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Responsible Use. Technology and Internet use at Holy Name School, whether on a student-operated iPad or a school computer, is to be used for educational purposes that serve the school’s mission. It is expected that all Holy Name students will use the iPads respectfully and for the sole purpose of deepening and enriching their educational experiences at Holy Name School. The use of iPads in the classroom is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to uphold the values and expectations set forth in the Mission Statement and the Code of Conduct as these two documents extend to the electronic world. The following Responsible Use Policy is provided to make all users, including parents, aware of the additional responsibilities associated with efficient, ethical, and lawful use of technology. If a student violates any of the following terms and conditions, he or she may lose technology privileges and suffer disciplinary consequences. Disciplinary consequences include, but are not limited to: warnings, detentions, suspension, loss of iPad privileges, removal of iPad apps, placement of first stage or second stage probation, parent phone calls and/or meetings, and/or expulsion. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved. Ø Unacceptable conduct and/or illegal interaction with the information service is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: o Cyber bullying or anything that can be construed as cyber bullying, including sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures or harassing and violating others o Using the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other contracts o Vandalizing the data of another user o Wastefully using finite resources o Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities o Accessing inappropriate matter on the Internet o Using technology capabilities for cheating o Using technology capabilities for communicating with other students during class o Disabling or attempting to disable school-installed software such as internet filtering and antivirus o Invading the privacy of individuals which includes but is not limited to accessing another person’s account and/ or files and taking pictures or videos of a student or teacher unknowingly o Posting personal communications without the author’s consent o Posting anonymous messages o Use of non-educational social media networks or apps during the school day which include but are not limited to Facebook, FormSpring, MySpace, InstaGram, and Twitter o Placing unlawful information on a system o Using abusive or otherwise objectionable language o Sending messages that are likely to result in the loss of recipients’ work or systems o Degrading the good name of Holy Name School in any technological communication both within and outside of school o Sending chain letters, broadcast, chats, texts, or instant messages to a list of others o Use of the information services for commercial activities for profit or product advertising o Degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance o Political lobbying o Any other use which would violate the policies of Holy Name School concerning proper student conduct and/or which would violate the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. o Use of a non-Holy Name network Ø All members of the Holy Name community are expected to practice netiquette while using technology. Netiquette is defined as network etiquette and includes the following: o Politeness o Use of appropriate language o Privacy o Limited disruptions Ø Students are personally responsible for their use of technology as well as for what happens to their personal technology tools. Students are responsible for everything posted on their social media networks regardless of whether or not they posted them as well as for comments they post on other people’s accounts. Ø If a Holy Name student is found to have a repetitive disciplinary issue due to the use of a specific app, the teacher has the right to delete the app from the students’ iPad.