INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

An Acceptable Use Policy is a contract that exists between the school, the student user and the students' parents. It clearly defines the rules for Internet access and consequences for irresponsible use.

STUDENT INTERNET USE CONTRACT

All users who access the Internet through St. Mary's School are required to adhere to strict ethical, legal, and safety guidelines discussed throughout this booklet. If St. Mary's students violate any of these provisions, their access to the Internet via school connections may be terminated and future access may be denied.

I realize that the use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and I understand that inappropriate behavior may lead to penalties including termination or complete denial of access. I understand that the primary purpose of the Internet connection at St. Mary's School is educational and I agree to the following:

1. I will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any other system.
2. I will not use inappropriate language or be disrespectful online.
3. I will not use written materials as my own without giving proper credit.
4. I will use the school Internet access only for education purposes.
5. I will respect the rights of copyright owners and will not reproduce any work protected by copyright.
6. I will obey the safety rules and will not post any personal contact information
7. I will promptly report any messages/communications that are inappropriate.

PARENT INTERNET CONSENT

St. Mary's School believes that the benefit to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration far exceed the disadvantages of access.

Ultimately, you as parents are responsible for setting and conveying the standards your child should follow. The school, therefore, respects each family's rights to decide whether to approve student access or not.

It is important that parents understand that while the school will make every effort to guide and monitor students' access to the Internet, it does not have control of the information or content.

• I have read the St. Mary's School Acceptable Use guidelines and the Student Contract and I will review these carefully with my child(ren).
• I understand that the school does not have control of the Internet content and I realize that may read material that is controversial or offensive.
• I release St. Mary's School from any liability or damages that may result from my child's inappropriate or unauthorized use of the Internet.
• I release St. Mary's School from any liability related to consequences resulting from my child's unauthorized use of the Internet.
• Having carefully read the school's philosophy, guidelines and student contract, I give permission for my child(ren) to have Internet access at school. I will support the school's Acceptable Use Policy and reinforce it with my child(ren).