The iOS and Apps
What is the required operating system for the iPad?
Students will receive an iPad with the most current operating system (iOS) already installed. Future iOS updates will be managed by the student or the Tech Department.
Are there apps for the iPad that will be supplied by the school?
Yes. Hackley School will supply some apps that are used across curricular areas. These will be centrally managed by the technology department and delivered wirelessly to each iPad. Before leaving the distribution session, each student will receive a list of free apps that they will need to self-install at home. In other cases, apps required by individual teachers, courses, and programs will be purchased by family and installed by the student, with support from the Tech Department if needed.
Which apps will be purchased and distributed by the school?
Apps supplied by the school
Notetaking app
-Notability
Flash Browsers
-Puffin
eMail app
-Gmail
Latin apps (for Latin students only)
-Latin Builder
-Genetive Thwack
-SPQR Latin Dictionary
eReader
-iBooks (included with purchase of new iPad)
-Bookshelf by VitalSource
Mobile device management
-Meraki app
Apps to be installed by the student at home
Mutimedia apps
-Photos (included with purchase of new iPad)
–iLife Suite (included with purchase of new iPad)
-iMovie
-GarageBand
iWork Suite (included with purchase of new iPad)
-Pages
-Keynote
-Numbers
Google Apps
-Google Drive
-Google Docs
-Google Sheets
-Google Slides
-Google Classroom
-Google Search
-Google Chrome
Science app
-SPARKvue HD
Math apps
-Quick Graph
-GeoGebra
-Sketchpad Explorer
-Desmos Graphing Calculator by Desmos
Latin apps (for Latin students only)
-Streetmuseum™: Londinium
Health apps
-LucidChart
Performing Arts apps
-Better Ears Beginner – Music and Ear Training
eText Reader and Library apps
-Kindle app
-Destiny Quest
-Overdrive Media Console app
-Gale – Access My Library (School version)
Presentation/collaboration apps
-Nearpod
-Showbie
-Socrative – Student Clicker
Self Study app
-Quizlet
Other useful apps that can be purchased by parents (optional)
Flash Browsers
-Rover (free)
Notetaking apps
-Evernote (free)
-Microsoft OneNote (free but requires Microsoft account)
Presentation/collaboration apps
-Explain Everything ($2.99)
