Dear Parents and Students:

 

The purpose of this agreement is to outline the rules for using the local area network and the Internet at St. Agnes Cathedral School. Because of the cost and sensitivity of computer equipment, and because of the unregulated nature of material found on the Internet, the rules for usage must be understood clearly by all parents and students.

 

Instructions: Please read the following document together. We ask that both of you sign, date, and return this agreement to the supervising teacher, who will also sign, date, and file the agreement as part of the students official school record.

 

1. The use of school computers is a privilege that may be taken away if the student uses computers, the network, or the Internet improperly, or causes damage to computer hardware or software.
2. The school will remove any material from school computers that is not conducive to the educational mission or is not appropriate for students (i.e., objectionable material). Using a content filter, the school will limit access to Internet sites that it deems objectionable. Students will not install unauthorized software or download unauthorized files on school computers.
3. The computers are to be used only for schoolwork directed by teachers or staff.
4. Each student is responsible for good behavior while using computers and/or the network. The same rules that apply with regard to common courtesy and respect for both people and property also apply with regard to the use of school computers, the network, and the Internet. Improper use will lead to suspension of the students computer privileges.
5. The student will only use the Internet under the supervision of a teacher or staff member.
6. The school has the right to review (or monitor) all activities, email correspondences, and material created by students on school computers.
7. Even if the agreement is not signed by the parent and/or student, improper use of computers, the network, and/or the Internet will result in a loss of computer privileges at school, as well as other disciplinary action as deemed by the administration.

 

I have reviewed the Computer, Network, and Internet Acceptable Use Policy and agree with the conditions listed in the document.

 

  

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^{Signature of Student:}

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^{Signature of Homeroom Teacher:}

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