All classes have access to devices in the classroom, which are used to integrate and expand the curriculum. Grades TK-4 utilize school iPads while students in Grades 5-8 generally use Chromebooks and also iPads. Students in grade 6-8 use Chromebook and iPad computers for special projects, research and academic assignments. Each classroom (grades 1-8) is equipped with a projector that is connected to both Apple and Android technology and device capability.
St. Euphrasia is networked using a LAN server. On the Gradelink enrollment applications, an Acceptable Use Policy is shared which lists all L.A. Archdiocese Department of Catholic School and St. Euphrasia School policies. All members of the school community, including students and parents/guardians are expected to follow the policies set forth in the Acceptable Use Policy.
We also educate our students in computer and digital media ethics and moral responsibility as they use these tools. As part of this education, we have a User Agreement and Parent Permission form for students in Grades TK-8. Individuals and families may be held liable for violations:
- Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks
- Violating copyright laws
- Using another’s password
- Trespassing in another’s folder, work, or files
- Intentionally wasting limited resources
- Displaying offensive messages, obscene language
- Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones and other portable communication devices (iPhones, ipods, ipads, speaker devices MP3 players, netbooks, reading devices, etc.) may be brought to school with written parent permission. However, all devices must be turned off and stored in a backpack, unavailable for student use during the school day These devices cannot be visible or accessible. Communication devices may not be turned on during the regular school day for any reason, except in an emergency and with the express permission of the responsible adult in authority.
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to study hall, lunch breaks, recesses, class changes or any other scheduled/non-scheduled school activity that occurs during regular school hours. Students can use devices during their stay in the Knights Club after school program, with the permission of the Knights Club staff and only in the area designated for this. Students will not have unlimited use of electronic devices during the after-school programs. The use of these devices is at the sole discretion of the supervising adults.
**Note that students are not allowed to use any personal communication device to take pictures of any students or any school community member during the school day (or at any school activity) without the express verbal/written permission of a school faculty member or administrator.
If a student uses a communication device (or any of its functions) for any reason during a school activity without permission from a St. Euphrasia School staff member, the following measures will be taken:
- The device will be confiscated from the student by the supervising adult/teacher. The content on the device will be checked, and images will be deleted.
- The parent/guardian will be called and informed of the situation. The device will only be returned to the parent/guardian, and the student will receive a referral.
- Depending on the circumstances, the student may be denied the right to bring the device to school.
- Repeat violations of the policy will result in disciplinary measures appropriate to the incident, including suspension and expulsion.
- If a device is used for cheating, the student will be removed from the testing situation and their parent/guardian will be called. Disciplinary action steps will then be taken.
The school is not responsible for the lost, misplaced, stolen or broken communication devices, or for any unauthorized use of such devices. The school will not pay to replace devices that are lost, misplaced, stolen. The school is also not liable for any communication (device) charges.
