Holy Name of Mary School

___________________________________________________________________________________Father David Regan, Pastor                         Mrs.  Marcia Velasco, Principal

Student Technology Use and Behavior Policy

Holy Name of Mary School (the “school”) has established a technology network with access to the Internet for its students. This network has been established for limited educational purposes only. By agreeing to this policy the student(s) and the parents and/or guardians of the student(s) fully agree to the following:

There is NO RIGHT TO PRIVACY when using the school's technology resources. Administration, faculty, and other authorized persons have the right to review any and all material saved, transmitted, accessed, or momentarily in use by the student in accord with the policy set by the school's administration. 

There is NO ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH when using the school's technology resources, which is viewed by the administration as a limited educational forum; and student behavior is expected to conform to values consistent with the Catholic faith both inside and outside the school setting.

All access to the school's technology resources will be permitted only under the authorization of a member of the school staff.

The student agrees that all information transmitted through the use of the school’s technology resources (including e-mail, G-Suite (Google) apps, web page publication, or other Internet postings) will be sent, received, or posted only under the authorization of a member of the school’s staff with the explicit permission of that staff member.

The student agrees to stop using any and all of the school's technology resources whenever requested to do so by a member of staff or other authorized person.

The student agrees never to transmit via the school’s technology or personal technology resources the personal information (name, age, gender, address, phone number, e-mail address and the like) of himself or herself as well as that of any other person.

The student agrees never to arrange for a meeting with any person at any time using the technology resources.

The student agrees to notify a staff member immediately if he or she is asked for personal information, views inappropriate materials, or in any other way feels violated, harassed, uncomfortable, or accosted through the school's technology resources. 

The student agrees never to access, transmit, or retransmit material which promotes violence or advocates destruction of property, including, but not limited to, access to information concerning the manufacture of destructive devices, such as explosives, fireworks, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, and the like.

The student agrees never to access, transmit, or retransmit any information containing sexually oriented material, which means any pictures or writings that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings by the description or portrayal of sexual activity or nude human form.

The student agrees never to use the school's technology resources for commercial purposes. The student will never buy nor sell anything using the school's technology resources.

The school's system will never be used for political lobbying, although it may be used to communicate with elected representatives to express opinions on political issues.

The student agrees never to tamper with any software and/or hardware including software or hardware that guard the school's network from unmanaged Internet use. The student agrees never to tamper with any security system that protects the school's technology resources.

The student agrees to use only the software and/or hardware permitted by a member of staff for express educational purposes. The student agrees never to use the school's technology resources to gain unauthorized access to another technology network (hacking).

The student agrees never to transmit (download or upload)) any computer file, application, or other computer resource to or from the school's technology network. This includes the unauthorized installation of software from a CD-ROM, flash drive, or other media.

The student agrees never to use inappropriate, obscene, profane, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language. The student agrees never to post false information or engage in personal, prejudicial, or discriminatory attacks.  Student behavior is expected to conform to values consistent with the Catholic faith.

The student agrees never to harass another person by use of any technology resources. Harassment is defined as any action that distresses or annoys another person. The student agrees to stop immediately any and all behavior that is construed by another as unwelcome. 

The student agrees never to use any of the school's technology resources to plagiarize. Plagiarism is defined as taking the idea or writing of others and presenting them as one's own.

The student agrees to respect the right of intellectual property of other people and to respect all copyright laws. The student agrees that if he or she is unsure whether copyright law is being respected, he or she will bring this question immediately to the attention of a staff member.

The student agrees never to participate in illegal activity using the technology resources. The school will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the school's resources.

The school will not be held responsible for the actions of a student who is in violation of any of the terms of this policy. This responsibility is extended to, but not limited to: loss of data or interruptions of service, the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the school's system, or any financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the school's technology resources.

The school reserves the right to establish rules and regulations regarding the use of the school’s technology resources, and behavior is expected to conform to values consistent with the Catholic faith both inside and outside the school setting.

A student found in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, temporary removal from the school's system, permanent removal from the system, or other appropriate disciplinary action in accord with the rules and regulations of the school, including suspension or expulsion, and /or legal action.

The student agrees to use his/her G-Suite for Education (Google) account for educational purposes only.

The student agrees not to share his/her password with another student.

The student agrees not to use another student or staff member’s account for any reason.

The student agrees not to use school technology resources (including the network and student accounts) for unauthorized purposes.

The student agrees not to use his/her G-Suite for Education account for non-school related use or communication.

Social Networking - Student behavior is expected to conform to values consistent with the Catholic faith, both inside and outside the school setting, relating to the use of and participation in social networking.  

• Any technology use or use of social networking sites to display any wording or images of any student engaged in any activity which, in the sole discretion of the school administration, is inappropriate, crude, vulgar, or a violation of values consistent with the Catholic faith, or is illegal in any respect, will be subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, suspension, expulsion and/or legal action.
• Any technology use by any student, in school or at  home, which includes viewing or distributing any images, wording, messages or material which are, in the sole discretion of the school administration, obscene, harassing, racist, inflammatory, malicious, fraudulent or libelous will be subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, suspension, expulsion and/or legal action.

I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this acceptable use policy and I have discussed it with my child/children, who also agree(s) to the foregoing terms.  I understand this policy applies to usage of school technology resources both at home and at school.

Parent/ Guardian Signature:  _________________ Date:  __________________

Name of Student:  ________________                    Grade:  __________________

       Holy Name of Mary School

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Father David Regan, Pastor                         Mrs.  Pamela Sanders, Principal

This is to acknowledge I have received an iPad from Holy Name of Mary School.

Providing and issuing iPads for instructional use to the students is an important part of Holy Name of Mary School’s instructional program. The student will use the device every day to support and guide his or her learning. Certain guidelines are necessary to protect the iPad and the school network. These guidelines are also in place to ensure that this technology serves as an effective instructional tool.

The use of Holy Name of Mary School’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. The privilege of using the technology resources provided by Holy Name of Mary School is limited to educational purposes only and is not transferable or extendible by students to people or groups outside the school.  

I acknowledge the terms of the Student Technology Use and Behavior Policy and Mobile Device Policy, both of which are attached hereto, apply to my child’s use of this iPad.  If a person violates any of the terms and conditions named in the policy, the privilege of being loaned this device may be terminated, access to the school technology resources may be denied, and the appropriate disciplinary action shall be applied, in accordance with the student handbook.

I acknowledge the device must be returned to Holy Name of Mary School by Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the condition in which it was received.  I acknowledge that my child and I will be held responsible for maintaining the loaner device and keeping it in good working order.  I acknowledge neither my child nor I may not affix labels or stickers to the device or alter it in any other way (ie. drawing or making any other markings on the device).

I acknowledge that should the device become damaged through normal use, Holy Name of Mary School will assist to repair or replace damaged equipment resulting from normal use with the manufacturer.  I acknowledge that I will be responsible for damages resulting from abuse or neglect, as determined by school administration.  In case of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, a police report MUST be filed with the local police department and a copy submitted to the school office.  Should it be determined by school administration that the iPad was damaged as a result of abuse or neglect, the replacement cost will be $200.00.

I acknowledge that failure to adhere to these terms may result in my child forfeiting use of the device.

Please fill out the information on the back. Return this form to your homeroom teacher so that the iPad may be given to the student.

iPad Student/Parent User Agreement

Please complete the boxes below to identify the student and their assigned device.

Signing indicates you have read and understand the iPad policies

90 S. Grove Street _· Valley Stream, NY 11580 _· Tel: (516) 825-4009 _· Fax: (516) 825-2710

website:  http://www.hnomschool.org

   Holy Name of Mary School

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Father David Regan, Pastor                         Mrs.  Marcia Velasco, Principal

This is to acknowledge I have received a Chromebook from Holy Name of Mary School.

Providing and issuing Chromebooks for instructional use to the students is an important part of Holy Name of Mary School’s instructional program. The student will use the device every day to support and guide his or her learning. Certain guidelines are necessary to protect the Chromebook and the school network. These guidelines are also in place to ensure that this technology serves as an effective instructional tool.

The use of Holy Name of Mary School’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. The privilege of using the technology resources provided by Holy Name of Mary School is limited to educational purposes only and is not transferable or extendible by students to people or groups outside the school.  

I acknowledge the terms of the Student Technology Use and Behavior Policy and Mobile Device Policy, both of which are attached hereto, apply to my child’s use of this Chromebook.  If a person violates any of the terms and conditions named in the policy, the privilege of being loaned this device may be terminated, access to the school technology resources may be denied, and the appropriate disciplinary action shall be applied, in accordance with the student handbook.

I acknowledge the device must be returned to Holy Name of Mary School by Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the condition in which it was received.  I acknowledge that my child and I will be held responsible for maintaining the loaner device and keeping it in good working order.  I acknowledge neither my child nor I may not affix labels or stickers to the device or alter it in any other way (ie. drawing or making any other markings on the device).

I acknowledge that should the device become damaged through normal use, Holy Name of Mary School will assist to repair or replace damaged equipment resulting from normal use with the manufacturer.  I acknowledge that I will be responsible for damages resulting from abuse or neglect, as determined by school administration.  In case of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, a police report MUST be filed with the local police department and a copy submitted to the school office.  Should it be determined by school administration that the Chromebook was damaged as a result of abuse or neglect, the replacement cost will be $200.00.

I acknowledge that failure to adhere to these terms may result in my child forfeiting use of the device.

Please fill out the information on the back. Return this form to your homeroom teacher so that the Chromebook may be given to the student.

Chromebook Student/Parent User Agreement:

Please complete the boxes below to identify the student and their assigned device.

Signing indicates you have read and understand the Chromebook policies.

You may make a copy for your records.

90 S. Grove Street _· Valley Stream, NY 11580 _· Tel: (516) 825-4009 _· Fax: (516) 825-2710

website:  http://www.hnomschool.org