical Surge: Pays for damage to the device due to an electrical surge.
Natural Disaster: Pays for loss or damage caused by natural disasters.

Note: Out-of-warranty iPads may be repaired by a 3rd party repair facility.

Charges without Protection Plan:

Damage/Repair Cost (Device Only):
• iPad 9th Gen 10.2” (64GB) $199.00
• iPad 10th Gen 10.9” (64GB) $199.00
• iPad 11th Gen 10.9” (128GB) $199.00

Stolen/Non-repairable Cost (Device Only):
• iPad 9th Gen 10.2” (64GB) $329.00
• iPad 10th Gen 10.9” (64GB) $329.00
• iPad 11th Gen 10.9” (128GB) $349.00

Effective Coverage/Expiration Date
• Effective Date: Upon receipt of annual premium
• Expiration Date: August 9, 2027
or date of withdrawal from District 211

Exclusions

Dishonest, Fraudulent, Intentional, Negligent (not locked/stored in an unsecured manner or location) or illegal activity that results in damage to the iPad
All accessories: USB charging cable ($20.00), AC adapter ($20.00), and standard case ($30.00)
Cosmetic damage that does not affect the functionality of the iPad; this includes, but is not limited to, scratches or minor dents.
“Jailbreaking” or sideloading unauthorized apps otherwise voiding the manufacturer’s warranty by altering the software
District 211 is not liable for any loss, damage (including accidental, consequential, or punitive damages) or expense caused directly or indirectly by the equipment

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211
iPad Usage Terms and Conditions

In Terms and Conditions, “we,” “us,” and “our” means Township High School District 211. “You” and “your” means the parent/guardian and the student enrolled in District 211. The “property” is the iPad and accessories owned by District 211. Upon signing, you are eligible to receive the property at no cost under the following terms and conditions:

Term	Explanation
Terms	You will comply at all times with the District 211 Code of Conduct, Acceptable Use Agreement, and the Electronic Device Policy.
Title	Legal title to the property is always held by District 211. Your right of possession and use is limited to and conditioned upon your full and complete compliance with these terms. Your compliance of these terms may require parental and self-monitoring while using the property outside of District 211 facilities.
Loss/Damage	If the property is damaged, lost, or stolen, you are responsible for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement value on the date of loss. Loss or theft of the property must be reported to school administration by the next school day following occurrence. District 211 is not responsible for assisting with the recovery of any lost or stolen devices. You may be required to file a police report.
Appropriation	Your failure to return the property in a timely manner and/or the continued use of it for nonschool purposes without the consent of District 211 may be considered unlawful appropriation of the school’s property.
Indemnification	The student and parent/guardian release, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the District from any claims, liability, or money damages (including attorney fees) brought by a third person, the student, or the parents/guardians against the District and related to the student’s use of the device or the students’ or parents’/guardians’ breach of these terms.

If a student withdraws from District 211 for any reason, the iPad and all accessories must be returned immediately to the District. The protection plan becomes null and void on the student’s withdrawal date.

There are no refunds once this document becomes active. Deductibles and fees are subject to annual adjustments.

Repair cost: $199.00 ‐ iPad 9th / 10th Gen (64GB) ‐ iPad 11th Gen (128GB)
Replace stolen or damaged beyond repair cost: $329.00 ‐ 9th /10th Gen (64GB)
Replace stolen or damaged beyond repair cost: $349.00 ‐ iPad 11th Gen (128GB)

📱Student iPad Distribution

Student iPad Distribution

Incoming Student iPad Distribution
Incoming Freshman students who are fully registered can pick up their iPads by making an appointment with the Technology Department. Appointments can be made by clicking this iPad Pickup Appointment link.

Distribution Location: Please check-in at the HEHS main entrance (Door 1)

Available pick-up times: Mondays - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Additional iPad Pick Up Information
During the regular school year (August - May), new students can pick up their district-issued iPads at the HEHS Technology Help Desk in the Media Center. Note that iPads may not be available for pickup immediately after all registration materials are submitted to Hoffman Estates High School. Please allow 1-2 business days for student accounts to be created and iPad setup to be completed.

During Summer School, new students - including incoming freshmen - who have not picked up their iPads will receive them during their first day of Summer School in their classrooms.

• Additionally, it is highly recommend for all students to purchase the iPad protection plan for $25 through myschoolbucks.com.

iPad Protection Plan

Parents are strongly encouraged to purchase the iPad Protection Plan to help defray your costs associated with your student's device repair or replacement, should damage to the iPad occur. More information about the iPad Protection Plan is available by clicking on this link.

📱Graduating Seniors iPad Backup Procedures

Graduating Seniors iPad Backup Procedures

iPad Purchase Option
For graduating seniors, we highly recommend purchasing your iPad. Seniors are notified during second semester of their final year about how to purchase their devices. When available, purchases can be made through MySchoolBucks. For seniors that purchase their iPads, an email will be sent explaining the steps to follow in order to remove the school rights and make the iPad their own. For seniors who purchased iPads, their devices will be converted to personal devices after finals conclude on the last day of second semester.

For students who have not purchased their iPads, iPads must be returned on the day of graduation rehearsal. On this day, staff members will be available to collect devices as part of the graduation rehearsal process. Any graduating seniors who need their iPads for finals or summer school should not turn in their devices. Instead, devices can be turned in to the Technology department once all class requirements are completed.

Backup Instructions for Graduating Students
Whether you purchase you iPad or turn it in at the end of your senior year, the contents of the iPad will be completely removed after your school commitment is completed. You will want to start cleaning up your Google Drive, Google Email, and iPad. If you purchased your iPad, your iPad will be erased on the last day of the regular school year following finals - usually after noon (unless you have not fully graduated or completed your coursework). If you did purchase your iPad, you will have control of it once it is erased. For all students, your H-drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Schoology and Google Email will be unavailable starting August 30 of your graduation year and deleted one month later on September 30.

Here are our suggestions for backing up and saving your data.

Consider getting a jump drive of at least 15 gigs. This will give you somewhere to put all your information.
Consider getting a personal google account. This will give you another place for some of your current data, and help you to continue working as usual.
Get a personal Apple ID (if you don’t already have one) if you are purchasing your iPad. If you restore from backup, you will still have restrictions, so you should NOT restore from backup.
Back up your iPad before the last day of the school year. Once the iPad is erased, you cannot recover the information.
Take time to do this process. Here is a suggested timeline.
1. Day One: Backup your Email, H-drive, and iPad to your Google Drive
2. Day Two: Create an Archive of your Google Drive
3. Day Three: Download your Archive to a jump drive or your personal computer or to your new personal Google Drive. (For every 2 Gigs of data you have, the process could take 20 minutes – 2 hours depending on internet connection)

Again, once the deadline hits, your files, photos, videos and other data will not be available.

Backing up your iPad to Google Drive
DO NOT plan to restore your iPad!
It will cause all the restrictions be put back in place! You must set up the iPad as “new” and then download pictures or data you want from Google or apps.

Backing up Photos and Videos to Google Drive
1. Go to your Google Drive App.
2. Click the + in the lower right.
3. Click “Upload”
4. Click “Photos or Videos”.
5. Select the photos and videos to be uploaded.
6. Click “Upload”.
Backing up Notability to Google Drive
1. Go to Notability.
2. Click the Settings button (the circle at the bottom).
3. Click Auto-Backup.
4. Click Google Drive.
5. Choose the Destination and Format
6. Select all the Notebooks to be backed up.
Check other programs to see the best way to back them up to Google Drive

Archiving your Google Drive to a Computer or Jump Drive or Transferring it to Another Account

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/BS2YwTGbJ6s
Direct Link to Control Your Content: takeout.google.com
Download FAQ: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?hl=en

Simplified Instructions:

From a Computer (You CAN use the iPad to get the archive created - but you will need a computer to download the archive). Be sure you are logged into your District Google Account
Go to your Google Account : Control your content
1. You can do that by either going to the link takeout.google.com or going there through your account options.
2. Then decide if you just want to download your content as an archive or transfer it to a different account.

Archiving your data

Select the data to include in the archive (by default all are selected)
1. To select or de-select move the sliders next to the services - A Check means it will be included in the archive.
2. Be sure to select Drive at the minimum (by default Google Takeout archives Drive files in Microsoft Office file types)
3. If you click/tap on the "more info" next to the check box you can see other options available
Scroll to the bottom and click/tap “NEXT STEP"
Under Delivery Method be sure “Send Download Link via email” is chosen
Click “Export Once”
Click/Tap "Create Export” - This will start the Archive Process
You will receive an email on your District email once the archive has been created
From a computer open your District 211 email
1. Go to Google.com - Click “Sign in” in the upper right corner
2. Sign in with your Google Username and Password (contact HEHS Technology if you need assistance with this information)
3. Click mail
4. Open the Archive Email and click on the link to be able to download and save your archive to a location you want (computer, USB, etc.)

The download will be in a .zip file. All of the files from the services you chose to archive will be in the .zip file. To open:

on a Mac, simply double click the .zip file and it will expand into a folder containing all of the files.
on a PC, double click the .zip file and chose expand in the upper left corner of the Window.

Transferring your data

On your school account, go to https://myaccount.google.com/privacy#takeout and “Transfer your content”.
Enter the email address of the Google Account where you want to copy your content.
Select Get code.
On your Google Account, check your school email for a confirmation email from Google. In the email, select Get confirmation code. A new tab will open with a code.
On your school account, go back to the "Transfer your content" page. Enter the code, then choose Verify.
Choose the content you'd like to copy, then select Start transfer.

Creating a New Google Account

To create a Google account:

Go to www.google.com.
Click Create an account.
The Sign-up form will appear.
Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, click the check box, then click Next Step.
The Create your Profile page will appear.
Your account will be created, and the Google welcome page will appear.

As always, if you have any questions, please email the Technology Help Desk for help at HEHShelpdesk@d211.org.