The new 9th grade iPads are the 10th generation, which means they have no home button. While I realize this is old news for some, for others it is a very different way of working.
Here are some articles you can scan for more information and graphics:
- How to Navigate Your iPad Pro and iPad Air Without a Home Button | PCMag
- https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-navigate-your-ipad-no-home-button
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102354
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOH3pGaQDrc
- The iPad User Guide describes how to turn your iPad on and off. Here is direct link to the appropriate section of the Guide:
- The User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:
- The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction – and leads you to the User Guide. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:
- Apple also has a huge YouTube Channel – containing videos and feature guidance: