ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The
following sample has been created by the Education Department and reviewed by
Diocesan attorneys for use in the Catholic schools on Long
Island; however, the Diocese of Rockville Centre does not maintain
a Diocesan wide acceptable use policy. The following policy should in no way be
construed as an official policy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, but shall
be the policy of any individual school which chooses to adopt it.
Student Use Policy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Lindenhurst, New York
Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School has an established computer network with access
to the Internet for it students. This network has been established for limited
educational purposes only. By agreeing to this policy the student and the parents
and/or guardians of the students fully agree to the following:
There
is NO RIGHT TO PRIVACY when using the school's computer resources.
Administration, faculty, and other authorized persons will have the right to
review any and all material saved, transmitted, accessed, or momentarily in use
by the student in accord with the policy set by the school's administration.
This right is extended to the student's parents and/or legal guardian in accord
with the school's policy for review of student records and/or work.
There
is NO ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH when using the school's
computer resources, which is viewed by the administration as a limited
educational forum.
All
access to the school's network resources will be permitted only under the supervision
of a member of the school staff.
The
student agrees that all information transmitted through the use of the school's
computer resources (e-mail, web page publication, or other Internet postings)
will be sent or received only under the direct, immediate supervision of a
member of the school's staff and with the explicit permission of that staff
member.
The
student agrees to stop using any and all of the school's computer resources
whenever requested to do so by a member of staff or other authorized person.
The
student agrees never to transmit the personal information (name, age, gender,
address, phone number, e-mail address and the like) of himself or herself as
well as that of any other person.
The
student agrees never to arrange for a meeting with any person at any time using
the school's computer resources.
The
student agrees to notify a staff member immediately if he or she is asked for
personal information, views inappropriate materials, or in any other way feels
violated, harassed, uncomfortable, or accosted through the school's computer
resources.
The
student agrees never to access, transmit, or retransmit material which promotes
violence or advocates destruction of property, including, but not limited to,
access to information concerning the manufacture of destructive devices, such
as explosives, fireworks, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, and the like.
The
student agrees never to access, transmit, or retransmit any information
containing sexually oriented material, which means any pictures or writings
that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings by the description or portrayal
of sexual activity or nude human form.
The
student agrees never to use the school's computer resources for commercial
purposes. The student will never buy nor sell anything using the school's
computer resources.
The
school's system will never be used for political lobbying, although it may be
used to communicate with elected representatives to express opinions on
political issues.
The
student agrees never to tamper with any software and/or hardware including
software or hardware that guard the school's network from unmanaged Internet
use. The student agrees never to tamper with any security system that protects
the school's computer resources.
The
student agrees to use only the software and/or hardware permitted by a member
of staff for express educational purposes.
The
student agrees never to use the school's computer resources to gain
unauthorized access to another computer network (hacking).
The
student agrees never to access other user accounts using passwords or identifiers.? The student agrees never to disclose personal
account passwords or identifiers.
The
student agrees never to disguise one's identity, impersonate other users, or
send anonymous e-mail messages.
The
student agrees never to transmit (download or upload) any computer file,
application, or other computer resource to or from the school's computer
network. This includes the unauthorized installation of software from a floppy
disk, CD-ROM, or other media.
The
student agrees never to use inappropriate, obscene, profane, rude,
inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language. The student agrees never
to post false information or engage in personal, prejudicial, or discriminatory
attacks.
The
student agrees never to harass another person by use of any of the school's
resources. Harassment is defined as any action that distresses or annoys
another person. The student agrees to stop immediately any and all behavior
that is construed by another as unwelcome.
The
student agrees never to plagiarize. Plagiarism is defined as taking the idea or
writing of others and presenting them as one's own.
The
student agrees to respect the right of intellectual property of other people
and to respect all copyright laws. The student agrees that if he or she is
unsure whether copyright law is being respected, he or she will bring this
question immediately to the attention of a staff member.
The
student agrees never to participate in illegal activity using the school's
computer resources. The school will cooperate fully with local, state, or
federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities
conducted through the school's resources.
Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School will not be held responsible for the actions of a
student who is in violation of any of the terms of this policy. This
responsibility is extended to, but not limited to: loss of data or
interruptions of service, the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through the school's system, or any financial obligations arising through the
unauthorized use of the school's computer resources.
Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School reserves the right to establish rules and
regulations regarding the use of the system.
A
student found in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline
including, but not limited to, temporary removal from the school's system,
permanent removal from the system, or other appropriate disciplinary action in
accord with the rules and regulations of the school, including suspension or
termination.
I
have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this acceptable use policy,
Parent
or Guardian
Date
Student Code of Computer Conduct
When using the school's
computer system I promise:
- Never to give out any personal information (name,
address, phone, e-mail, gender etc.)
- Never to give out another person's personal
information.
- Never to disguise one's identity, impersonate other
users, or send anonymous e-mail messages.
- Never to access other user accounts using passwords or identifiers.? This includes never giving personal
account passwords or identifiers to someone else.
- Never to try to set up or accept an invitation to a
meeting with anyone.
- Never to buy or sell anything on-line.
- Never to access or transmit sexually explicit material.
- Never to access or transmit violent material.
- Never to harass or annoy anyone.
- Never to access or transmit discriminatory material
(racist, sexist, or prejudicial).
- Never to try to disarm any software or hardware used to
manage the school's Internet access.
- Never to try to disarm any software or hardware used to
protect the school's computer system.
- Never to use software or hardware that I do not have
permission to use.
- Never to try to get into another computer that I am not
allowed access to (hacking).
- Never to plagiarize (treat other people's words or
ideas as my own).
- Never to violate copyright law (copy another person's
work illegally or use their work like it is my own without the proper
permission from that person).
- Never to participate in illegal activity (including the
spread of computer viruses).
- Never to install software or other programs without the
permission of my teacher or principal.
- Never to download or upload any material without my
teacher or principal's permission.
- To transmit material (e-mail or other Internet
postings) only under the direct supervision of my teacher.
- Always to be respectful of people and the equipment.
- Never to do or say anything using the computer that I
could not do or say in my teacher's presence.
I understand:
- That I may only use the school's computer system for
limited educational purposes.
- That the school may limit my access to materials on the
system.
- That my teachers, principal, parents (guardians), or
other authorized people may see anything I save, access, transmit, or use
at any time.
- That I will tell my teacher, principal, or other
authorized person when I have seen any pornographic, violent, or
discriminatory material.
- That I will tell my teacher, principal, or other
authorized person when I have been asked for a meeting or personal
information.
- If I violate any of these rules, I will face
disciplinary action. This action may include removal from the system
temporarily or permanently. I also realize that I may face more serious
consequences depending on the seriousness of my offense, including
suspension or termination.
I have read, understand, and
agree to this student code of computer conduct,
Student
Date