St. Anne School’s Acceptable Use Policy

Internet access is available to students and teachers at St. Anne School. Our goal in providing this service is to promote education excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovations and communications. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world which will enable students to participate in educational activities, explore thousands of web sites, libraries, and databases, and exchange information with users throughout the world.

With access to people all over the world comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in school setting. Available precautions will be taken to restrict access to controversial materials. However, it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover this information, but the valuable information and interaction far outweigh the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the project.

Appropriate use should always reflect academic honesty, high ethical and moral responsibility. Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or hallway. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.

The network is provided to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required. Access is a privilege, based on responsibility – not a right.

Responsible users do not: send or display offensive messages or pictures; use obscene language; harass, insult or attack others; damage computers, computer systems or computer networks; violate copyright laws or make unnecessary printouts.

Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal actions as found in the student code of Christian Behavior.

User Agreement and Parent Permission Form 2009-2010

As a user of the St. Anne School computer network, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated school rules and understand that failure to do so may result in my Internet privileges being taken away and/or disciplinary sanctions imposed.

Student Signature 1) 2)

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student(s) signing above, I grant permission for my children to access networked computer services such as the Internet. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and the school will be taking available precautions to eliminate controversial material. I also recognize it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials acquired on the network.

The parents of all students must fill out this form before their child will be allowed the use of the Internet. Alternative assignments will be given for students who do not have Internet permission.

Parent Signature Date

MEDIA RELEASE FORM

Saint Anne School/Parish will not photograph, videotape and/or voice tape individuals in its programs without consent. This form allows you to give permission for your child/children to be photographed, videotaped and/or voice taped by school personnel and/or area news reporters. Photographs, videotapes and/or voice tapes, when consented to, will only be used for the purpose you specify below.

I _________________________________________, hereby give permission for the staff of Saint Anne School/Parish/area news reporters to photograph, videotape, and/or voice tape my child/children for purposes of (circle the item(s) that you will allow):

1. Public information for promotion of Saint Anne School/Parish Programs (newspapers, magazines, posters, webpage, etc.)

2. St. Anne School only

-or-

_____Please do not photograph, videotape and/or voice tape my child

This consent must be re-examined and signed each year.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Student Name(s):1) 2)