Facing a society that emphasizes information and communication, our educators must infuse technology into daily learning to empower our students as information seekers, navigators, evaluators, effective communicators, and most importantly, disciples of Christ. This curriculum is designed to set the groundwork for student success and responsibility as a Catholic citizen.

This Computer Technology Curriculum Guide was presented to Kathy O’Hara, PhD., Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and Karla Leibham, Associate Superintendent, and has received their approval. This Curriculum Guide should be implemented to the extent possible in each school beginning in the Fall of 2004.

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(School Name) adheres to the Archdiocesan of Kansas City in Kansas Acceptable Use Policy outlined below and requires parents/guardians and students to agree in writing to the terms and conditions of the policy.

Before students will be allowed to use the school computer network, this agreement must be signed and returned to school. Parents and students are responsible for any monetary expenses incurred by intentional or negligent damages to computer hardware or software caused by the students.

ARCHDIOCESE OF KANSAS IN KANSAS CITY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR COMPUTERS

Computers are used to support learning and to enhance instruction. Computer networks allow people to interact with many computers and people. It is a general policy that all computers used through (School Name) are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner.

The use of computers is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The administration, faculty and staff may deny, revoke, or suspend user accounts at any time. The System Administrator will deem what is inappropriate use and may close an account as required.

All students are expected to abide by basic rules of computer etiquette. These include but are not limited to the following:
A. Be polite
B. Use appropriate language
C. Always cite your source when using electronic resources
D. Keep all computer areas clean and free of food and drink
E. Never use a computer to harm other people, or enter into their files
F. Treat computer hardware or software with respect
G. Do not give out personal information

Failure of students to adhere to computer policy and guidelines for the use of (School Name) computers, as described below, will result in the loss of individual access privileges. Unacceptable uses of computer hardware and software are:
A. Copying commercial software in violation of federal or international copy write laws.
B. Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be offensive to other users.
C. Using (School Name) computer network for commercial gain or illegal activity.
D. Users giving their password to another user.
E. Unauthorized inspection, alteration, deletion, publication, copying, or tampering with files.
F. Use or downloading of any software, online service, or other media, without the permission from the supervising teacher or network administrator.
G. Removal of any piece of (School Name) Computer equipment, hardware or software, from its designated place, without permission.
H. Intentional access of an inappropriate web site.

These rules will apply:
A. Students will follow teacher directed procedures at all times.
B. The person to whom an account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper use.
C. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of all privileges. Vandalism is defined as a malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, computer or network attached to the (School Name) computer network.

All terms and conditions as stated in this document are applicable to (School Name). These terms reflect the agreement and understanding of all parties. These terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas and the United States of America.

I have read and understand the terms of the Archdiocesan of Kansas City in Kansas Acceptable Use Policy.

___________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature / Date

___________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature / Date

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Acknowledgements

This curriculum guide is the work of many people. In particular, we acknowledge and thank the following for their roles in this project:

· The teachers, principals, and patrons of the Archdiocese for providing and upgrading hardware, software, and visionary information upon which this project is based.

· The generous and patient staff of the Archdiocesan Education Office for their guidance, support, meeting space, and secretarial assistance.

· The principals of the Archdiocese for allowing the SAC committee members to meet many times during the school year.

We dedicate this to the students of our Catholic Schools, that with God’s grace, may they use technology for His greater honor and glory.

 

Members of the Computer Technology Subject Area Committee:

Shawn Altman, Sacred Heart, Chair
Brien O’Neill, Bishop Miege
Amanda Appl, St. Ann
Lisa Cantwell, St. John/Holy Family
Joan Jaska, Cure of Ars
Jean Napier-Faeih, Holy Trinity
Kathy Bovaird, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Angela Crews, Immaculata

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