St. Gabriel School is pleased to make Internet/computer services available to its students.  The purpose of this policy is to protect the users and the school from inappropriate use of all computing resources. 
 
The parents of students who utilize St. Gabriel School technology (i.e. all computers and computer related resources) will be asked to sign a Network Internet Access Agreement.  This agreement only has to be signed one time, unless changes are required, and will be binding for the duration of the student’s career at St. Gabriel School .  Failure to submit a signed copy of the agreement will result in the inability of the student(s) to use the computing resources until a signed copy is made available to St. Gabriel School .  As stated in the agreement, improper use of the technology will result in the revocation of all computing privileges for the user, as well as other disciplinary actions as determined by the principal.

The agreement includes the following information: 
  *  Technology is defined as all computing hardware, software, user data and peripherals either on stand-alone equipment or connected to the local area network.  Such hardware and software include, but are not limited to, scanners, printers, the internet, projectors, pc’s, monitors, keyboards, mice, mice pads and data stored either on the local machines or on the network.
  *  The use of technology at St. Gabriel School is a privilege.  Therefore, irresponsible use of the technology is cause for revocation of the privilege.
   *  Students will not be permitted to install unauthorized software or download unauthorized information on school computers.  Authorized materials will be determined on a case by case basis.  The school has installed a filtering program in an attempt to block access to inappropriate sites.
   *  The technology will be used only for school work as directed by St. Gabriel School faculty and staff.
    *  Each student is responsible for good behavior while using the technology.  The same rules that apply with regard to courtesy and respect for people and property also apply with regard to the use of technology as stipulated in the Student Handbook.
    *  The students will only use the Internet under the supervision of a teacher or staff member. 
    *  The network administrator has the right to monitor all technology activities, including, but not limited to e-mail correspondence, Internet searches and all material created using school technology and/or stored on school equipment.
    *   St. Gabriel School , the School Commission, and network administrators are released from any and all claims that may arise as a result inappropriate use of technology or the failure to use the technology within the guidelines set forth in the Network and Internet Access Agreement.

If you have no objections to your child using the Internet as an educational tool, please read and discuss the attached form with your child.  You and your child should sign the accompanying form and return it to your child’s teacher.