St. Simon The Apostle School

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

St. Simon School believes in the educational value of such electronic services and recognizes the potential of such to support our curriculum and student learning. Our goal in providing these services is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. St. Simon School will make every effort to protect students from any misuses or abuses during their experiences with this information service.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in the classroom. School rules for behavior and communication apply. The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services will be provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner.

In addition, students are expected to use good judgment in all of their activities and help to provide a positive image of St. Simon School to others who participate in networked communication forums. Students will not be allowed to participate or enter chat rooms. Remember that each student is a representative of our school on a non-private system. What he/she says and does can be viewed globally.

To insure a beneficial and quality experience to all, students are required to adhere to the following criteria for acceptable use:

Students must act with RESPECT

Respect for the values and individuality of other students as well as the rest of the network community

Respect for others by using appropriate language; always be polite.

Respect for othersŐ privacy; this includes their passwords, folders, work, and files.

Respect for the property of others, such as computers, computer systems, computer networks, and copyright.

Respect for the time and resources available by not wasting them.

Access to telecommunications enables students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with people throughout the world. Telecommunications, electronic information sources and networked services can significantly alter the information landscapes for schools by opening classrooms to a broader array of resources. The benefits of access to students, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed the disadvantages.

The use of the information system is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in disciplinary action and/or denial of this privilege. Student use of telecommunications and electronic information resources will be permitted upon submission of the Student Internet Use Contract and the Parent Consent Form. If the Acceptable Use Policy is not signed, students will not be allowed to access the internet.