Technology

At Faith, Hope & Charity School, technology is used with purpose. We believe digital tools should enhance learning—not replace the meaningful teacher-student relationships, hands-on experiences, and faith-filled education that are at the heart of an FHC classroom.

 

Our approach prepares students to become confident, responsible users of technology while maintaining an appropriate balance between digital learning and traditional instruction.

 

A Balanced Approach

Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the curriculum when it supports learning objectives and enriches the classroom experience.

During the 2025–2026 school year, school leadership surveyed teachers regarding classroom technology use. The results showed:

• Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 spend less than 12% of the school week using devices on average.
• Students in Grades 6–8 have slightly higher technology use, but still spend well under 15% of the school week using devices.

The majority of each school day is spent engaged in teacher-led instruction, collaborative learning, discussion, writing, reading, hands-on activities, and faith formation.

 

Technology That Supports Student Learning

As a school within the Archdiocese of Chicago, FHC follows technology requirements established by the Office of Catholic Schools.

 

i-Ready Assessment & Personalized Instruction (Grades K–8)

Students use school-issued devices to participate in the required i-Ready program, which includes:

• Three progress monitoring assessments each year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) in Reading and Math.
• Approximately 80 minutes of personalized instruction each week through the i-Ready platform:
• 40 minutes in Reading
• 40 minutes in Math

 

5Essentials Survey (Grades 4–8)

Students in grades 4–8 also complete the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey, which provides valuable feedback about their educational experience and helps schools continually improve.

 

Student Safety & Privacy

Protecting students both online and offline is a top priority.

To support a safe digital learning environment, FHC:

• Partners with Go Technologies Group to manage and maintain the school's technology systems.
• Uses GoGuardian to manage and monitor Chromebooks for students in grades 4–8.
• Utilizes Beacon, which alerts school leadership if concerning online searches related to violence or self-harm occur.
• Uses Mosyle to allow teachers in Kindergarten through Grade 3 to manage iPads and limit student access to only approved educational applications.
• Provides technology consent information so families understand how student information is used within educational platforms, including Google for Education.

 

Our Commitment

Technology is one of many tools used to support learning at Faith, Hope & Charity School. We are committed to providing students with the skills they need for the future while preserving the personal attention, strong academics, Catholic values, and engaging classroom experiences that define an FHC education.