[Refer to Policies and Procedures 2000 text, Policy Number
T703.1]
Purpose and Goals
Computers are a valuable tool for education and one of this
school’s purposes is to encourage the proper use of computer related
technology, including the Internet. Students and all users of computer
technology have a responsibility to use these tools properly and in accordance
with the policy set forth below:
…to provide a variety of electronic tools to help students and
teachers develop the ability to evaluate and synthesize information from a
variety of sources and enable them to work effectively with various
computer/communications technology
…to encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills,
which will be needed in this increasing elect
ronic and global society.
Responsibilities of User
With the right of access comes the responsibility to use the
source both correctly and wisely. Access to the Internet may mean that some
material found will not meet guidelines set in our Acceptable Use Policy.
Monitoring and controlling all such materials is impossible. The School will
make every effort to discourage the appearance of such material; however, the
opportunities and information made available by the Internet make it necessary
to provide access in order that our students can take advantage of the many
resources on the information superhighway.
General Requirements for Use of the Internet
All users are required to take simple Internet training from
the computer coordinator or his/her designee.
All users and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign a student
access contract governing use of computer resources, which is provided by the
School and set forth below.
Only students issued passes or permission and have completed
training may use the School’s computers to access the Internet.
Use of stations is limited to those who have a clear need for
research, with a teacher assignment to back it up. Use will be limited, if
necessary.
Transferring copyrighted material to or from the School without
express permission of the owner may be a violation of federal law. The user
must insure that this does not incur.
Use of electronic mail and other Internet facilities to harass,
offend, or annoy other users is forbidden.
E-mail accounts through the School may be restricted and/or
monitored.
Any attempt to circumvent system security, guess passwords, or
in any way gain access to secured resources is forbidden.
Use of the Internet for commercial gain or profit is not
allowed from an educational site.
Users will not move, repair, reconfigure, modify or attach
external devices, or load software on the system without the express, prior
written consent of the School.
The system operator has the right to monitor all computer
activity without prior notice to the user.
The School may impose additional rules and restrictions at any
time.
Discipline
Violations of these rules will be handled by the computer
education coordinator and the School administration. Damage to the school
system or use of media to harass student, teacher or community will result in
suspension and limitation of or non-access to the network and equipment.
Harassment or publication of minor children’s names or pictures on the
Internet may result in civil action by the school or family of the victim.
Student Rules
For reasons of personal safety, students must never post or
transmit personal information about themselves or other people. This includes
name, address, telephone/fax number, school address, social security number,
etc.
Students must not access material that is profane or obscene
(e.g., pornography) or that advocates illegal acts, violence, harassment or
discrimination toward other people.
Students must not plagiarize works they find on the Internet.
Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of another and presenting them as
if they were one’s own.
Students must not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude or
threatening language. Nor will they, through means of the Internet, harass or
annoy other users.
Students must not knowingly or recklessly post or transmit
information about persons or organizations that is false or private.
Students must not make deliberate attempts to disrupt computer
systems or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by other means.
These actions are illegal.
The illegal downloading of copyrighted software or other
written works for use on home or School computers is prohibited.
Violations of any of these rules may result in any or all of
the following, the discretion of the School:
Loss of Internet access and or computer use privileges
Disciplinary and/or legal action by the School, law enforcement
or other involved parties
Student Access Contract
Use of the School’s computer resources requires that the
student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the following Student Access
Contract:
I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other
computer/telecommunication device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy,
etiquette and laws regarding the copying or use of information as prescribed
by either Federal, State or local laws, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia or the
School. I have read the School’s Acceptable Use Policy and discussed it with
my parent/guardian. I understand and agree that the School may monitor my use
of computer resources; including without limitation e-mail and Internet
activity and that my violation of School policy is grounds for punishment.
My signature below and that of my parent(s)/guardian(s) means
that I agree to follow the guidelines of this Acceptable Use Policy for
Internet access and computer use.
Student name (print):____________________________________
Student signature:________________________
Date:_______
Parents and Guardians: You must review the School
Acceptable Use Policy with your child(ren) and sign this Student Access
Contract.
I hereby release ______________ School, __________ parish and
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, its personnel and all other institutions with
which they may be affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any
nature arising from my child’s use of or inability to use the computer
resources of the School, including without limitation Internet access,
including but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use
of such resources to purchase products or services.
I have reviewed the Acceptable Use Policy with my Child. I will
instruct my child regarding compliance with the Policy as well as any
additional restrictions that I may impose.
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the
Acceptable Use Policy. I hereby give permission for my child to use the
School’s computer resources and Internet access. I understand that my child
has agreed not to access inappropriate material on the Internet. I also
understand and agree that the School may monitor my child’s use of computer
resources, including without limitation e-mail and Internet activity and that
violation of School policy is grounds for punishment.
Parent/Guardian name (print):_____________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ________________________________
Date:_______