Assumption Catholic School Internet Use Agreement

Computers with Internet access are available to all students at Assumption Catholic School who agree to act in a responsible and considerate manner. In accordance with our goal of using technology to support educational excellence, the use of the network and exploration of the Internet is for school use only.

While access to the Internet is an invaluable service enabling students to explore worldwide information sites, some material via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. Assumption Catholic School has taken precautions to restrict access to such items by installing St. Bernard's software iPrism, a dedicated Internet filtering appliance that monitors and reports on inappropriate Internet access. In addition, younger students are directed to bookmarked sites previously selected and previewed by the teachers. The teachers will guide and supervise their students in appropriate usage, and expect parents and guardians also to set and convey the standards that their children should follow. Personal responsibility is the key to the success of this program.

In order to insure that the computers are being used responsibly, files may be reviewed anytime. The following are not permitted:

• Damaging computers, computer systems or networks
• Harassing, threatening, or attacking others
• Sending or displaying offensive messages or picture
• Plagiarism - representing another's language, ideas or thoughts as one's original work
• Violating copyright laws
• Trespassing in another's folders, work, or files, including school, faculty, and students
• Using another's password
• Downloading software and applications
• Playing games, forwarding games, or downloading games that are not approved by the teachers
• Wasting limited resources

 Should any violation of the above occur, school disciplinary action will be taken. Access privileges may be revoked or terminated (depending on the seriousness of the offense). Legal action and/or financial restitution may be involved at the discretion of the principal.

The user agreement and parent permission form must be signed and returned before Internet access will be granted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Margie Sawyer at school - 733-6133 or msawyer@school.assumption.org.