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Electronic devices other than Chromebooks are not permitted during class time, including cell phones, headphones, smart watches, and digital cameras. High school students place devices in classroom phone bags at the start of class. Devices may be used at lockers between classes and at lunch. Ear buds and headphones may not be worn in hallways. Consequences escalate from after-school detention through in-school suspension and parent retrieval of devices.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston provide technology as a privilege, not a right. Students, faculty, and staff must use hardware, software, and internet access responsibly. There is no expectation of privacy; the school reserves the right to monitor all electronic communications and devices to ensure compliance with diocesan and school policies.

Technology is provided solely for educational purposes. Social networking and gaming sites are prohibited except under teacher supervision for instructional use. All sources must be properly cited. Electronic communications with students must use school-sanctioned methods. Users must report damage or changes to school hardware or software immediately.

Students must use appropriate language online, respect copyright laws, protect passwords, and never share personal information. Plagiarism is prohibited. Students must follow school procedures for storing information, respect network security measures, and act in a responsible, moral manner when using technology.

Violations of technology policies may result in revocation of access to school technology, suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by administration. The school is not responsible for inappropriate use of technology by students.

Each student receives a school-approved Chromebook and charger. Devices remain school property until transfer of ownership is issued. Only school-approved Chromebooks are permitted in classrooms. Students must keep devices charged, secured, and may not lend or sell their Chromebook. Personal laptops and tablets may not connect to the school network.

Internet access must support education and research. Access is a privilege that may be revoked for inappropriate use. Unacceptable use includes sharing personal information, bypassing content filters, using hotspots, accessing non-school email, commercial use, harassment, downloading unauthorized software, and accessing inappropriate material.

Do not reveal personal addresses or phone numbers. Be polite in all online interactions. Log off when finished. Electronic communications between students and teachers must use school-sanctioned channels only — teacher web pages, school email, and school phone numbers.

Report security problems to a teacher or system administrator immediately. Do not demonstrate security issues to other users. Do not access another person's account or storage. Students accessing accounts remotely must comply with all acceptable use policies.

All behavioral standards apply on social media and public internet sites. Students represent the school at all times online. The school name and logo may not be used on unofficial social media pages. Teachers and staff may not be friends with students on personal social networking sites. Cyberbullying and sexting are serious offenses.

Students are responsible for assigned devices. Report damage, loss, or theft immediately. Devices must be carried appropriately and kept secured in lockers or classrooms when unattended. Avoid use in the cafeteria while food or drink is present. Repair costs may apply per the school's Chromebook financial policy.

Madonna High School (grades 7–12): Students in grades 7–11 must turn in Chromebooks for summer maintenance before break. Grade 12 seniors do not participate in summer maintenance — their devices are deprovisioned at graduation. Returning students (grades 7–11) must complete the Required Summer Chromebook Process before the new school year. Failure to comply may delay device assignment in August.

Before summer break, grades 7–11 turn in Chromebooks for structured inspection: power-on and login test, screen and keyboard condition, charging port and cable integrity, asset tag legibility, and case/charger completeness. Grade 12 seniors return devices at graduation for deprovision (retired from inventory, unassigned from student). Missing accessories or damage will be documented and parents notified of applicable fees per the Damage & Repair Accountability policy.