TCH Handbook

2010-2011

TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

 

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TEURLINGS CATHOLIC TECHNOLOGY POLICIES

 

As you are aware, computer worms, viruses, and other Internet problems can snarl a computer network and are often expensive to correct. Please read the Teurlings Internet/Computer Policy below and sign the release form in the back of the handbook.  No student will be allowed to use any computer equipment on the campus without a current, signed acknowledgment form.  Students wishing to use a personal laptop computer on campus must complete the Personal Laptop/Computer Device Usage form.

 

 

I. Teurlings Technology Policy for Students

 

Intentionally downloading pornographic material on any computer or electronic device on campus is a serious violation of the safe schools policies of both Teurlings Catholic and the Diocese of Lafayette. Intentionally violating the policy will result in expulsion of the student.

 

The use of the name Teurlings Catholic or any logo/symbol associated with Teurlings Catholic is strictly prohibited on MySpace, Facebook, blogs, or any Internet posting sites.  This includes, but is not limited to, pictures wearing school uniforms, athletic uniforms, sweatshirts, caps, etc.

 

Inappropriate pictures and inappropriate language either stated or implied, that may be offensive to or inflammatory of others or Teurlings Catholic, is strictly forbidden.

 

Impersonation and/or anonymity is prohibited.

 

No student may open chat programs on any computer or electronic devices on campus.

 

Students may not play, download, or bring computer games from home.

 

Students may not “surf” the Internet from any computer or electronic device on campus without specific directions from the teacher who is monitoring the activity.

 

Students may not alter in any way the screen appearance, screen-saver, controls, or any other management function of any computer on campus.

 

Information created, received, transmitted, stored, held, copied, viewed, read, attached to or printed using the communication system at the school or a personal system on campus (including but not limited to cell phones, PDAs, laptops) is NOT protected by an individual’s right to privacy. It is the right of the school to access, review and/or inspect all such information at its discretion, including disclosure to third parties when warranted.

 

Students may not play games on graphing calculators in any class. Calculators may not be used in class without teacher approval. Teachers have the right to check calculator memories at any time and to erase any material found in calculator memories. In addition to penalties for violation of the Technology policy, storing material in the memory of a calculator may also be considered a violation of the school’s policy on cheating.

 

 

 II. Consequences for Violations of the Teurlings Catholic Technology Policy for Students

 

Violations of the policy will be dealt with individually and may result in suspension and/or expulsion from school.

 

Student/parent is responsible for any monetary damages caused by the student’s action.

 

If warranted, academic penalties may also apply.

 

If there are any questions about the policy or consequences, please contact Academic Assistant Principal Marty Heintz (Ext. 103), Disciplinary Assistant Principal Bruce Baudier (Ext. 102), or Technology Coordinator Shayree Latiolais (Ext. 220).

 

 

III.  Remedies and Recourse
Anyone accused of any of the violations has all of the rights that would normally apply if such people were accused of school vandalism or any other illegal activity.  Teurlings Catholic has the right to restrict or terminate information network access at any time for any reason.  The school further has the right to monitor network activity in any form that it sees fit to maintain the integrity of the information network.

 

 

IV.  Agreement
Parents and students will sign the acknowledgment form agreeing to follow all of the technology rules.