Oh! The Places Technology Has Taken

Us!

Vision: Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are embraced, and learning is celebrated.

Mission: Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing school division, provides all students with an exemplary education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence.

Dr. Jared CottonSuperintendent

Janet CopenhaverDirector of Technology

Betsy MattoxSchool Board Member

VIRGINIA

NORTHCAROLINA

Henry County

7100 students10 elementary2 middle, 2 high schoolsRegional Alternative schoolRegional Governor’s schoolFully accredited by Virginia StandardsSchool Board of Education Award

RecipientApple Distinguished District

School Division At a Glance

Vision Henry County Public Schools where critical thinking is

expected, creativity is nurtured, technology and innovation are

embraced, and learning is celebrated.

Mission Henry County Public Schools, a high-performing

school division, provides all students with an exemplary education

in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline,

motivation, and excellence.  

High Quality InstructionHenry County Public Schools will produce globally competitive students.  

High Quality ProfessionalsHenry County Public Schools will be directed by 21st century professionals.  

Safe and Orderly SchoolsHenry County Public Schools’ students will be healthy, responsible, and engaged in positive relationships. 

Innovative and Cutting-Edge TechnologyHenry County Public Schools will encourage the application of technology to enhance instruction and promote innovation. 

Effective and Efficient Resource ManagementHenry County Public Schools will be governed and supported by 21st century systems. 

Family and Community EngagementHenry County Public Schools will engage families and the community to ensure open communication and opportunities for student success.   

Administrative

BoardDocsWeb SitePublic input to websiteBoard meeting videos on-linePaperless meetingsGoogle DocsSuperintendent's BlogVideoconference

Technology in our Cafeteria

Technology in Transportation

Technology in Health Services

Technology in Instruction

iPad 1:1 InitiativeInitial Pilot: Beyond Textbooks Pilot with VA

Department of Education40 iPads for two 4th grade classes with digital Social Studies textbook

We expanded to:

Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grades 4 and 5

Social Studies Digital Textbook for Grade 9

Deployment Challenges

SyncingProfessional Development

Parent TrainingAdding AppsNetwork Infrastructure

Current Status

4000 iPads

1:1-24/7 Grades three, four, and five with digital Social Studies, English, and Math textbooks loaded on iPad

Classroom sets in Grades K-2, 6-12 and all CTE classes

Our Students Speak!

Our Parents Speak!

Parent Survey

Surveys sent to parents-1658

Responses received back to school-1258

76% returned survey

Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeHave you used apps on your child’s iPad?

Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeHave you looked a textbook on your child’s

iPad?

Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeDid your child have a computer or iPad

before receiving one from school?

Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeIs your child more or less excited about having the

textbooks on iPad instead of printed textbooks?

Is your child more likely to complete homework and study when it is on the iPad?

Parent Survey for 1:1 Initiative

Parent Survey for 1:1 InitiativeDo you have Internet access in your home?

Parent ResponsesMy son takes care of the iPad and

recognizes how useful it is to him

We think having books on the iPad is great

Books bags are not as heavy

My son shows me how he does his work

Great improvement from traditional textbooks

Gets students more excited about learning

Good addition to study habits

Parent ResponsesThis technology is something all children are going

to have to use in the future-thankful my child has this opportunity

Find him studying more frequentlyLoves to do homework on his iPad has been

learning other languages such as Italian an Spanish on the iPad

Helps teach responsibilityMakes learning fun he is more motivated and has

done excellent things this year Made him more interested in his homework-we work together more

Less worksheetsChildren are more excited to have homework

Parent Responses/ Suggestions

There should be an option to buy the iPadShould have more things loaded on themShould expand to middle schoolMore reading programs loadedNeed to know when next meeting isShould have black history appDo not give homework that requires InternetDo not know how to find information to study

for the testParents should have training on how to view

textbooks

Parents Reponses/ChallengesConcern that children can go to inappropriate sitesToo many chances for distractionsHard to make sure they are all chargedDon’t like children taking tests on computersI know very little about computers or iPads, my son

will not tell us the truth when I ask himOld school is the best wayCharging the iPad over night is a real problem in

this householdRidiculous to have wireless access in HCPS because

of our economyTechnology has ruined old school-kids don’t know

spelling, planting gardens and how to exist without electronics-they will never make it without knowledge of old school too

Q & A