The Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is dedicated to the teaching mission of the

Catholic Church through service and leadership to the schools of the Archdiocese. We proclaim the Gospel

of Jesus Christ and promote the ideals of message, community, and service. We encourage, support, and

challenge school administrators in their ministry and management. We provide assistance, information, and

direction for the enhancement of quality education in our Catholic schools which strive to instill values for a

lifetime.

With Jesus, the Great Communicator, and in the spirit of our Christian tradition, we recognize that we live in

a new media age, immersed in a new culture with an evolving language. We propose to make use of the

most effective, most powerful means to communicate the integration of faith and culture, which is at the

center of Catholic values and education.

The use of new technologies presents new possibilities and challenges for the mission of the Church and

Catholic education.

The Church views emerging technologies as gifts of the Spirit to this age and challenges "God's faithful

people to make creative use of new discoveries and technologies for the benefit of humanity and the

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNET USERS

The schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as well as the other diocesan schools in Ohio have been

provided with Internet connectivity through the Data Acquisition Sites located throughout the state. This

project is partially funded by the Legislature of the State of Ohio as a valuable educational resource for the

Catholic educational community.

Catholic schools are using new technologies, electronic resources, and Internet access to enhance student

learning and to provide a quality educational experience for all students. Internet access and activities in the

schools are strictly limited to educational use and are teacher supervised and monitored.

In keeping with the mission of the Catholic schools to promote values for a lifetime, the schools will instruct

about and guard against inappropriate, unethical, and illegal use of the Internet by the student or adult user.

In order to ensure the proper use of the Internet and its resources, it is necessary that each user (and also

his/her parents, if the user is a student under 18 years of age) sign the attached Internet agreement before

the user is allowed to access the Internet at school.

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ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Student and adult* access of the Internet with either school accounts, school-sponsored accounts, or adult

personal accounts in the school setting is strictly limited to educational purposes. In cases where remote access

using a school account or school-sponsored account is available, the access is still limited to educational use.

Acceptable use adheres to the Children’s Internet Protection Act, and may be further governed by the policies

of the Data Acquisition Sites or other Internet service providers. Students, including those 18 and over, are not

allowed to access personal accounts at school. School personnel (administrators, faculty and staff members)

are allowed to access personal accounts at school but are subject to the provisions of this policy. *The term adult

refers to administrators, faculty and staff members, parents, volunteers, and other school-affiliated adults. It does

not include students who are 18 years of age or older.

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY

It is the school's responsibility to maintain contact with the Internet provider, ensure educational use not open

access to the Internet, provide for teacher in-service opportunities, address security and discipline issues,

supervise and monitor student access, guard against the access of objectionable material, and to comply with

all technology protection measures of the Children’s Internet Protection Act. The school shall take measures to

provide for the safety and security of minors if using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct

electronic communications. The school shall forbid and take measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure, use,

and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.

USER RESPONSIBILITY

Each user is responsible for all the information that is sent and received under his/her account and/or school

account. Passwords are to be guarded and not displayed nor shared with others. In addition, the user must

strictly adhere to the copyright laws. Unethical and/or illegal activities will not be allowed. Unauthorized access,

including so-called “hacking” is strictly forbidden. Internet privileges will be revoked for those who violate the

educational intent of Internet access.

ONLINE CONDUCT

The user agrees to not submit, publish, and/or display any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane,

sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive or otherwise illegal material; nor shall the user encourage the

use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances. Any use in violation of any local, state, or federal law is also

prohibited and is a breach of the terms and conditions of this policy. Also, any commercial use is strictly

forbidden.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Disciplinary action for inappropriate use of the Internet with a school computer or a personal computer on school

premises will result in loss of Internet privileges for a period of time as determined by the school personnel

authorized to make such determinations. In certain cases, if the inappropriate use also violates other school or

archdiocesan policies, further disciplinary measures may be taken.

AGREEMENT FORM

The attached Internet User Agreement Form governs the user's access of the Internet resources with a school

account, school-sponsored account, or adult personal account accessed with a school computer and/or a

personal computer on school premises. The signed form must be on file at the school before Internet access is

permitted. Signing the form indicates that the user will abide by the rules governing Internet access as stated

in this Internet Acceptable Use Policy and will not hold the school, its personnel and/or the Archdiocese of

Cincinnati or any of its personnel liable in the event of breach of this policy by the user.

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• I have read the terms and conditions of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

• I understand that Internet access is provided for educational purpose(s) only.

• I agree to abide by the terms and conditions stated in the Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

Additionally, I will be responsible for the consequences of inappropriate use of the Internet

which may result in the suspension or revocation of my Internet privileges.

User Name (print) School ____________________________________________________________

User Signature Date _______________________________________________________________

I have read the terms and conditions of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and give

permission for my child to access the Internet in accordance with the provisions of the policy.

Parent/Guardian Name (print)_________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date ______________________________________________________

Student Homeroom ________________________