Technology Program for Grades K-8.
Our Mission in a Digital World
At Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, we are called to form students not only in knowledge but in character—helping each child grow intellectually, emotionally, morally, and spiritually. In our modern digital world, this formation requires special care and courage. While technology has the power to support learning and creativity, it also presents significant risks to the well-being of young people.
Interactive Online Platforms Policy
In today's toxic digital landscape, interactions—regardless of context—both indirectly and directly affect the healthy development of children. All interactive online platforms that allow students to engage with others, generate content, or receive feedback—whether in real time or asynchronously—pose challenges that minors lack the mental capacity to navigate in a healthy way. Furthermore, current research confirms that children do not possess the maturity or discernment needed to recognize or appropriately respond to harmful online content
Therefore, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School prohibits the creation and use of accounts on any interactive online platform that allows communication, engagement reward or motivation feedback loops for all enrolled students. Children are not equipped to navigate the risks these platforms pose, including addiction, harmful content, and social pressure. Rooted in our Catholic mission, this policy fosters virtue, authentic relationships, and spiritual growth by removing digital distractions that conflict with our values. It is a formative measure intended to support students' dignity, integrity, and overall well-being.
iPads in the Classroom: Tools for Learning, Not Distraction
Our iPad BYO program for grades 3–8 and K-2 classroom use is designed to support student learning in a focused, responsible, and faith-centered way. All iPads are enrolled in a Jamf device management and configured to allow access only to teacher-approved educational tools. These devices are not used for social networking, games, or entertainment, and are fully compliant with our Interactive Online Platforms Policy. Our goal is to help students harness technology for meaningful learning while protecting them from the distractions and dangers of the digital world.
Artificial Intelligence
At Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, the integration of technology—including artificial intelligence—is guided by our mission to form students in virtue, responsibility, and critical discernment. AI tools are not embraced for their novelty, but for their potential to support learning when used wisely and ethically. However, AI is never a substitute for human formation. At the heart of our Educational Project and mission lies a truth that is as powerful as it is simple: who our students become matters just as much as what they know. Academic excellence will open doors—but character is what will carry them through those doors.
AI may enhance learning by offering personalized feedback, study aids, and practice opportunities, but it cannot replace the role of the teacher as a model of character, a mentor in virtue, and a guide in moral decision-making. Our educators remain the primary influence in helping students grow in responsibility, integrity, and self-discipline.
Within our character formation framework, we emphasize the importance of using AI responsibly. Students are taught that using AI to assist their work requires ownership, not outsourcing. They must understand what they are learning—not just produce correct answers. Students are expected to cite when AI has been used in their assignments and avoid using AI to complete tasks dishonestly. Resisting the temptation to rely on AI shortcuts fosters perseverance and deeper learning.
As highlighted in the Character-Centered Development Framework:
“Character is the human advantage—what no machine can replicate, no platform can program, and no algorithm can replace.”
Because of this, Saint Jeanne's focuses on teaching virtues that AI cannot instill: compassion, sacrifice, respect, responsibility and sacrifice. Students are challenged to reflect on their choices and grow in their ability to think critically and ethically—skills far more valuable than mere content knowledge.
The school’s Title II-A funded professional development plan equips teachers to build emotionally safe classrooms where students feel supported in learning through effort, not shortcuts. Teachers are trained to foster intrinsic motivation, so students take pride in learning rather than merely submitting answers. In these environments, ethical discernment becomes a daily practice, where students can ask, “Is this the right way to use this tool?”—not just “Can I?”
The school ensures responsible technology use through ongoing supervision and accountability. Teachers use Mobile Device Management (MDM) and direct observation to monitor student activity during lessons. Digital reflection tools and behavior logs track not only misconduct but positive choices—including appropriate AI use. When misuse occurs, character-based intervention plans are put in place, guiding students to reflect and realign their behavior with core values like respect, integrity, and sacrifice.
Federal Compliance
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
In accordance with CIPA, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School provides students with instruction on safe and appropriate online behavior, including digital citizenship, interactions on social media platforms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
The school does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. Consent is obtained for the use of all online tools and services that collect student data.
California State Compliance
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
In compliance with California privacy laws, students and their parents or guardians have the right to know what personal information is collected, how it is used, and to request access or deletion of such data. Requests may be submitted to the school administration.
Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA)
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School only contracts with online educational service providers that comply with SOPIPA. Student data is not used for targeted advertising, profiling, or unauthorized sharing.
Shared Responsibility
Here are some resources for our parents on Internet safety:
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