INTERNET, ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING USAGE POLICY FOR STUDENTS
Student Agreement Parent Permission Letter
To gain access to e-mail and the Internet, all students must sign and return this form.
Access to e-mail and 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 material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. The intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed any disadvantages. But ultimately parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media information sources. The school supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
School Internet and E-mail Rules
Students are responsible for behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or school hallways.
The network is provided for students to conduct research and communication with others. Access to network services is given to student who agrees to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required for students under the age of 18. Access is a privilege – not a right and entails responsibility.
Individual users of the school computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communication over the networks. It is presumed that users will comply with school standards and will honor the agreement that they have signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the school is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network.
Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on school servers would always be private. There should be no expectations of privacy when using the school computers, computer network or computer system.
Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials.
As outlined in the school policy and procedures the following guidelines must be followed:
Computer Access
• The administration or teacher has the right to access information stored in any student file on any student screen, or student electronic mail.
• Hardware or software shall not be damaged, modified or abused.
• Intentionally altering the files, data or software on the school computers will be viewed as vandalism. • Loading software on any computer without authorization of the technology coordinator is forbidden.
• Making copies of licensed or copyrighted software is illegal and therefore prohibited.
• Using of or sharing another’s password is not allowed.
Internet Access
• Before accessing the Internet, each student will receive instruction in the proper use of the on-line tools.
• Students must notify teacher immediately of inappropriate material found.
• Use of Internet without the knowledge and permission of a teacher or administrator is prohibited.
• Students may not download programs.
• Use of the Internet without a clearly defined educational objective, understood by both student and teacher is not allowed.
• Students will use polite language; obscene languages, harassing, insulting, or attacking language will not be tolerated.
• Transmission or downloading materials in violation of copyright laws is prohibited.
Social Media
The same principles and guidelines found in this policy apply to students’ personal activities online. Ultimately you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects employees, students, or families of the parish or school may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the school and/or legal action.
The following are not permitted:
· Sending and displaying offensive messages or pictures.
· Damaging computer, computer system or computer networks
· Trespassing in another’s folders or files
· Intentionally wasting limited resources
· Students are not to reveal any personal information
Violation may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal actions.
Student Agreement Parent Permission Letter
To gain access to e-mail and the Internet, all students must sign and return this form.
Access to e-mail and 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 material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. The intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed any disadvantages. But ultimately parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media information sources. The school supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
School Internet and E-mail Rules
Students are responsible for behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or school hallways.
The network is provided for students to conduct research and communication with others. Access to network services is given to student who agrees to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required for students under the age of 18. Access is a privilege – not a right and entails responsibility.
Individual users of the school computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communication over the networks. It is presumed that users will comply with school standards and will honor the agreement that they have signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the school is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network.
Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on school servers would always be private. There should be no expectations of privacy when using the school computers, computer network or computer system.
Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials.
As outlined in the school policy and procedures the following guidelines must be followed:
Computer Access
• The administration or teacher has the right to access information stored in any student file on any student screen, or student electronic mail.
• Hardware or software shall not be damaged, modified or abused.
• Intentionally altering the files, data or software on the school computers will be viewed as vandalism. • Loading software on any computer without authorization of the technology coordinator is forbidden.
• Making copies of licensed or copyrighted software is illegal and therefore prohibited.
• Using of or sharing another’s password is not allowed.
Internet Access
• Before accessing the Internet, each student will receive instruction in the proper use of the on-line tools.
• Students must notify teacher immediately of inappropriate material found.
• Use of Internet without the knowledge and permission of a teacher or administrator is prohibited.
• Students may not download programs.
• Use of the Internet without a clearly defined educational objective, understood by both student and teacher is not allowed.
• Students will use polite language; obscene languages, harassing, insulting, or attacking language will not be tolerated.
• Transmission or downloading materials in violation of copyright laws is prohibited.
Social Media
The same principles and guidelines found in this policy apply to students’ personal activities online. Ultimately you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects employees, students, or families of the parish or school may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the school and/or legal action.
The following are not permitted:
· Sending and displaying offensive messages or pictures.
· Damaging computer, computer system or computer networks
· Trespassing in another’s folders or files
· Intentionally wasting limited resources
· Students are not to reveal any personal information
Violation may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal actions.
