General User Policy

Acceptable Use Policy for Technology

St. Peter of Alcantara School has recently established a computer network with access to the Internet for its students.  Students and parents are advised to review the Code of Computer Conduct, and to sign in agreement with the following statements:

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 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 or 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.

St. Peter of Alcantara School will not be held responsible for the actions of a student who is in violation of any of the terms of this agreement.  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.