📱 Parent Instructions: Setting Up an Apple ID & Securing Your Child’s iPad

Dear Parents/Guardians,

To help your child get the most out of their school iPad while keeping it safe and appropriate for learning, please follow the steps below to set up a Child Apple ID and secure the device. Please remove any restrictions the first three days of school so we can install school management and deploy network settings and apps to the device.

✅ Part 1: Set Up an Apple ID for Your Child (Under 13)

1. Open Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Tap your name at the top > Family Sharing > Add Member.
3. Tap Create Child Account.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts:
   • Enter your child’s name and birthday.
   • Approve the Parental Consent (you may need to verify your payment method for COPPA compliance).
   • Choose a child-specific Apple ID (e.g., jenny.smith12@icloud.com).
   • Set a strong password and security questions.
   • Enable Ask to Buy so you approve any app or purchase request.

📌 Note: This Apple ID will be linked to your Family Sharing group, giving you full control of purchases and settings.

🔐 Part 2: Secure the iPad with Parental Controls

Once the Apple ID is created, follow these steps to set parental restrictions on the iPad:

A. Turn on Screen Time

1. On your child’s iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2. Tap Turn On Screen Time.
3. Choose This is My Child’s iPad.
4. Set:
   • Downtime: Block access during specific hours (e.g., 9 PM to 7 AM).
   • App Limits: Set daily limits for games, social media, etc.
   • Content & Privacy Restrictions: Tap and toggle ON.

B. Set Content Restrictions

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions:

• iTunes & App Store Purchases: Don’t allow without permission.
• Allowed Apps: Disable apps like Safari, FaceTime, etc. (if needed).
• Content Restrictions:
  • Set age-appropriate ratings for Movies, TV, Apps, and Websites.
  • Web content: Choose Limit Adult Websites or Allowed Websites Only.

C. Use “Find My”

Ensure Find My iPad is turned on:

1. Go to Settings > Tap your child’s Apple ID > Find My.
2. Turn on Find My iPad and Send Last Location.

🛠️ iPad Managed by School

Please note: All iPads must have Intelligent Hub installed while at Pacific Point at all times.

• The school will install apps and manage settings using Workspace ONE.
• Some restrictions and monitoring will be automatically applied once the iPad is enrolled.
• You should not remove management profiles or reset the iPad without notifying the Helpdesk.
• If you get a new iPad, we will need to install the management profile on the new iPad.

🧠 Tips for Parents

• Review your child’s screen time weekly with them.
• Talk about safe and respectful use of technology.
• Keep the iPad in shared spaces during homework and charging time.

If you have any questions or need support with setup, please contact our school tech team at helpdesk@pacpoint.org or call (408) 847-2123

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe, structured learning environment for your child.

Sincerely,
Pacific Point IT Department

iPad Requirements

iPad Requirements

All 6th -12th-grade students will be required to have a student-owned iPad dedicated to school. The iPad you use for school will need to be capable of running the latest iOS. We require a minimum of 128GB of storage space, an Apple pencil or stylus, a keyboard, and an Otterbox-type case that will work with your iPad.

All iPads must have Intelligent Hub installed by our IT Department and the Device Management software must remain on the device while enrolled at Pacific Point.

If you have any questions, please contact our technology department at helpdesk@pacpoint.org