CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

If a student chooses to bring drugs or alcohol to school or to a school event, or is
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she becomes a threat to the good of
the community. For that reason disciplinary action will be taken (see Discipline
Board section).
This policy shall apply to any student on or off school property during a school
activity.
Technology
• Computer Usage
All use of computers shall be consistent with Carmel Catholic High School’s goal of
promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and
communication. The failure of any user to follow the terms of the Authorization for
Network Access form, which is signed by each student and his/her parents and
which is kept on file in the Deans’ Office, will result in the loss of privileges,
disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.
Acceptable Use: Access to Carmel Catholic High School’s computer network must
be for the purpose of education or research and be consistent with the educational
objectives of the school. School officials may monitor any use of computers.
Unacceptable Use: Students using the computer network for illegal or
inappropriate activity will have computer access privileges revoked; school
disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
• Technology Use Outside of School
Parents/guardians are primarily responsible for the student’s appropriate and
ethical use of technology outside of school. However, the inappropriate use of
technology outside of school may subject the student to disciplinary action.
Inappropriate use for technology may include, but is not limited to, harassment of
others, use of the school name, remarks directed to or about teachers and staff,
offensive communications including videos, photographs, and threats.
Unauthorized costs incurred for online purchases charged to the school are the
responsibility of the student and her/his family.
• Authorization for Network Access
Each teacher must sign this Network Access Authorization as a condition for using
Carmel Catholic High School’s network connection. Each student and his or her
parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Network Access Authorization before being
granted unsupervised access. Carmel Catholic High School Board of Corporators
members, Board of Directors members, administrators, and staff are treated like
teachers for purposes of this Network Access Authorization. Please read this
document carefully before signing.
All use of the network shall be consistent with Carmel Catholic High School’s goal
of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation,
and communication. This Network Access Authorization does not attempt to state
all required or proscribed behavior by users. However, some specific examples
are provided. The failure of any user to follow the terms of the Network Access
Authorization will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or
appropriate legal action. The signature(s) at the end of this document is legally
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