ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Student Use Policy
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
SYOSSET, NY
11791
St. Edward 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.
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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.
St. Edward 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.
St. Edward 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