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Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy for Lexington Catholic High School

In support of our mission statement and educational objectives, Lexington Catholic High School offers students access to computers and the Internet. The use of these technologies will help students acquire knowledge from all areas of the world as well as skills for accessing and using electronic information from databases, search engines, and other online materials. While the purpose of the school is to provide Internet resources for constructive educational goals under close supervision, students may find ways to access unacceptable material. The nature of Internet searching entails students accessing information that is not preselected as are textbooks or library materials. We believe that the benefits to a student's education in the form of electronic information outweigh the disadvantages. Parents and guardians of minors, as well as school personnel, are responsible for setting and conveying the standards their children should follow when using the media.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computers just as they are in a classroom or school hallway. As communications on the Internet are often public in nature, general school rules for behavior and communications apply. Access to the Internet is given to students for educational purposes only. Only students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner have permission to use computers. Access is a privilege and not a right. This privilege may be revoked if abused. Students are advised never to access, keep, or send anything they would not want their parents or teachers to see. For reasons of safety a student should not reveal personal information such as his or her true identity, address, or contact information.

The following rules apply to all computer use:

Students WILL
• use computers for educational purposes only.
• get permission before opening e-mail accounts (emails accessed must also serve educational purposes).
• save to their own storage devices, not the computer. USB drives (jump drives, thumb drives) are recommended.
• use all information in an ethical manner.
• observe the rules of "netiquette" (proper, polite, and respectful etiquette and behavior on the Internet).

Students WILL NOT
• use computers to send or receive materials in violation of any federal or state law, including those pertaining to threatening or obscene materials.
• use computers to send, display, or receive messages, pictures, or other media that are offensive to human dignity (including, but not limited to, items which are defamatory, abusive, profane, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, racially offensive, threatening, harassing, or antisocial).
• download any files or software.
• damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks, including introducing or creating viruses.
• damage, move, alter, or remove software, hardware, or files.
• change settings set by the administrator.
• connect personal or other computers to the school's computer system or network.
• use computers for personal, commercial, or political activities. This includes, but is not limited to, games, gambling, blogs (MySpace and FaceBook), chatrooms, instant messaging, music/ringtones, and videos.
• violate copyright or use the intellectual property of another without permission.
• reveal any personal information such as name, address, or contact information.

Students who fail to follow the Acceptable Use Policy will face disciplinary action. Possible consequences include detention, loss of computer privileges, and legal action.

Lexington Catholic High School's personnel will strive to provide dependable access to computer resources and the Internet. However, the school and its personnel are not liable for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical difficulties. They also cannot be held liable for student misuse of computers, the network, or the Internet.

 

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