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Guardian Student/Family Consents 2024-2025

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Technology 

PURPOSE

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School recognizes technology as a valuable educational tool. The administration and faculty are committed to teaching students to work and learn effectively with technology, with particular emphasis on responsible and ethical use of technological resources. The policy outlined below applies to all technology use, including but not limited to Internet use.

GOAL

The school’s goal is to prepare students for life in an electronic, global community. To this end, the school will:

  • Provide a variety of technology based learning tools
  • Teach technology skills
  • Integrate technology with curriculum
  • Encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Encourage responsible and ethical practices
 

The St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Acceptable Use Policy for Technology contains two components; Principles of Use, which presents the terms under which one accesses the network and/or uses computer equipment; Policies & Procedures , which addresses specific actions both required and prohibited.

PRINCIPLES OF USE

  1. Any student accessing the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Network (a “user”) has no expectation of privacy. Any and all interactions by students with devices (any website visited, e-mail sent or received, any document composed, whether saved or not, any keystroke made) may be observed as it is occurring or reviewed at a later time.
  2. Use of devices at St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is a privilege, not a right. This privilege may be modified, suspended, or revoked if it is abused. There may be further consequences to classroom performance and/or grades if computer privileges are changed. These consequences are the sole responsibility of the student.
  3. Users are to respect the rights and intellectual property of others. All sources obtained by the student must be cited. Failure to do so results in plagiarism and invites the consequences for cheating as stated in the STGGCS Handbook.
  4. Student use of Internet is highly restricted, and at the sole discretion of the teacher. Students will be prohibited from using the internet independently.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

While the following Policies & Procedures address specific required and prohibited actions, it is reasonable to state that no listing can be complete, because no policy can anticipate every situation that could be encountered. Students, who lack maturity to exercise responsible behavior that respects the online safety of the user and safety of the overall network, will have their access to school technological resources revoked.

  1. Students must login/logout on the device using their own assigned, valid login.
  2. Use of devices at St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is specifically for educational purposes. Communication using messaging systems including, but not limited to web-based e-mail programs, direct messaging, or social media platforms on any electronic device is prohibited.
  3. Access to and use of any social networking systems is prohibited.
  4. Use of all devices is restricted to approved access and use as determined by the administration and teachers.
  5. Students are not to plagiarize content and may not present the work of another unless that work is cited.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School may add and/or amend the rules stated in the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology as needed.

CONSEQUENCES for violating these rules may result in any/all of the following as is appropriate. Such consequences are at the sole discretion of the principal.

  1. Parent notification and conference with teacher/principal.
  2. Computer privileges suspended or revoked.
  3. Suspension from school.
  4. Withdrawal/ expulsion from school.

PARENT CONTRACT

My/Our signature below indicates that I/We have read, understand and agree with the AUP for Technology at STGGCS. I/We understand that although filtering software is in place, there is no guarantee that all controversial material will be blocked.  I/We will not hold the school responsible for materials acquired in use, or any effect on my child as a result of its accidental or deliberate acquisiton.  I/We have discussed appropriate use of devices with my child and accept responsbility for his/her compliance.

STUDENT CONTRACT

My signature below indicates that I have read the AUP for Technology with my parents and understand what is required to earn the priviledge of technology use at my school.  I understand and agree with the Student Code of Honor and promise to be a responsbile steward in my use of technology to support my learning.  I understand that choosing to disregard any of the policies or procedures named above will result in the consequences outlined.

Photo Release Authorization 

This Photo Release Authorization serves the purpose of marketing and/or promoting the interests of Catholic education, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School/Parish and includes use in any printed materials, weekly newsletter, and any other visual display or media.  I understand that student names will never be published with such photographs.  Therefore, I hereby waive any and all rights for remuneration of any kind which could otherwise accrue for the use of such photos.

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Agreement of Cooperation & Support 

CATHOLIC/CHRISTIAN VALUES

1. I/We as parents recognize our responsibility as prime educators of our children.

2. I/We acknowledge the importance of teaching Catholic/Christian values by word and example and will actively cooperate with St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in maintaining a Catholic school community, which teaches and reninforces Catholic/Christian values and habits.

3. I/We pledge to communicate in a respectful and timely manner with administration, faculty, staff and all members of the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School community.

4. I/We pledge to maintain a Catholic/Christian atmosphere in our home through regular prayer; regular attendance at Sunday mass; acknowledge our commitment to practicing the Catholic faith.

5. I/We pledge to be involved in and support the sacramental program at St. Gregory the Great Catholic School by assisting in the preparation of our children and by attending all First Eucharist and First Reconciliation parent meetings scheduled for the parents of children receiving these Sacraments.

SUPPORT POLICY

1. I/We pledge to support and cooperate with the administration, faculty, staff, and to adhere to all policies set forth by St. Gregory the Great Catholic School.

2. I/We acknowledge that positive and open communication between home and school is in the best interest of the school community, and is vital in creating a healthy climate conducive to a quality education.

3. I/We agree to communicate honestly and respectfully with all faculty and staff.

4. I/We agree that the administration has the right to dismiss a student in the best interest of the student or the school.

5. I/We have read, understand, and agree to comply with the tuition policy as published in my signed tuition agreement and pledge to remain current on tuition payments.

6. I/We understand & acknowledge that registration fees and tuition cover partial cost to educate students.  Therefore, we agree to participate in the Parent Stewardship Program outlined in the registration packet.

7. I/We agree that, as a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School PTSG (Parent Teacher Stewardship Group), I/We will make every effort to attend PTSG general meetings and to attend and supoort school events and fundraisers.

8. I/We understand that all families are expected to participate in preparation for, and to attend the spring fundraiser and fundraisers throughtout the year.

I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT THOROUGHLY AND HAVE FILLED IT IN COMPLETELY. I/WE UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AS SET FORTH BY ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL.