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| 1329 E. Moyamensing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-462-4129 |
Director of Technology K-12
Nancy Caramanico
Implementing the Acceptable Use Policy
You have effectively implemented the Acceptable Use Policy for the Catholic
Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia if you have:
A. Put the Acceptable Use Policy in the School and or Faculty Handbook and
distributed the handbook to parties mentioned in the policy.
The policy must be in all school handbooks for the 2010-2011 school year.
B. Additionally, you may wish to distribute a paper copy and collect the
returned signature page, from the parties mentioned in the policy
N.B. You may already have inserted the former policy in your handbook. Please
replace the former copy with the new policy. The new policy is entitled
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and is dated May 2009.
Tips for Emphasizing the Acceptable Use Policy
You may wish to do take additional steps to reinforce the importance of the
issues covered in the policy.
The following actions may be used to emphasize the policy and related issues:
These are not requirements but suggestions only.
For Students:
• Discuss during school assemblies
• Distribute copies of AUP and clearly illustrate certain points via lessons
and discussion
• Equip students with tools and skills for properly citing materials used in
their work, thereby reducing plagiarism. Design lessons that encourage original
student work as opposed to copied work
• Encourage and model responsible use of technology through projects and
websites which allow student the opportunity to employ and practice responsible
use of digital content.
For Faculty and Staff:
• Distribute and discuss at Faculty Meetings
• Model and celebrate Appropriate Use of Technology
• Distribute relevant articles and websites at intervals throughout the school
year
• Encourage teachers to become knowledgeable about educating students
about safe and responsible use of the Internet.
For Parents:
• Discuss at Home and School Meetings/Invite a speaker to discuss the issues
• Highlight relevant issues in school communications throughout the year
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
PURPOSE
Technology is a valuable educational tool. Our schools are committed to teach
its students, faculty, administrators, staff, and school community to work and
to learn effectively with technology and to ensure responsible use of
technology. The policy outlined below applies to all technology use including,
but not limited to Internet use. The Acceptable Use Policy for Technology
applies to all students, faculty, administrators, staff, volunteers or community
members allowed access to school technology resources.
GOAL
The school’s goal is to prepare its members for life in a digital, global
community. To this end, the school will:
• provide a variety of technology based tools
• teach technology skills
• integrate technology with curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
• encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills
• facilitate evaluation and synthesis of information
• encourage ethical practices and provide education for internet safety and
digital citizenship
RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER
Our schools will make every effort to provide a safe environment for learning
with technology including Internet safeguards. The students, faculty,
administrators, staff, and school community are granted the privilege of using
the computer hardware and software, peripherals, and electronic
communication tools including the Internet. With this privilege comes the
responsibility to use the equipment correctly, respect the name and intellectual
property of others, and follow the policies outlined below.
TECHNOLOGY USE GUIDELINES
• Educational Purpose/ Appropriate Use: All technology use and Internet
access at schools for all faculty, staff and students is provided solely for
educational purposes. Educational sites and teacher created assignments are to
be used to enhance student learning. Students must not access social
networking sites or gaming sites, except for educational purposes under teacher
supervision. Expressed permission to use the Internet and hardware/software
in any area of the school must always be obtained.
• Copyright/Intellectual Property and Identity: All sources obtained for
teacher and student work should be properly cited. Users are to respect the
rights of and the intellectual property of others in accordance with Federal
Copyright Law. Transferring copyrighted material to or from a school without
expressed permission of the owner is a violation of Federal Law. When using
school technology, teachers and students are to use their assigned user name
and password at all times. Each person is reminded to log off of their assigned
account before leaving a computer unattended.
• Communications: Electronic and/or Digital communications with students
should be conducted for educationally appropriate purposes and employ only
school sanctioned means of communication. The school sanctioned
communications methods include: Teacher school web page, teacher school
email, teacher school phone number and educationally focused networking sites.
Teachers or administrators in their normal responsibilities and duties may be
required to contact parents outside of the school day. A teacher or
administrator is free to contact parents using a home phone or a personal cell
phone. However, they should not purposely distribute a home phone number or
a personal cell phone number to students. If a student contacts a teacher or
administrator using a teacher or administrator’s personal numbers, email or
networking sites, the teacher or administrator should immediately report this
to the administrator or appropriate authorities.
• Electronic and Mobile Devices: Use of any technology oriented device in
our schools should have an educational focus. Users must adhere to local school
policy regarding the use of additional electronic devices including but not
limited to personal digital assistants (PDA), calculators, gaming devices, cellular
phones, and pagers. Access will be determined by the administrator of the
school. The school’s technology policy regarding authorization, use,
responsibility, integrity, intellectual property, and monitoring will be applied to
these devices. If a particular mobile device is to be used for educational
purpose, the school administration and/or teacher will provide parameters for
this use.
N.B. The types of electronic and digital communications referenced in this AUP
include, but are not limited to, social networking sites, cell phones, digital
cameras, text messaging, email, voice over ip, chat rooms and instant
messaging.
• Examples of Unacceptable Uses:
* Users must not use equipment to harass, threaten, deceive, intimidate,
offend, embarrass, or annoy any individual. Users must not post, publish, or
display any defamatory, inaccurate, violent, abusive, profane or sexually
oriented material. Users must not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude or
threatening language. Users must not knowingly or recklessly post false
information about any persons, students, staff or any other organization.
* Users must not use a photograph, image, video or likeness of any
student, or employee without express permission of that individual and of the
principal. Users must not use school equipment to create any site, post any
photo, image or video of another except with express permission of that
individual and the principal. Maintaining or posting material to a Web site or
blog that threatens a likelihood of substantial disruption in school, including
harming or interfering with the rights of other students or teachers to
participate fully in school or extracurricular activities is a violation of the
Acceptable Use Policy and subject to the disciplinary measure found herein.
* Users must not attempt to circumvent system security, guess passwords,
or in any way gain access to secured resources, another person’s files or
another person’s password. Users must not install, move, delete, download,
upload, reconfigure, or modify any software or files on school equipment
without permission. Users must not move, repair, reconfigure, modify, or attach
external devices to the systems without permission.
* Users must not deliberately visit a site known for unacceptable material
or any material that is not in support of educational objectives. Students must
not access social networking sites or gaming sites, except for educational
purposes under teacher supervision.
* Users are not to plagiarize content and may not present the work of
another as their own without properly citing that work. Users must not violate
license agreements, copy disks, CD-ROMs, or other protected media. Users
must not use technology for any illegal activity. Use of the Internet for
commercial gains or profits is not allowed from an educational site.
* Reporting: Users must report immediately any damage or change to the
school’s hardware/software that is noticed by the user.
* Administrative Rights: The school has the right to monitor both student
and employee use of school computers and computer accessed content. Due to
the evolving nature of Technology, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of
Catholic Education reserves the right to amend or add to this policy at any time
without notice.
Violation of the above rules will be dealt with by the administration of the
school. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
* Loss of use of the school network, computers and software, including
Internet access. The student will be expected to complete work on a non-
networked, stand-alone computer system.
* Issuance of demerits/detentions, if applicable.
* Disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal and/or legal
action by the school, civil authorities, or other involved parties.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Student Internet Access Contract
I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other
computer/telecommunications device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy,
etiquette, and laws regarding the copying of information as prescribed by either
Federal, State, or local laws, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and (school
name) _____________________________________.
My signature below and that of my parents(s) or guardian(s) means that I agree
to follow the guidelines of this Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Student Name/ID ________________________________________
Student Signature ________________________________________ Date
_____/_____/_____
Parent or Guardian: We ask that you review this policy with your child and sign
below:
Student Access Contract
I hereby release ______________________________ (school name) and the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, its personnel and any other institutions with which
it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from
my child’s use of, or inability to use, the Internet Access, including but not
limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to
purchase products or services.
I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing materials
that as outlined by the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the Catholic
Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. I will emphasize to my child the
importance of following rules for personal safety.
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy
for Technology for the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for
__________________________ (school name). I hereby give my permission for
my child to use the Internet and will not hold ___________________________
(school name) or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia liable as a result of my
daughter’s/son’s use of the Internet on school premises. I understand that my
child has agreed not to access inappropriate material on the Internet.
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Date
_____/_____/_____
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Faculty and Staff Internet Access Contract
I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other
computer/telecommunications device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy,
etiquette, privacy and laws regarding the use of information and data as
prescribed by either Federal, State, or local laws, the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia and ______________________________________ (school name).
My signature below indicates that I agree to follow the guidelines of this
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the Catholic Schools of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date:
_____/_____/_____
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
PURPOSE
Technology is a valuable educational tool. Our schools are committed to teach
its students, faculty, administrators, staff, and school community to work and
to learn effectively with technology and to ensure responsible use of
technology. The policy outlined below applies to all technology use including,
but not limited to Internet use. The Acceptable Use Policy for Technology
applies to all students, faculty, administrators, staff, volunteers or community
members allowed access to school technology resources.
GOAL
The school’s goal is to prepare its members for life in a digital, global
community. To this end, the school will:
• provide a variety of technology based tools
• teach technology skills
• integrate technology with curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
• encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills
• facilitate evaluation and synthesis of information
• encourage ethical practices and provide education for internet safety and
digital citizenship
RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER
Our schools will make every effort to provide a safe environment for learning
with technology including Internet safeguards. The students, faculty,
administrators, staff, and school community are granted the privilege of using
the computer hardware and software, peripherals, and electronic
communication tools including the Internet. With this privilege comes the
responsibility to use the equipment correctly, respect the name and intellectual
property of others, and follow the policies outlined below.
TECHNOLOGY USE GUIDELINES
• Educational Purpose/ Appropriate Use: All technology use and Internet
access at schools for all faculty, staff and students is provided solely for
educational purposes. Educational sites and teacher created assignments are to
be used to enhance student learning. Students must not access social
networking sites or gaming sites, except for educational purposes under teacher
supervision. Expressed permission to use the Internet and hardware/software
in any area of the school must always be obtained.
• Copyright/Intellectual Property and Identity: All sources obtained for
teacher and student work should be properly cited. Users are to respect the
rights of and the intellectual property of others in accordance with Federal
Copyright Law. Transferring copyrighted material to or from a school without
expressed permission of the owner is a violation of Federal Law. When using
school technology, teachers and students are to use their assigned user name
and password at all times. Each person is reminded to log off of their assigned
account before leaving a computer unattended.
• Communications: Electronic and/or Digital communications with students
should be conducted for educationally appropriate purposes and employ only
school sanctioned means of communication. The school sanctioned
communications methods include: Teacher school web page, teacher school
email, teacher school phone number and educationally focused networking sites.
Teachers or administrators in their normal responsibilities and duties may be
required to contact parents outside of the school day. A teacher or
administrator is free to contact parents using a home phone or a personal cell
phone. However, they should not purposely distribute a home phone number or
a personal cell phone number to students. If a student contacts a teacher or
administrator using a teacher or administrator’s personal numbers, email or
networking sites, the teacher or administrator should immediately report this
to the administrator or appropriate authorities.
• Electronic and Mobile Devices: Use of any technology oriented device in
our schools should have an educational focus. Users must adhere to local school
policy regarding the use of additional electronic devices including but not
limited to personal digital assistants (PDA), calculators, gaming devices, cellular
phones, and pagers. Access will be determined by the administrator of the
school. The school’s technology policy regarding authorization, use,
responsibility, integrity, intellectual property, and monitoring will be applied to
these devices. If a particular mobile device is to be used for educational
purpose, the school administration and/or teacher will provide parameters for
this use.
N.B. The types of electronic and digital communications referenced in this AUP
include, but are not limited to, social networking sites, cell phones, digital
cameras, text messaging, email, voice over ip, chat rooms and instant
messaging.
• Examples of Unacceptable Uses:
* Users must not use equipment to harass, threaten, deceive, intimidate,
offend, embarrass, or annoy any individual. Users must not post, publish, or
display any defamatory, inaccurate, violent, abusive, profane or sexually
oriented material. Users must not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude or
threatening language. Users must not knowingly or recklessly post false
information about any persons, students, staff or any other organization.
* Users must not use a photograph, image, video or likeness of any
student, or employee without express permission of that individual and of the
principal. Users must not use school equipment to create any site, post any
photo, image or video of another except with express permission of that
individual and the principal. Maintaining or posting material to a Web site or
blog that threatens a likelihood of substantial disruption in school, including
harming or interfering with the rights of other students or teachers to
participate fully in school or extracurricular activities is a violation of the
Acceptable Use Policy and subject to the disciplinary measure found herein.
* Users must not attempt to circumvent system security, guess passwords,
or in any way gain access to secured resources, another person’s files or
another person’s password. Users must not install, move, delete, download,
upload, reconfigure, or modify any software or files on school equipment
without permission. Users must not move, repair, reconfigure, modify, or attach
external devices to the systems without permission.
* Users must not deliberately visit a site known for unacceptable material
or any material that is not in support of educational objectives. Students must
not access social networking sites or gaming sites, except for educational
purposes under teacher supervision.
* Users are not to plagiarize content and may not present the work of
another as their own without properly citing that work. Users must not violate
license agreements, copy disks, CD-ROMs, or other protected media. Users
must not use technology for any illegal activity. Use of the Internet for
commercial gains or profits is not allowed from an educational site.
* Reporting: Users must report immediately any damage or change to the
school’s hardware/software that is noticed by the user.
* Administrative Rights: The school has the right to monitor both student
and employee use of school computers and computer accessed content. Due to
the evolving nature of Technology, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of
Catholic Education reserves the right to amend or add to this policy at any time
without notice.
Violation of the above rules will be dealt with by the administration of the
school. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
* Loss of use of the school network, computers and software, including
Internet access. The student will be expected to complete work on a non-
networked, stand-alone computer system.
* Issuance of demerits/detentions, if applicable.
* Disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal and/or legal
action by the school, civil authorities, or other involved parties.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Student Internet Access Contract
I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other
computer/telecommunications device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy,
etiquette, and laws regarding the copying of information as prescribed by either
Federal, State, or local laws, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and (school
name) _____________________________________.
My signature below and that of my parents(s) or guardian(s) means that I agree
to follow the guidelines of this Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Student Name/ID ________________________________________
Student Signature ________________________________________ Date
_____/_____/_____
Parent or Guardian: We ask that you review this policy with your child and sign
below:
Student Access Contract
I hereby release ______________________________ (school name) and the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, its personnel and any other institutions with which
it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from
my child’s use of, or inability to use, the Internet Access, including but not
limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to
purchase products or services.
I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing materials
that as outlined by the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the Catholic
Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. I will emphasize to my child the
importance of following rules for personal safety.
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Policy
for Technology for the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for
__________________________ (school name). I hereby give my permission for
my child to use the Internet and will not hold ___________________________
(school name) or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia liable as a result of my
daughter’s/son’s use of the Internet on school premises. I understand that my
child has agreed not to access inappropriate material on the Internet.
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Date
_____/_____/_____
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Faculty and Staff Internet Access Contract
I understand that when I am using the Internet or any other
computer/telecommunications device, I must adhere to all rules of courtesy,
etiquette, privacy and laws regarding the use of information and data as
prescribed by either Federal, State, or local laws, the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia and ______________________________________ (school name).
My signature below indicates that I agree to follow the guidelines of this
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology for the Catholic Schools of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date:
_____/_____/_____