Set up your Eastern student iPad

Follow this guide to set up a new or replacement Eastern student iPad. Students and parents helping with setup should work through the sections in order.

Before you begin

  • Have the student’s Eastern email address and temporary password ready. Your temporary password is in your set up packet or given to you by the Technology Department.
  • If you have already changed your Eastern Google password, use your current password.
  • Have access to Wi-Fi and keep the iPad charged.

Already at the Home Screen? If initial setup is complete, start at section 6 for Mail and school Wi-Fi. If a new or replacement iPad shows the Welcome screen, start at section 1.

Parents helping with setup: use the student’s district accounts throughout these steps. Do not use any personal Google or Apple accounts or the iPad will need to be reset by the Technology Department.

1. Turn on the iPad and connect to Wi-Fi

  1. Press and hold the sleep/wake button for a few seconds to turn on the iPad.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom at the Welcome screen.
  3. Choose English, then United States.
  4. Tap Continue at the Appearance screen to use the recommended default.
  5. Tap Set Up without Another Device. Do not set up using a personal phone.
  6. Connect to Wi-Fi:
    • At home: join an available home Wi-Fi network.
    • At Eastern: select ECCRSD_Guest. Tap Continue to Internet, tap the blue checkmark, then tap Continue.

2. Set up as a new device and enroll

  1. Tap Don’t Transfer Anything to set up the iPad as a new device.
  2. On the Device Management screen, tap Enroll this iPad.
  3. Tap Next to sign in with the student’s ECCRSD Google account.

3. Sign in to the student’s Eastern Google account

  1. Enter the student’s full Eastern email address. If your personalized packet has been lost, your Eastern email address is your first name + last name + four-digit graduation year + @eccrsd.us, with no spaces.

    Example: Johnny Appleseed, graduating in 2029 -> johnnyappleseed2029@eccrsd.us

    If this address doesn't work, contact Technology for help confirming your account.

  2. Enter the appropriate password:
    • New account: enter the temporary password from your packet or the Technology Department. Tap Next, scroll down and tap I understand. Create a new password when prompted.
    • Existing account: enter your current Eastern Google password and follow any prompts shown.

When creating a new password: use at least 8 characters, including at least 1 capital letter, 1 number and 1 special character, such as ! @ # $ % ^ & +.

Keep your password somewhere safe and do not share it with others. Use the new password for later sign-ins, rather than the temporary password.

Checkpoint: make sure you know your current Google password before continuing. If you cannot sign in, get help before moving on.

4. Set up Touch ID and an iPad passcode

  1. Touch ID is optional. To set it up, tap Continue and follow the instructions. To skip it, tap Set Up Touch ID Later, then Don’t Use.
  2. Create an iPad passcode with 4 characters or more. This can be 4 digits.
  3. Enter the passcode again when prompted, then tap Next.

Remember the difference: your iPad passcode unlocks the device. Your Eastern Google password signs you in to school accounts.

5. Sign in to the district Managed Apple Account

The setup packet calls this your ECCRSD Managed Apple ID. Use the student’s Eastern email address, not a personal Apple account.

  1. Enter the student’s Eastern email address and tap Continue twice.
  2. When directed to Google, sign in with the student’s ECCRSD Google account and current password. If you created a new password in section 3, use that password.
  3. Scroll down and tap Continue.
  4. Review the terms and conditions, then tap Agree to continue.
  5. Tap Turn On Location Services.

Checkpoint: you should reach the iPad Home Screen before starting the next section.

6. Finish setting up district Mail

Use the student’s current Eastern Google password for both parts below.

Reconnect Mail in Settings

  1. Open Settings. Scroll down the left sidebar to Apps.
  2. Scroll down on the right side to Mail, then tap Accounts.
  3. Tap ECCRSD Google → Re-enter Password.
  4. Tap Continue when prompted.
  5. Enter the student’s Eastern email address if needed, then tap Next.
  6. Enter the current Google password, then tap Next.
  7. Tap Save Password. Scroll down and tap Allow.

Finish sign-in in the Mail app

  1. Open Mail and tap the Settings prompt.
  2. Tap Re-enter Password and sign in with the student’s ECCRSD Google account.
  3. Scroll down and tap Continue.
  4. Tap Select All, scroll down and tap Continue.

7. Join student Wi-Fi at Eastern

Do this section at school. If you are setting up at home, stay connected to home Wi-Fi and complete these steps when you return to Eastern.

  1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap ECCRSD_Student to join.
  3. Tap the blue information icon next to ECCRSD_Guest.
  4. Tap Forget This Network.

Checkpoint: make sure the iPad is connected to ECCRSD_Student.

8. Find school apps and check your setup

Shortly after setup, the Self Service app should appear on the Home Screen. Use it to install apps on your district-issued iPad. You should also see a HelpDesk shortcut for technology assistance.

Before you finish, check that:

  • You can reach the Home Screen and unlock the iPad with your passcode.
  • You have signed in with the student’s Eastern Google account and district Managed Apple Account.
  • You have completed both Mail sign-in steps.
  • At school, the iPad is connected to ECCRSD_Student.
  • You can find Self Service and HelpDesk.

Open the PowerSchool Student Portal

After setting the student’s Eastern Google password, open the PS Student shortcut on the iPad or visit https://eccrsd.powerschool.com/. Select Student Sign In and use the student’s district account.

The Student Portal provides access to schedules, bus information, grades, assignments and attendance. Select MY SCHEDULE for the daily bell schedule.

Parents: these steps access the student’s account. They do not create a separate parent portal account.

Need help?

iPad setup or school account issues: use the HelpDesk shortcut when available. If you cannot complete setup or reach HelpDesk, ask the school’s technology team for assistance. Include the section and screen you reached and the exact error. Do not send your password or passcode.

PowerSchool Student Portal: contact the Data Information Office at 856-784-4441 ext. 1201 or powerschool@eccrsd.us.