Photography

–supports tuition assistance and the school's operating expenses (e.g., wish list items identified by teachers and staff to enhance instruction or operations, enrichment activities such as Halloween Science Day, Go Texan Day, International Day, Earth Day, STREAM activities, assemblies, traveling theatre productions, etc.) –supports the school’s operating expenses (e.g., classroom, lab and curriculum resources, religion resources, counseling resources and programs, salaries and benefits, professional development, field trips, library resources, janitorial services, technology, etc.)

–supports the school’s operating expenses (e.g., auxiliary and elective programs, health services, fine arts, athletics, etc.)

Photography

–A Media & Communication Release Form is on file for each student in the office. STAOPCS is bound by legal and moral issues to uphold the privacy of those who request that photos of their family members are not released. – STAOPCS holds all rights for official publication of all media. This includes, but is not limited to press releases, social media, videos, class projects, any “for profit” item, etc.

– Taken directly from the Archdiocesan Social Media Policy: "All users are to safeguard the privacy interests of others. In particular, personally identifiable information (that is, name, phone number, address or email address), should not be disclosed without the prior consent of the person identified. Photographs of children are not posted without a signed Media Release Form.

– Parents and family who take pictures of students, events, and activities are encouraged to submit their best images to the school for possible inclusion in school yearbook, newsletter and social media. Pictures can be submitted to the Advancement Office via a thumb drive, or in the case of 5 or less photos, may be sent by email to advancement@staopcs.org. Pictures taken for personal use on campus and at school events are not the property of STAOPCS and are not allowed to bear the STAOPCS name and/or affiliation. Taking pictures or videos for personal use should not distract from the learning environment, program or activity in progress. – The taking of photographs must never distract from the prayerful dignity of the Liturgy. Photographers are requested to revere the holiness of the church. Respect must be made to the Tabernacle, the presence of Our Lord, and the “sacred space” that is intrinsic within the Catholic Faith. Personal photography and videography may be taken only from the photographer’s pew. Anyone distracting from the liturgical celebrations in any way may be asked to stop taking photos or videos.

❑ – Parish policy permits only two people conducting photography at Mass and, when needed, one person videoing. Official photographers will be assigned by the Advancement Office and may include a professional photographer. Official school photographers will be clearly identified at major events. Those wishing to serve as official school photographers should email the Advancement