GCA Electronic Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement
Grace Christian Academy provides a wide range of computer resources to its students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the Academy. In the traditional library media center and classroom, materials have been screened for accuracy and appropriateness for each grade level. Electronic access to information is not always subject to prior screening and evaluation. GCA will use reasonable safeguards that include filters and procedures to guide students in the use of electronic resources. As much as possible, staff will provide guidelines to appropriate resources which are suited to the learning objectives. All use of electronic resources will be related to the GCA curriculum and the information gathered from these sources will be used to enhance and improve teaching and learning at GCA.
Access to computers will be given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Students may pursue electronic research independent of staff supervision only if they been granted parental permission and have submitted all required forms. Computer storage areas will be treated like school lockers. Files may be reviewed to ensure that users are using these resources responsibly.
As a user of GCA computers, you are expected to review and understand the "Acceptable Use Procedures". All students in grades 4-12 are granted Internet access and are granted e-mail access (to their own accounts). Parents have the right to restrict their students’ access to the Internet and/or e-mail. Students must adhere to GCA’s guidelines regarding Internet and e-mail use.
Acceptable Use Procedures:
2. Protect your user name and password logon information from others. Do not use other users’ passwords.
3. Respect GCA property and be responsible in the use of the equipment. Do not destroy, modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way.
4. Do not use GCA computers for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate or indecent purposes.
5. Do not delete or add software to GCA computers without approval of the teacher.
6. Do not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material. GCA has hired a third party to filter all outgoing and incoming information that will keep most ‘bad’ sites off of our network.
7. Be ethical and courteous. Do not send hateful, harassing, obscene, or discriminatory e-mail, or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors.
8. GCA computers may not be used to interfere or disrupt other users, services or equipment, including distribution of unsolicited advertising (Spam), propagation of viruses and distribution of large quantities of information (chain letters, network games or broadcasting messages).
9. Do not assume that because something is on the Internet that you may copy it. Respect copyrights. Questions, please ask a staff member.
10. Do not use GCA computers for commercial or political activity
*Some information presented on this form has been obtained from Knox County School Districts
Sanctions:
2. Additional disciplinary action may be taken as appropriate according to general school rules for behavior.
3. Law enforcement agencies may be involved in some violations.
User Agreement; and Parent Permission Form
STUDENT
I understand and will abide by the above Internet Use Agreement. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action.
Student Full Name: __________________________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN
As the parent or legal guardian of the student signing above, I have read the attached "Acceptable Use Policy" related to Internet and Other Electronic Resources and hereby grant permission for my son or daughter to access the computer resources provided by GCA. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. Grace Christian Academy has taken precautions to eliminate controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for GCA to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.
Parent or Guardian's Name (please print): _________________________
Parent or Guardian's Signature: _________________________________
Grade: _______ Phone: ________________________
Please return this page to GCA via your student’s teacher.
Thank You, GCA Technology Department
