Student accused of invading school files

A high school senior has been charged with misdemeanor computer tampering for allegedly breaking into the school's electronic student records.

Eighteen-year-old Jonah Greenthal of Glencoe turned himself in to police Wednesday. He could face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted of hacking into New Trier Township High School's computer system.

Winnetka Police Deputy Chief Patrick Kreis says school staff contacted his office in February. They noticed a hacker working from a computer on school grounds.

Kreis says staffers walked around the school looking at students' computer screens and caught Greenthal looking at the information.

Some students and parents say Greenthal's suspension for three months was enough punishment.

A woman who answered the door at the Greenthals' home declined to comment.