| ***Students must have a signed permission form to access the Internet.
Internet access is available to St. Ann School. It is our belief the
Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to students, faculty and
Staff. The goal in providing this service is to provide educational
excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
Students, staff, and faculty will have access to the following:
1) World-wide electronic mail communications,
2) Information and news,
3) Public domain and shareware of all types,
4) Discussion groups on a plethora of topics ranging from diverse cultures to
the environment to music to politics,
5) Access to many university library catalogs.
With access to computers and people around the world also comes the
availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational
value in the context of the school setting. Steps to restrict access of
inappropriate materials have been taken. However, on a global network it is
impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover
inappropriate information.
Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government
agencies and regional and state networks. in addition, the smooth operation
of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must
adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that
users are aware of the responsibilities users are about to acquire. If a St.
Ann School user violates any of these provisions, his/her access will be
terminated and future access could possibly be denied.
Internet Terms and Conditions:
1)Acceptable Use:
The Purpose of Internet access is to support research and education in and
among academic institutions. School use must be in support of education and
research and consistent with educational objectives. Use of another
organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules
appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of
any U.s. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material protected
by trade secret. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also
prohibited. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable.
2)Privileges
The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use
will result in a cancellation of privileges. Students who receive access
will participate in discussion with the appropriate instructor pertaining to
the proper use of the network. The teacher will deem what is appropriate
use, and their decision is final. The school may revoke or suspend specific
user access.
3) Netiquette:
Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network
etiquette. These include, but are not limited to:
a) Be polite. Messages should not be abusive to others.
b) Use appropriate language. No swearing or other vulgarities.
c) Do not reveal personal addresses, or phone numbers, or those of fellow
students or other school personnel.
d) Illegal activities are strictly forbidden, i.e. the illegal copying or
installation of software, or violation of copyright laws.
e) Not that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.
f) Do not use the network in such a way that another user's work would be
disrupted or invaded.
4) St. Ann School and its personnel make no warranties of any kind for the
service it is providing. St. Ann School and its personnel will not be
responsible for any damages suffered. This includes the loss of data
resulting from delays, nondeliveries, or service interruptions. Use of any
information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. This is to
say that St. Ann School is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of
information obtained.
5) Security
Security on any computer system is a high priority. If a user feels he/she
can identify a security problem on the Internet, the user is to notify the
teacher. A security problem could mean that a user has gained access to data
in error. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access.
6) Vandalism: Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges.
7) All terms and conditions as stated in this document are applicable to St.
Ann School students, faculty, and staff.
8) Plagiarism
All laws that relate to plagiarism apply to the copying and usage of data
gained from Internet sites.
9) Communication over the Internet should not be considered private.
Professional supervision, system maintenance, and other interactions may
require review and inspection of directories and messages.
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