Technology Policy

We are very pleased to provide our students and staff with access to the School's technology resources, which includes Internet access. Our school's telecommunications, electronic information sources, and networked services open classrooms to a broader array of resources that support and enrich our School's curriculum. Having technology as an integral part of our school not only enables students to develop their computing skills, but is also instrumental in developing the basic, critical thinking, moral and interpersonal skills they will need to meet the intellectual, social, and ethical challenges of society. Additionally, these resources assist communications, enhance productivity, and assist staff in developing new resources and tools for engaging their students in relevant learning activities.

While the Internet is an exciting resource tool, users must be aware that there are services and information available through the Internet that could be offensive and unsuitable for certain groups of users. Of additional concern, the procurement and maintenance involved in ensuring the security, viability and reliability of the resources are costly. For these reasons, Christ The Divine Teacher School has established the enclosed policy to communicate our procedures and safety measures, to govern and guide the use of technology, and to advocate the school community's responsibilities governing the use of the Internet and all electronic devices. To facilitate understanding of these rules of acceptable computer and on-line behavior and the responsibilities required by all parties, age appropriate pledges and/or permission forms are required to be signed for the privilege of independent use of the system and for class use of the Internet. Please note that this policy includes rules for acceptable electronic and communication use, and are applicable to both school and personal electronic property.

We ask for your assistance in developing responsible attitudes, reinforcing appropriate behaviors, and observing security practices. We are confident that good practice and adherence to this policy, coupled with your support and guidance, will ensure that these digital resources provide rich, effective, and safe educational content and experiences. The practices and rules children adopt now will carry over to their outside and future experiences at home, while visiting friends and family, at the public library, and in their future schools or workplaces. Since these resources are encountered outside of school and the home, it is imperative that students learn about proper and safe usage through our combined efforts.

Please read through the Acceptable Use Policy for a complete understanding of school and family responsibilities regarding this school policy. Discuss the Policy with your children and return the permission forms and pledges to indicate your awareness of the policy. You may view the entire policy in *Adobe pdf format here. After viewing the policy click your browser's back button to return to our homepage.

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