26-27 6th and 7th Grade School Owned iPad FAQ
2026- 2027 School Year
During the 2026-27 school year, 6th and 7th grade students will receive school-owned iPads to support their learning both in and out of the classroom.
During the 2026-27 school year, 8th grade students will continue using family-owned iPads. Please find more information about the 8th grade program here.
Why 1-to-1?
Pike students live in an increasingly interconnected and information-rich world. Our children will have to be skilled collaborators, able to combine multiple disciplines and incorporate new disciplines into their repertoire throughout their lives. They will need to demonstrate creativity and innovation, as well as critical thinking when solving problems and making decisions. Technology-rich classrooms tend to encourage collaboration, inclusion, participation, and exploration.
6th and 7th Grade iPad FAQs
- What is the iPad program?
- Why did pike choose the ipad?
- will pike provide the ipad?
- Is there tech support for my child's ipad?
- What iPad accessories will Pike provide?
- what apps will be installed on the iPad?
- will i need internet access at home?
- How will the School Owned iPad program be rolled out to Grades 6-9 in Future years?
- How will this effect the 5th grade iPad program?
- Will students take the iPads home during the summer?
What is the iPad program?
Why did pike choose the ipad?
will pike provide the ipad?
Is there tech support for my child's ipad?
What iPad accessories will Pike provide?
what apps will be installed on the iPad?
will i need internet access at home?
How will the School Owned iPad program be rolled out to Grades 6-9 in Future years?
How will this effect the 5th grade iPad program?
Will students take the iPads home during the summer?
Why the iPad?
- The iPad puts the learning directly in the hands of the students
- The iPad is easy to use
- Students will have access to the wealth of content on the internet
- The iPad supports many different learning styles
- The camera, video camera, and audio capabilities allow students to show what they have learned in a variety of ways