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Last modified: February 06, 2008Chaminade College Preparatory is offering its students (hereinafter referred to as user) school-wide access to the Internet. Students may access the vast resources of the Internet from any workstation on campus including the computer labs, the classroom computers, and the library. Use of the Internet is an integral component of some courses, and is optional during lunch, after-school computer clubs and in the After School Homework/Tech Center. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence through the use of Internet resources.
The Internet is a network consisting of millions of computer users in nearly every country on the globe, connecting to millions of computers located throughout the world, creating a large and diverse electronic network. Using the Internet allows students to conduct research, find homework help, and communicate with a variety of students, teachers, scientists, and people from all walks of life.
The purpose of this document is to articulate Chaminade’s Internet access expectations, obtain informed parental consent to allow student access, and to state and obtain a user’s agreement to comply with the Chaminade College Preparatory Appropriate Use Policy (AUP).
The User Agrees to the Following Terms and Conditions
- The user agrees to act responsibly and with good behavior on any computer or communications system using Chaminade's wired or wireless network services. The user agrees to follow all school rules for behavior and communications. Access is a privilege-not a right.
- The Internet is provided for users to conduct school related research and communicate with others.
- The user agrees to abide by the generally accepted rules of “netiquette” and conduct himself/herself in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner while using any Chaminade computing and communication resource. Specific netiquette guidelines are available on Chaminade’s web site. ( Netiquette )
- The user agrees not to use the computing resources for commercial purposes, product advertising, political lobbying, or political campaigning.
- The user agrees not to transmit, receive, submit, or publish any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, offensive, or illegal material.
- The user agrees NOT to install or use ANY software on Chaminade computers including, but not limited to, games, chat clients , email clients, instant messaging, and other non-authorized applications or utilities , without the expressed permission of the instructor and the MIS Department. Downloading of software from the Internet is permitted only for software that falls within the scope of a class assignment and only with explicit permission by the class instructor and the MIS department.
- The user agrees NOT to tamper with or attempt to illegally access or “hack” any Chaminade computer resources, or change configurations. Intentional damaging of computers or computer networks is unacceptable. The intentional creation or spreading of a computer virus will not be tolerated.
- The user agrees to abide by all patent, trademark, trade name, and copyright laws. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. All sources must be cited.
- Security on any computer system is a high priority. If a user feels he/she can identify a security problem in Chaminade’s computer systems, he/she agrees to notify a staff member immediately. The user agrees not to demonstrate the problem to others. The user understands and agrees that using someone else’s password or trespassing in another’s files without written permission is prohibited, and that attempts to logon to the network as anyone other than himself/herself is unacceptable.
- Chaminade makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the supervision and service it is providing. The user who signs below agrees that Chaminade assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s own risk. Chaminade specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
- All communication and information accessible via the computer resources shall NOT be regarded as private. The user agrees and consents to allow Chaminade MIS personnel to review any and all files, data and messages to ensure that users are using the system responsibly at any time with or without notice.
- Only mobile computing devices such as laptops, Tablet PCs and PDAs issued by the school are allowed to use the school's network infrastructure for Internet access or any other network service. Mobile computing devices that are NOT school's property are prohibited from attaching to the school's network using Chaminade's wired or wireless infrastructure.
Any violation of the Appropriate Use Policy will result in disciplinary action. Such action might include suspension or revocation of Internet privileges, suspension or expulsion from school, and/or legal action. Users are subject to all local, state, and federal laws and understand that illegal activities may be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. The user agrees to report any violation of the AUP observed by the user to Chaminade staff immediately.
ACCEPT
Chaminade Appropriate Use Policy
I have read the Appropriate Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that violation of the rules will result in severe disciplinary measures.User Name (please print) __________________________________________ Incoming Grade ____________
User Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _____________________
As the parent or legal guardian of the student signing above, I have read this Appropriate Use Policy and grant permission for my son/daughter to access the Internet. I understand that Chaminade’s computing resources are designed for educational purposes. I also understand that it is impossible for Chaminade to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the Internet. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. Furthermore, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is not in a school setting.
Parent Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _____________________
DECLINE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
I decline access to the Internet offered by Chaminade. I will not use any Chaminade computer to access the Internet. I will not intentionally be involved with other users while they are on the Internet.
User Name (please print) __________________________________________ Incoming Grade ____________
User Signature __________________________________________________ Date _____________________
As the parent or legal guardian of the student signing above, I do not give my son/daughter permission to access the Internet. I understand that he/she will not attempt to access the Internet on any Chaminade computer, nor will he/she intentionally be involved with other users while they are on the Internet.
Parent Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _____________________