TECHNOLOGY
The widespread ownership of mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, iPads, Gameboys, Chromebooks and the like (from herein referred to as technology) among young people requires that school administrators, teachers, pupils and parents take steps to ensure that technology is used responsibly in schools. This acceptable use policy is designed to ensure that potential issues involving technology can be clearly identified and addressed, ensuring the benefits that technology provide (such as increased safety) can continue to be enjoyed by our students.
All students must obtain an iPad from the Technical Department. Students are required to use school-issued iPads for all classroom activities involving technology. Personal devices are not permitted during class time. iPads are to be used strictly for educational purposes as directed by the classroom curriculum/teacher. The guidelines for the use of a school iPad will be shared with the parent and student through the Technical Department. Students are allowed to use cellular phones during nutrition and lunch and before and after school for personal use. Cell phone use is discouraged during passing periods. Students are not allowed to use ear buds/headphones in school buildings unless they are used in a classroom for educational purposes.
Any misuse or disruption of the classroom routine will result in disciplinary action and the item may be confiscated. Items that are reported and/or confiscated for a first offense may be returned after the student has met with the Director of Character Formation and receives a detention referral. Items that are reported and/or confiscated for a second time may result in a Saturday Service and parents may be required to retrieve the item. A third offense may result in confiscation of the item until a parent conference can be held, and the student may be placed on probation with a loss of privileges. Students that are misusing their lap tops, smart phones, tablets, etc.… at school events like Evening school, mass, field trips, etc.… and are reported or have their items confiscated may not receive the item back until the following school day and may have to perform a Saturday Service.
TRANSLATORS
Students may use translators as a form of an educational tool to assist with class assignments, tests, quizzes and finals to translate terms into their native language. The use of cell phones, iPads, smart watches, and the like may not be used as a substitute for a translator. Students failing to bring their translators to class, does not excuse students from their assignment, test, etc.
The school reserves the right to search any item brought on campus; this includes lap tops, smart phones, tablets, etc.… All confiscated cell phones are subject to search by administration.
Repeated violations will be treated as defiance and turned over to the Director of Character Formation and may result in probation.
