Our Lady of Consolation School

4816 Princeton Ave.

Philadelphia, Pa. 19135

215-624-0505 ~ sdicicco@olcphila.org

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco – Principal

Student Internet

Student Internet Access Contract

    I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other computer/ telecommunications device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy, etiquette and laws regarding the copying of information as prescribed by Federal, State or local laws, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Our Lady of Consolation School.

            My signature below and that of my parent(s) or guardian(s) mean that I agree to follow the guidelines of this Acceptable Use Policy for Internet access at all Catholic schools. 

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Student Name (PLEASE PRINT)

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Student Signature

Parent or Guardian:              

We ask that you review this policy with your child and sign this Student Access Contract.

            I hereby release Our Lady of Consolation School and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, its personnel and any other institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child’s use of, or inability to use, the Internet Access, including but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services.

            I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing materials that are in addition to the restrictions set forth by this Acceptable Use Policy.  I will emphasize to my child the importance of following rules for personal safety.

            As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Our Lady of Consolation School.  I hereby give my permission for my child to use the Internet and will not hold Our Lady of Consolation or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia liable as a result of my daughter’s/son’s use of the Internet on school premises.  I understand that my child has agreed not to access inappropriate materials on the Internet.

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Parent/Guardian Name (PLEASE PRINT)

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                     Date

Our Lady of Consolation School

Acceptable Use Policy

PURPOSE

            Computers are a valuable tool for education and one of this school’s purposes is to encourage the proper use of computer related technology including the Internet.  Students and all users of computer technology have a responsibility to use these tools properly and in accordance with the policy below:

GOALS

            To provide a variety of electronic tools to help students and teachers develop the ability to evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources and enable them to work effectively with various computer/communications technology.

            To encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills this will be needed in this increasing electronic and global society.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER

            With right access comes the responsibility to use the source both correctly and wisely.  Access to the Internet, for instance, may mean that some material found would not meet guidelines set in our Acceptable Use Policy.  Monitoring and controlling all such material is impossible.  The school will make every effort to discourage the appearance of such materials.  However, the opportunities and information made available by the Internet make it necessary to provide access in order that our students can take advantage of the many resources on the information superhighway.

General Guidelines for use of the Internet

·        All users are required to take simple Internet training (how to sign on, log off, etc.) from the computer coordinator or his/her designee.

• Only students issued passes or permission, and who have completed training may use the school’s computers to access the Internet.

• Use of the stations is limited to those who have clear need for research, with a teacher assignment to back it up.  Use will be limited if necessary.

• Transferring copyrighted material to or from a diocesan school without express permission of the owner is a violation of Federal Law.  The user is deemed responsible to see that this does not occur.

• Use of electronic mail and other Internet facilities to harass, offend or annoy of other users is strictly forbidden.

• E-mail accounts through the school’s computer are restricted.

• Any attempt to circumvent system security, guess passwords or in anyway gain access to secured resources is forbidden.

• Use of the Internet for commercial gains or profits is not allowed from an educational site.

• Users will not move, repair, reconfigure, modify or attach external devices to the systems.

• The systems operator has the right to monitor all activities.

• Additional rules and restrictions may be added at any time.

DISCIPLINE

            Violations of these rules will be dealt with by the Administration of the school.

Students’ rules:

1.      For reasons of personal safety, students will NEVER post personal contract information about themselves or other people.  This may include address, telephone number, school address, etc.

2.      Students will not access material that is profane or obscene (e.g. pornography) or that advocates illegal acts, violence or discrimination towards other people.

3.      Students will not plagiarize works they find on the Internet.  Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting then as if they were one’s own.

4.      Students will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude or threatening language.  Nor will they through means of the Internet, harass or annoy any other users.

5.      Students will not knowingly or recklessly post false information about a person or organization.

6.      Students will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt computer systems, or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means.  These actions are illegal.

7.      The illegal downloading of copyrighted software for use on home and school computers is prohibited.

         Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:

                        -Loss of Internet access

                        -Disciplinary or legal action by the school or other involved parties.

8.      The school or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia reserves the right to amend this policy.