Trinity provides computer training and Internet access to promote
educational excellence as a basis for personal development through which we can
become an effective witness for Jesus Christ and strive to accomplish His will
for us. The use of computers is an
integral part of the education and ministries at Trinity.
The following guidelines provide a general outline of acceptable and
unacceptable use of computers and the Internet at Trinity Lutheran Church and
School.
Computer
use is a privilege for the staff, parents, and students of Trinity.
This privilege is maintained by complying with the computer use
guidelines in this policy. Appropriate use of the tools of technology as stated in this
article allows continued access to computers, Trinity's
information network, the Internet, and distance learning tools.
2.
Guidelines for Use of Computers, Internet Access, and Distance Learning
Tools
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2.1
Technology should be used in a way which will treat other people in a God
pleasing manner. Therefore,
downloading, storing, printing or distributing by any other means files, images,
or information that are profane, obscene, or that offends or degrades in any way
is unacceptable.
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2.2
Do not interfere or tamper with the work of another student or a teacher.
This includes degrading or disrupting the normal functions of hardware
and software so that the performance of these items is damaged.
Files and other forms of information are only to be accessed by the
directions of the teacher and under adult supervision.
Students and others will be held responsible for the cost of any repairs
deemed necessary to return the hardware or software to its normal working
capacity.
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2.3
The privacy of other people is to be respected at all times.
Any invasion of privacy, whether it be accessing, using, or altering the
work of another person with out their permission is in violation of this policy.
All standard copyright restrictions are also to be followed at all times.
This includes, but is not limited to, information and software programs.
·
2.4
Reasonable care is to be taken when accessing and downloading files to
determine that they are free from computer viruses. Virus protection programs are not to be disabled or
uninstalled under any circumstances.
·
2.5
Students and non-staff members are to use computers, access the Internet,
and use tools of distance learning only as instructed by a staff member.
Any attempt to gain access to resources, programs, or on-line sites not
authorized by a staff member is not acceptable.
This includes but is not limited to settings such as passwords,
backgrounds, screen savers, icons, etc.
·
2.6
Use of technology at Trinity for personal financial or commercial gain is
prohibited.
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2.7
The following guidelines are to be adhered to when accessing and using
the Internet:
·
2.7.1
Personal information of any kind about the user or another person
(students, teachers, parents, etc.) may not be transmitted.
This includes information about school, home, or that gives the location
of a student at any given time.
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2.7.2
Students and non-staff members may not use any Internet feature,
including the World Wide Web, Telnet, Gopher, Veronica, Archie, Finger, FTP, or
E-mail without the direct personal supervision of a staff member or authorized
volunteer. Direct personal
supervision means that the teacher (or other qualified individual) is present in
the classroom or computer lab and is actively monitoring the work.
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2.7.3
Persons accessing the Internet are expected to maintain a Christ-like
demeanor at all times. Therefore,
no text, image, movie, sound, or other form of media that contains obscene
material or language that offends or degrades others will be allowed.
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2.8
All changes to the hardware and software setup at Trinity Lutheran Church
and School is to be approved and completed by the Technology Committee and other
appropriate authorities.
·
2.9
Trinity maintains a website on the World Wide Web.
The website is a means for communicating information and advertising our
school. The site is a center of
information for members of the Trinity family.
All material published to and downloaded from this site must be approved
by the administration of Trinity prior to its publication on the Internet.
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Technology
Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form
Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Elkhart,
IN
I
have read, or had explained to me, the Trinity Lutheran School Technology
Acceptable Use Policy attached to this page.
I agree to follow the policy while using technology and accessing the
Internet at Trinity. I understand
that using Trinity Lutheran School's computers and access to
the Internet is only for school related educational purposes.
I also understand that the use of these items is a privilege which can be
revoked by my teacher if I do not follow the acceptable use guidelines.
Student
name: ______________________________________________________
Signature:
_________________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________________________
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I
have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Guidelines for Use of
Computers, Internet Access, and Distance Learning Tools for Trinity Lutheran
School. I give my consent for the
above student to have access to Trinity Lutheran School computers, Internet
access, and distance learning tools. I
understand that I accept responsibility for the supervision of student
technology use when it is not in a school setting.
Parent
name: ______________________________________________________
Signature:
________________________________________________________
Date:
____________________________________________________________
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Permission
for Publication of student work/pictures
Trinity
maintains a website on the World Wide Web, www.trinityl.org.
The site is a means for communicating information and advertising our
school. I understand that
from time-to-time Trinity may wish to publish examples of student projects,
photographs of students, and other work on its website for these reasons.
The website is a chance for students to have their work published and
shared worldwide. This is a great
way for out of town friends and relatives to keep in touch with the events at
Trinity and have a means to view and enjoy student work.
All
student work and pictures published will be anonymous, or only the student's
first name will be used to maintain privacy for that child. Parents will also be notified when their child=s
work or picture is published on the website through normal channels of
communication
____
My child's
work and photographs can be published on the Internet at Trinity's
web site. (www.trinityl.org)
____
I would prefer that my child's
work and picture not be published on the Internet.
Parent
name: _______________________________________________________
Parent
Signature: ____________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________________________
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Technology
Acceptable Use Policy Staff Agreement Form
Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Elkhart,
IN
I
have read the Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Trinity Lutheran
Church and School and agree to promote this agreement within the ministries at
Trinity. I agree to instruct the
members of the Trinity Lutheran community on the acceptable use of technology
and the Internet. I also agree to
adhere to the following staff related technology use policies in addition to the
general acceptable use policy:
1.
I have read and understand the policy manual section relating to the use
of technology items at Trinity.
2.
I have read, understand, and agree to follow the acceptable use policy.
3.
I understand that I am responsible for the use of technology in my
ministry area and for individuals using technology under my supervision and
agree to enforce the acceptable use policy during these times.
4.
I will keep the administration and technology specialist informed of
technology projects that are being conducted in my ministry and any special
needs that they may require.
5.
I will participate in training activities at Trinity and/or other
professional workshops that will continue to keep me informed and give me a
basic comfort level with every changing technologies.
Staff
member name: ____________________________________________
Staff
member signature: _________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________________________
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Technology
Acceptable Use Policy
Staff
Remote Access Agreement Form
Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Elkhart,
IN
Trinity
has attempted to make access to informational technologies convenient for all
staff members. One of the ways that
these technologies can be accessed is through the use of remote control of
computers on Trinity's
campus from other locations. In
order to provide secure and consistent access to the computers on campus, users
of Trinity's remote access service need to be aware of
and adhere to the following policies while on staff at Trinity and using remote
access services.
6.
All programs, computer settings, and passwords need to be installed and
assigned by the technology specialist. Staff
members should not remove, install, or change these items in any way.
7.
Staff members must be trained by the technology specialist on the use the
remote control software prior to installation and use.
8.
I will notify the computer specialist if a problem occurs in the software
and the remote fails to function properly.
9.
I understand that all software used is licensed to Trinity Lutheran
Church and School and will be removed from my computer if my employment at
Trinity is terminated.
10.
Remote access is designed to be a means of connecting remote computers to
the computers at Trinity when it is not possible to physically access computers
on campus. Staff members need to
use their best judgment in using this service as it causes an increase in
network traffic and could cause a decrease in performance for all users if
abused.
11.
A staff member that fails to follow the remote access policy could lose
remote access services to Trinity's
computer network.
Staff
member name: ____________________________________________
Staff
member signature: _________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________________________
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