Technology Violations
Only students who have signed and returned the Acceptable Use Policy will be allowed to use Holy Trinity (herein known as HTS) Communication Technologies.
Parents and students are responsible for any monetary expenses incurred by intentional or negligent damages to technology hardware or software by the students.
Communication technologies are used to support learning and to enhance instruction. It is the policy of HTS that all communication technologies used through HTS are to be used for teacher-directed educational purposes and in a responsible, efficient, ethical, legal and Christ-like manner.
The use of communication technologies is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in disciplinary action, including cancellation of these privileges. The administration, faculty, or staff may deny, revoke, or suspend Student accounts at any time.
In keeping with fair and equal treatment of all students, the following policies will be enforced, understanding that this is not an all-inclusive list. Situations not included in this list will be addressed at the time of infraction; consequences will be determined by the Administration and Technology Administrator as a team. These will then set precedent for similar infractions in the future. Should a student repeat an infraction, stiffer consequences will be issued.
Students will not be allowed to use any technology at school until a signed Acceptable Internet Policy and Grade 5-8 Google Agreement has been returned.
Scaling Consequences:
Each time limit below = no computer use school-wide, unless essential to complete task (ie testing) and then only with direct teacher supervision. Administration reserves the right to increase or decrease the level of severity of consequence based on individual circumstances.
- 1st offense – 3 school days
- 2nd offense – 5 school days
- 3rd offense – 4 school weeks
- 4th offense - remainder of school quarter
- 5th offense - reminder of school semester
- 6th offense - remainder of school year
Replacement Costs:
Damage to a device by a student may result in the following costs to the family through FACTS
- Screen replacement = $50
- Keyboard replacement = $30
- Device replacement = $250
Electronic Communication and Social Media
As the world of social media continues to evolve, the amount of office referrals for students who have made videos or posts that have impacted the school day has increased. Some of these videos have been created in school or during school events and some posts have been made at home, but all have had an impact on the school environment.
The following policy outlines possible consequences for the use or misuse of phones and technology on the Holy Trinity campus, during any school-related activities, or at home if the content impacts the school day at Holy Trinity. Administration reserves the right to increase or decrease the level of severity of consequence based on individual circumstances. Depending on the severity, local law enforcement will be notified.
Scaling Consequences:
Administration reserves the right to increase or decrease the level of severity of consequence based on individual circumstances. Consequences may include:
- Conversation with admin and parent contact; think it over form; silent lunch and recess
- Conversation with admin and parents & In-School Suspension - parents will be billed for a substitute teacher through FACTS (possible Out-of-School Suspension for 1 or more days).
- Disciplinary hearing - this includes several local principals in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas hearing from the student and his/her parents regarding the incident, then making a recommendation regarding appropriate consequences, which could potentially include suspension or expulsion from Holy Trinity Catholic School.
