St. John Fisher provides access to computers and the
Internet to students to enrich the learning environment.
Through the St. John Fisher School network, students have the
opportunity to access the Internet and obtain information from
around the world. Students can collaborate with one another and
with persons at other locations. They can find documents that
contain pictures and text, and post their own informational
items for others to view. The Internet allows people around the
world to share information. The ability to communicate
electronically with others and to access information is of great
value in instruction. Technology resources are provided to
students with the sole purpose of improving the instructional
climate and to provide new and innovative educational
opportunities.
As required by state law, St. John Fisher has in
place content filtering that blocks multiple categories of
objectionable web content, including violence, nudity, mature
sexual content, criminal and illegal activities, gambling, hate
and racism. Combined with close supervision by faculty, and
education on safe use of the Internet, our students have the
opportunity to safely explore a wealth of educational resources
available on the Internet. The purpose of this Acceptable Use
Policy is to establish guidelines that provide safe and
responsible access to resources by all students.
Acceptable Uses of Technology
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1.
Creating reports and presentations and other visual
displays of knowledge
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2.
Using software to improve academic skills
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3.
Using the Internet to research topics
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4.
Viewing educational videos and simulations
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5.
Communicating with others to share information or to
acquire expert information on a particular academic topic.
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6.
Other technology activities that help the student
learn, gain and share information that is educational in
nature.
Uses of Technology That Are Unacceptable and Strictly
Forbidden
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1.
Deliberate damage to computer equipment, printers,
network, etc.
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2.
Using technology for activities that are not
educational, or without the consent of the teacher.
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3.
Accessing, attempting to access, uploading,
downloading or sharing inappropriate material (violence,
nudity, mature sexual content, criminal and illegal
activities, gambling, hate, racism, etc.)
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4.
Using objectionable, impolite, abusive or profane
language.
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5.
Accessing or attempting to access another person’s
files without the permission of that person.
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6.
Violation of copyright laws (illegal use/sharing of
software or other files).
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7.
Plagiarism, which is defined as the using of ideas or
writings of others and presenting them as if they were
original.
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8.
Falsifying one’s identity while on the Internet.
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9.
Disabling or attempting to disable protective
programs on the school network such as virus protection,
content blocking, etc.
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10.
Cyberbullying, which is defined as the use of
technology to tease, taunt, hurt, threaten, or be cruel to
another individual.
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11.
Giving out personal information such as name,
address, telephone number, or email address.
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12.
Sharing one’s password with others, or using another
person’s password.
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13.
Intentional sharing or posting of files which are
dangerous to the integrity of the network (viruses, etc.)
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14.
Accessing or attempting to access administrative
areas of the school network, or areas not specifically for
student use.
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15.
Use of social networks such as MySpace and FaceBook.
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16.
Use of chatrooms.
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Use of instant messaging.
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18.
Using the network for non-school activities.
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19.
Food and drinks are prohibited in areas near
computers.
Consequences for Inappropriate Use of Technology
Unacceptable uses of St. John Fisher School’s technology
resources may result in the suspension or cancellation of
computer privileges, disciplinary measures noted in the St. John
Fisher School Academic and Behavior Policy, as well as monetary
and/or legal consequences.
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