Technology - Hardware and Software

SFDHS One-to-One Program

We continue to be excited about the SFDHS One-to-One Program utilizing iPad Technology.

The use of the iPads has and will continue to create a learning environment where students are challenged to use technology to expand their skills and knowledge. Placing the iPads in the hands of the students will extend the learning process well beyond the classroom. One of our main objectives is to provide our young people with the technological skills to be competitive in a global society and to help them become responsible digital citizens.

To that end, all new students to St. Francis DeSales High School will receive a 128GB Wi-Fi-only iPad. The iPad is the responsibility of the students and his or her family. Please know that each iPad will be managed by a mobile device management system administered by the technology team here at SFDHS.

Policies and Expectations

All technology access and hardware provided by St. Francis DeSales are for the specific activities of learning, instruction, research, and administration. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence at St. Francis DeSales by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication with the support and supervision of parents, teachers, and support staff. These technologies are limited and should be used wisely and carefully, with consideration for the needs of others. St. Francis DeSales reserves its right to eliminate the access to, and the services of the technology provided, when an individual deviates from the guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook and/or the Acceptable Use Policy found on this page.

SFDHS iPad Acceptable Use Policy

All technology access and hardware provided by St. Francis DeSales are for the specific activities of learning, instruction, research, and administration. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence at St. Francis DeSales by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication with the support and supervision of parents, teachers, and support staff. These technologies are limited and should be used wisely and carefully, with consideration for the needs of others. St. Francis DeSales reserves its right to eliminate the access to, and the services of the technology provided, when an individual deviates from the guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook and/or the Acceptable Use Policy found on this page.

SFDHS iPad Insurance

The iPads provided to students are an invaluable tool and one that must be protected and cared for on a daily basis. That care should cover both the internal and external hardware portions of the iPad as well as the software that is downloaded onto the iPad. 

To that cause SFDHS strongly recommends that if insurance is not provided for the iPad or has lapsed, it should be acquired by the family/guardian via a homeowners insurance party, a 3rd party vendor such as Safeware Insurance, or a families personal preference. Typically, this insurance will only cover the hardware aspect but it is something that is invaluable considering the amount of time the student spends with his/her iPad. 

SFDHS made the decision to purchase AppleCare + for all student iPads beginning with the class of 2023. AppleCare+ provides a robust coverage option and we feel it meshes well with our families needs should there be an issue with a students iPad.

Information pertaining to AppleCare+ and how it relates to the SFDHS provided iPad can be found below:

 SWIFTK12

St. Francis DeSales High School is continuing to utilize the SwiftK12 school notification system. This notification system is filled with features that will make it easier for us to announce time sensitive news, including school closures, bus route changes, etc. To guarantee the notification system is used efficiently, we will need to confirm your contact information is accurate and up-to-date at all times in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

SwiftK12 allows our school to send messages using phone, email and SMS text messaging. Phone calls will be sent with 614-267-7808 as the caller ID number. You may want to add this phone number to your address book to help you recognize incoming calls from the school easily. Text messages will be sent from “St. Francis DeSales High School.” Please note you will not be able to reply to text messages sent from the school.

Troubleshooting links specific to SwiftK12:

The “Log in, your session may have expired” screen generally appears when your browser does not have 3rd Party Cookies enabled. Once 3rd Party Cookies are enabled in your browser settings, you should be able to log in to Swiftk12 successfully. Please see below for some guidance on enabling 3rd Party Cookies for commonly used browsers:

• If you are using Google Chrome, click here for steps.

• If you are using Firefox, click here for steps.

• If you are using Safari, you will need to make sure the prevent cross site tracking box is unchecked in the browser settings. Click here for steps.

• If you are using Microsoft Edge, click here for the steps.

• If you are using Internet Explorer, click here for steps.

• It is also recommended that you clear the cookies and cache in your browser as well. Here is a link that will help.

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