INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT
Please read this document carefully. Both of the forms below must be signed and returned to school before your child will be allowed any access to technology.

 Adobe Acrobat format (easy print) of the Student Consent Form


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Before signing the consent forms, please make sure that you have read  the Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Telecommunications.

Internet access is available to students and teachers in the School of the Cathedral.

We are very pleased to have this access and believe that the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.

The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Students and teachers have access to:

1)

Electronic mail (e-mail) communication with people all over the world.

2)

Information and news from NASA as well as the opportunity to correspond with the scientists at NASA and other research institutions,

3)

Public domain software and graphics of all types for school use.

4)

Discussion groups on a plethora of topics raging from Chinese culture to the environment to music and politics.

5)

Access to many University of Library catalogs, the Library of Congress, and ERIC, a large collection of relevant information to educators and students.

6)

Graphical access to the World Wide Web, the newest and most exciting access tool on the Internet.

With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. The School of the Cathedral has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial information. We, The School of the Cathedral, firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this world wide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with our educational goals.

Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In addition, the smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided so that you are aware of the responsibilities you are about to acquire. In general this requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the network resources. If a School of the Cathedral user violates any of these provisions, his or her account will be terminated and future access could possibly be denied.

There is a student consent form and a parent consent form which must be signed before any student will be allowed access to this technology.  Signatures are legally binding and indicate  the party (parties) who signed has (have) read the terms and conditions carefully and understand (s) their significance.

INTERNET TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
1) Acceptable Use - The purpose of the backbone networks making up the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic institutions by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of your account must be in support of educational research and consistent with the educational objectives of the SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL. Use of other organization’s network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any national or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secrets.

2) Privileges - The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The systems administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the system administrator may close an account at any time as required. The administration, faculty, and staff of THE SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL may request the system administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.

3) Network Etiquette - You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

a)

Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others

b)

Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

c)

Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers of students or colleagues.

d)

Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities

e)

Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.

f)

All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.

4) THE SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. THE SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This include loss of data resulting from delays, non-delivered, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. THE SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

5) Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator or the SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL Internet Coordinator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not use another individual’s account without permission from that individual. Attempts to logon to the Internet as a systems administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to Internet.

6) Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are connected to any of the Internet backbones. This includes, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

STUDENT AGREEMENT
I have read the "Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Telecommunications." I understand its significance, and I voluntarily agree to abide with all terms and conditions of it. I further understand that violation of this agreement would be unethical and might even constitute a criminal offense. Should I choose to violate this agreement, my privileges will be revoked, and disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

Student's Signature:                                                                 Date:
Name of  Student (please print):
Name of Parent/ Guardian (please print): 
Address: 
City/State/Zip: 
Home Phone:                                    Parent's/Guardian's Office Phone: 

PARENT CONSENT FORM
 The School of the Cathedral has chosen to permit student access to computer and telecommunication resources to further its educational goals and objectives. Reasonable care has been taken to assure the appropriateness and educational quality of the material available through the use of educational software and telecommunications. However, parents and guardians are warned that the School of the Cathedral and The Archdiocese of Baltimore do not have total control of the information on the Internet. Parents and guardians are the primary authority responsible for imparting the standards of ethical and legal conduct their child or ward should follow. Therefore, the School of the Cathedral supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not their child may have access to this resource.

1. I am the parent/guardian of the below-named student. I have read the "Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Telecommunications" ("the policy") and I have either explained it to my child/ward ("student") or I have assured myself that the student understands it. I also understand my own and the student’s responsibilities regarding computer hardware, software, and Internet access at the School of the Cathedral.

2. Check one:

____ I hereby consent to the student having access to, and use of, the telecommunications resources at the School of the Cathedral. I also hereby indemnify and hold harmless The Archdiocese of Baltimore and the School of the Cathedral from any claim or loss resulting from any infraction by the student of the policy or any applicable law.

____ I do not consent to the student having access to, or use of, the telecommunications resources at the School of the Cathedral.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature:                                                  Date:
Name of Parent/Guardian (please print):
Name of Student (please print):
Street Address:
City, State, and Zip Code:
Home Phone Office Phone(s):

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