ST. MARY AND ALL ANGELS
ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK AND INTERNET
A fully executed Acceptable
Use Agreement for Network and Internet must be on file for all students
and staff prior to accessing the Internet.
St. Mary and All Angels supports and respects each family’s right to
authorize or decline Internet access for their student.
St. Mary and All Angeles (“St Mary’s”) offers state of
the art technology and access to the Internet to students and staff. We strongly believe in the educational value
of these services and utilize them to support our curriculum and student
learning. Access to this vast resource
of information is an opportunity requiring responsible use by each individual. As such, every St. Mary’s user should act in
an ethical and legal manner consistent with our school philosophies, goals and
objectives and should conform to educationally appropriate use and network
etiquette that includes being polite, using appropriate language and respecting
the privacy of others.
Users of St. Mary’s network
services should remember that the level of confidentiality on St. Mary’s
computers might not be the same as that expected when using their own equipment
or Internet services. Electronic
communications, files and other Internet records may be examined for
educational and administrative purposes and to verify that acceptable-use
guidelines are being followed.
St. Mary’s has taken reasonable
steps to ensure that network use is primarily for activities that support
school goals and objectives. The school
has installed software that filters access to many objectionable sites. However, it is possible for all users of the
Internet to access information that is intended for adults. Computer security cannot be made perfect,
and it is likely that a determined user can make use of computer resources for
inappropriate purposes. St. Mary’s
believes that the benefits of Internet access in the form of information
resources and opportunities for collaboration far exceed any
disadvantages. Use of the school
network or the Internet is a privilege that may be revoked at any time for
inappropriate conduct.
USER RESPONSIBILITY:
As a user of St. Mary’s network
and Internet connection, I agree to:
·
Use my network access in an acceptable manner, and follow
all school rules and regulations regarding network use, including being polite,
using appropriate language and respecting others’ privacy.
·
Use electronic resources and communications for educational
purposes only.
·
Use on-line time and other network resources efficiently.
·
Report any known or suspected misuse of the network to a
person in authority.
·
Assist in keeping the St. Mary’s network free from virus
attack by refraining from opening attachments from unknown sources and being
alert to virus warnings.
INAPPROPRIATE ON-LINE
CONDUCT includes, but is not limited to:
·
Using the network for illegal activities, including
unauthorized installation, use, storage, or distribution of copyrighted
software or materials in violation of copyright laws.
·
Accessing, posting, submitting, publishing or displaying
harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or
sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of
others based on their race/ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs. [California Penal Code Section 313(a)]
·
Using the network for private business or commercial
enterprise.
·
Using the network for political activities, with the
exception of school-sanctioned activities.
·
Unauthorized use of another individual’s name and/or
password.
·
Allowing another user access to your account.
·
Distribution of chain letters.
·
Sharing electronic account passwords, leaving passwords
available in obvious locations, or leaving “signed on” computers unattended.
·
Disclosing, using or disseminating personal identification
information about oneself or others when using electronic communication. Students are cautioned not to disclose such
information by any means to individuals located through the Internet without
the permission of their parents/guardians.
Examples of personal information include student’s name, address,
telephone number, and social security number.
·
Reading other users’ electronic mail or files.
·
Attempting to interfere with other users’ ability to send or
receive electronic mail, or deleting, copying, modifying or forging other
users’ mail.
·
Sending or exchanging messages that are inconsistent with
St. Mary’s philosophies or policies.
·
Distributing electronic media in a manner that is likely to
cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to
access and use the system (e.g. downloading huge files during peak use time,
sending mass electronic messages, downloading audio or video files not directly
related to educational purposes, excessive chat or instant messaging.)
·
Intentionally uploading, downloading or creating computer
viruses.
·
Attempting to vandalize, harm, tamper with or destroy school
equipment, data or materials.
Students who violate the Acceptable
Use Agreement for Network and Internet or in any way misuse electronic
resources, or violate state or federal laws may be subject to disciplinary
action up to and including expulsion, loss or access privileges and/or legal
action in accordance with state and federal laws.
Similarly, staff who violate the Acceptable
Use Agreement for Network and Internet or in any way misuse electronic
resources, or violate state or federal laws may be subject to disciplinary
action up to and including termination, loss or access privileges and/or legal
action in accordance with state and federal laws.
STUDENT
AND STAFF USERS:
I have read the entire
agreement and understand and agree to abide by the provisions and conditions of
this contract as well as with any and all St. Mary’s rules and regulations,
which may relate to usage of St. Mary’s computers and equipment, including use
of the Internet. I also understand that
my use of the Internet and electronic communications through school computers
and equipment is strictly limited to educational purposes, that I am not
guaranteed any rights to privacy with respect to electronic communications or
Internet records, and that from time to time school administration may review
such electronic communications or Internet records for general security
purposes and in order to ensure my compliance with this agreement.
_____________________________ __________________________________ ___________
Student Name (Printed) Student Signature Date
PARENT/GUARDIAN
OF STUDENT USER:
I have read the entire
agreement and I hereby give my child permission to use the St. Mary’s network
and Internet gateway, and I agree on my own behalf and on behalf of my child to
all terms and conditions set forth in this document.
St. Mary’s makes no
warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that the functions or the
services provided by or through the school Internet connection will be
error-free or without defect. The
school will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including but
not limited to, loss of data, interruptions of service, or exposure to
inappropriate material or people. The
school is not responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized
use of the system. Users or parents of
users will indemnify and hold St. Mary’s harmless from any losses sustained as
a result of misuse of the system by the user.
_____________________________ __________________________________ ___________
Parent/Guardian Name
(Printed) Parent/Guardian Signature Date