INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ASSUMPTION SCHOOL

POLICY

ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Student and adult* access of the Internet with either school accounts, school-sponsored accounts, or adult personal accounts in the school setting is strictly limited to educational purposes. In cases where remote access using a school account or school-sponsored account is available, the access is still limited to educational use. Acceptable use adheres to the Children’s Internet Protection Act, and may be further governed by the policies of the Data Acquisition Sites or other Internet service providers. Students, including those 18 and over, are not allowed to access personal accounts at school. School personnel (administrators, faculty and staff members are allowed to access personal accounts at school but are subject to the provisions of this policy. *The term adult refers to administrators, faculty and staff members, parents, volunteers, and other school-affiliated adults. It does not include students who are 18 years of age or older. 

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY
It is the school’s responsibility to maintain contact with the Internet provider, ensure educational use not open access to the Internet, provide for teacher in-service opportunities, address security and discipline issues, supervise and monitor student access, guard against the access of objectionable material, and comply with all technology protection measures of the Children’s Internet Protection Act. The school shall take measures to provide for the safety and security of minors if using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications. The school shall forbid and take measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.

USER RESPONSIBILITY
Each user is responsible for all the information that is sent and received under his/her account and/or school account. Passwords are to be guarded and not displayed nor shared with others. In addition, the user must strictly adhere to the copyright laws. Unethical and/or illegal activities will not be allowed. Unauthorized access, including so-called hacking is strictly forbidden. Internet privileges will be revoked for those who violate the educational intent of Internet access.

ONLINE CONDUCT
The user agrees to not submit, publish, and/or display any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive or otherwise illegal material; nor shall the user encourage the use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances. Any use in violation of any local, state, or federal law is also prohibited and is a breach of the terms and conditions of this policy. Also, any commercial use is strictly forbidden.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Disciplinary action for inappropriate use of the Internet with a school computer or a personal computer on school premises will result in loss of Internet privileges for a period of time as determined by the school personnel authorized to make such determinations. In certain cases, if the inappropriate use also violates other school or archdiocesan policies, further disciplinary measures may be taken.

AGREEMENT FORM
The Internet User Agreement Form governs the user’s access of the Internet resources with a school account, school-sponsored account, or adult personal account accessed with a school computer and/or a personal computer on school premises. The signed form must be on file at the school before Internet access is permitted. Signing the form indicates that the user will abide by the rules governing Internet access as stated in this Internet Acceptable Use Policy and will not hold the school, its personnel and/or the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or any of its personnel liable in the event of breach of this policy by the user.
Note: The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Assumption School reserves the right to modify this policy as needed.

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ASSUMPTION SCHOOL ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI 

USER (STUDENT AND ADULT) AGREEMENT FORM

_____  I have read the terms and conditions of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
_____  I understand that Internet access is provided for educational purpose(s) only.
_____ I agree to abide by the terms and conditions stated in the Internet Acceptable Use Policy. Additionally, I will be responsible for the consequences of inappropriate use of the Internet, which may result in the suspension or revocation of my Internet privilege.

User Name (print)___________________________________________________

User Signature _________________________________Date_________________

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM
(If the Internet user is under 18 years of age, parental permission is required)

I have read the terms and conditions of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and give permission for my child to access the Internet in accordance with the provisions of the Policy.

Parent/Guardian Name (Print)_________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________Date______________