Internet

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Internet access is provided by Annunciation Catholic School to enhance innovation in educational opportunities through access to unique resources and collaborative projects. Linking with the Internet and computer networks throughout the world requires trust in an atmosphere of minimal constraints. Every Internet user has the responsibility to respect and protect the rights of every other user in our school and on the Internet. Anyone who uses these services is expected to act in an ethical, responsible, moral, and legal matter.

All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research consistent with the mission of our school. It is understood that any information taken from the Internet and used for research projects must be cited (source acknowledged) in the same manner as other information sources are listed in a research bibliography.

It is also important for parents and students to understand that the Internet can be a useful tool for research and communication but it can also be destructive and dangerous when used improperly. It may not be used for sending and/or receiving messages that are racist, inflammatory, sexist, or contain obscenities and/or taunt or defame another school, fellow student, teacher, or staff. Students may not use the internet for the harassment of others, to communicate via e-mail or on-line chat rooms to plant a virus on any school computer, or to access accounts that contain inappropriate material.

Students are to use the Internet for educational purposes ONLY. INTERNET USE IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. Failure to abide by these policies will result in disciplinary action. These polices pertain to usage of the Internet whether on or off campus.