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We believe that technology is a vital means to assist those who carry out the educational ministry of St. Joseph School. We are pleased to offer students of St. Joseph School access to our computer network, including access to the Internet. To gain access to the Internet, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission and must sign and return this form to Miss Cosgrove. Students 18 and over may sign their own forms. Access to the Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with Internet users throughout the world. Families should be warned that some material accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While our intent is to make the Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well. We believe the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources. To that end, St. Joseph School supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
St. Joseph School Internet Rules
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. Students may have E-mail access for curriculum - related activities and communication under their teacher's direct supervision using a classroom account.
The network is provided for students to conduct research and to communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required. Access is a privilege - not a right. Access entails responsibility. Individual users of St. Joseph School’s computer network are responsible for their actions. It is presumed that users will comply with school standards and will honor the agreements they have signed.
Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on any server or computer would be private. During school, teachers of younger students will guide them toward appropriate materials. Outside of school, families bear the same responsibility for such guidance as they exercise with information sources such as television, telephones, movies, radio, and other potentially offensive media.
Users have no privacy right to any data received or disseminated on the network and by utilizing these (St. Joseph School) systems they consent to (St. Joseph School's) right to audit all communications, files and documents. If a user acts inappropriately through the communications systems, St. Joseph School reserves the right to report such actions to any outside authorities and/or take appropriate internal disciplinary action.
The following are examples of inappropriate use and activity:
- Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
- Using violent, aggressive, or obscene language
- Harassing, insulting or attacking others
- Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks
- Hacking or other unlawful activities
- Violating copyright laws
- Downloading information and files not relevant to curriculum-related activities
- Accessing inappropriate web sites that have escaped internet filtering
- Attempting to or overriding Internet filtering systems
- Violating privacy issues by:
- posting personal contact information about you or other people
- using another's password
- trespassing in another's folder, work, or files
- Intentionally wasting limited resources
- Employing the network for commercial purposes
- Accessing personal E-mail accounts during school hours
- Using E-mail inappropriately to pass along chain E-mails or other communications not related to classroom activities
*The preceding list is not an all-inclusive list of inappropriate uses and activities. Violations WILL result in a loss of access as well as other applicable disciplinary or legal actions. Students shall be made aware of designated school personnel to inform when reporting inappropriate activity or use of the computer network or Internet. Proper school procedures will be followed for enforcement of policy and determining ramifications of infractions of this acceptance use policy.
User Agreement and Parent Permission Form
As a user of St. Joseph School computer network, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated rules, communicating over the network in a reliable fashion while honoring all relevant laws and restrictions.
Student Signature____________________________________
As a parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for my son/daughter to access networked computer services such as the Internet. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use, setting and conveying standards for my son/daughter to follow when selecting, sharing or exploring information and media.
Parent Signature______________________________ Date____________
THIS SIGNED COPY OF THE COMPUTER USE CONTRACT WILL REMAIN ON FILE IN THE COMPUTER LAB FOR EACH STUDENT!
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