Student Use of Technology

From the St. Ursula Academy Handbook:

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.

The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parental permission is required. Access is a privilege – not a right. Access entails responsibility.

All students have an e-mail account (first_initial_last_name@saintursula.org ie; Mary Smith = msmith@saintursula.org ) for the purpose of communicating with teachers, counselors, colleges and obtaining reference materials and conducting school related business.

St. Ursula Academy provides access to the Internet and the World Wide Web through Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association of Boards of Education’s (HCCA) computer networks. They have certain Internet safety measures in place. These include measures to block or filter pictures that: (a) are obscene, (b) contain child pornography, or (c) when computers with Internet access are used by minors, are harmful to minors.

Individual users of the school’s and HCCA’s networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. It is presumed that users will comply with school and HCCA standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. While St. Ursula Academy makes every attempt to ensure and monitor the appropriateness of the students’ use of the network, the school does not assume responsibility for a student’s surreptitious non-acceptable behavior.

Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. School administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will always be private.

Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials. According to school policy and procedures, the following are not permitted:

Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary action.

It is the responsibility of both parents and students to read the weekly Parent Bulletin provided through e-mail and internet access every week.

Student Agreement for Acceptable Use of the Internet, E-mail and School Network And Parent Permission Form

No student will be granted access unless a signed permission form is on file.

According to school policy and procedures, the following are not permitted:

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