iPAD Purchase Information
It is mandatory for each student enrolled at SCHS to purchase an iPad. The price for iPads begins at $249 for refurbished models on Apples website. These prices are subject to change and our recommendations are below. There is campus wide WiFi so there is no need to purchase an iPad with 3G/4G though you are welcome to if you like. Any iPad can be used, but no other form of e-reader or tablet will be allowed.
Digital texts will be available with prices averaging $20. The typical student will spend roughly $120 per year on digital texts. Digital Textbooks will be primarily available through the iBooks store. In a few circumstances purchases will need to be made through the school if a vendor does not have their text available on the iBooks store. This is most likely to occur in AP courses.
It is essential that all students have iPads and books with them on the first day of the school year. Our book list will be published well in advance of the beginning of the school year.
Below you will find our device requirements and recommendations:
The primary difference between the iPad and iPad Mini is the screen size. An iPad mini is roughly 2 inches smaller (diagonal). The choice between one and the other simply boils down to your preferred screen size.
There is also the choice of retina or non-retina displays. A retina display has 4x the pixels and as such text and images appear sharper.
The iPad Mini with retina display and the iPad Air are the most current iPad models and include the fastest and newest processor. This should not make a difference when it comes to books, but may make a difference for non-academic applications such as games.
While the minimum requirement is a 16GB device it is STRONGLY recommended that you purchase an iPad with more storage. 16GB does cover needs for textbooks, but it is likely that there will not be enough space on the device for any additional applications or documents.
Santa Clara Minimum Device Requirements:
16GB iPad Air 10” with retina display (retail $499) or
16GB iPad 10” with retina display (previous model) (retail $399) or
16GB iPad Mini 8” with retina display (retail $399) or
16GB iPad Mini 8” (retail $299)
Santa Clara Recommended iPad:
32GB iPad Air 10” with retina display (retail $599) or
32GB iPad Mini 8” with retina display (retail $499)
Current Discounted/Refurbished Options:
Refurbished 16GB iPad Mini 8” ($249)
Refurbished 32GB iPad Mini 8” ($339)
Refurbished 64GB iPad Mini 8” ($419)
Refurbished 64GB iPad 10”with Retina ($499)
At Santa Clara High School it is our goal that students will gather the knowledge, skills, and wisdom that will help them to find success in their lives. We are a school clearly designed to prepare our students to not only gain access to college and the workforce but rather to be the best and brightest amongst their peers in their chosen field.
To achieve this goal we have set forth a set of guiding principles that are called the Expected School-wide Learning Results. Upon graduation our students will be socially responsible, academically sound, independent thinkers, who are nourished spiritually and are technologically proficient.
In an attempt to stay ahead of these goals and provide students with the absolute best academic experience we are moving forward with a new textbook and digital learning policy on campus. Our students will use the best tools available to increase their academic prowess and to solidify their technological proficiency.
Students will own the device for use personally and in other academic and professional environments including college and their career. Students will learn to work at the cutting edge of technology increasing their proficiency.
There will be many safeguards in place to prevent, to the extent possible, non-academic use of their device while in school.
It is mandatory for each student enrolled at SCHS to purchase an iPad. The price for iPads begins at $249 for refurbished models on Apples website. These prices are subject to change and our recommendations are below. There is campus wide WiFi so there is no need to purchase an iPad with 3G/4G though you are welcome to if you like. Any iPad can be used, but no other form of e-reader or tablet will be allowed.
Digital texts will be available with prices averaging $20. The typical student will spend roughly $120 per year on digital texts. Digital Textbooks will be primarily available through the iBooks store. In a few circumstances purchases will need to be made through the school if a vendor does not have their text available on the iBooks store. This is most likely to occur in AP courses.
It is essential that all students have iPads and books with them on the first day of the school year. Our book list will be published well in advance of the beginning of the school year.
Below you will find our device requirements and recommendations:
The primary difference between the iPad and iPad Mini is the screen size. An iPad mini is roughly 2 inches smaller (diagonal). The choice between one and the other simply boils down to your preferred screen size.
There is also the choice of retina or non-retina displays. A retina display has 4x the pixels and as such text and images appear sharper.
The iPad Mini with retina display and the iPad Air are the most current iPad models and include the fastest and newest processor. This should not make a difference when it comes to books, but may make a difference for non-academic applications such as games.
While the minimum requirement is a 16GB device it is STRONGLY recommended that you purchase an iPad with more storage. 16GB does cover needs for textbooks, but it is likely that there will not be enough space on the device for any additional applications or documents.
Santa Clara Minimum Device Requirements:
16GB iPad Air 10” with retina display (retail $499) or
16GB iPad 10” with retina display (previous model) (retail $399) or
16GB iPad Mini 8” with retina display (retail $399) or
16GB iPad Mini 8” (retail $299)
Santa Clara Recommended iPad:
32GB iPad Air 10” with retina display (retail $599) or
32GB iPad Mini 8” with retina display (retail $499)
Current Discounted/Refurbished Options:
Refurbished 16GB iPad Mini 8” ($249)
Refurbished 32GB iPad Mini 8” ($339)
Refurbished 64GB iPad Mini 8” ($419)
Refurbished 64GB iPad 10”with Retina ($499)
At Santa Clara High School it is our goal that students will gather the knowledge, skills, and wisdom that will help them to find success in their lives. We are a school clearly designed to prepare our students to not only gain access to college and the workforce but rather to be the best and brightest amongst their peers in their chosen field.
To achieve this goal we have set forth a set of guiding principles that are called the Expected School-wide Learning Results. Upon graduation our students will be socially responsible, academically sound, independent thinkers, who are nourished spiritually and are technologically proficient.
In an attempt to stay ahead of these goals and provide students with the absolute best academic experience we are moving forward with a new textbook and digital learning policy on campus. Our students will use the best tools available to increase their academic prowess and to solidify their technological proficiency.
Students will own the device for use personally and in other academic and professional environments including college and their career. Students will learn to work at the cutting edge of technology increasing their proficiency.
There will be many safeguards in place to prevent, to the extent possible, non-academic use of their device while in school.
