SLUH Student and Parent Handbook - St. Louis University High ...

University High School. Students can easily communicate with teachers and
important school notices will be sent through the e-mail system. Therefore,
students should check their SLUH e-mail account regularly.
Technology provides additional tools for students as they grow in their
knowledge of the world. Technology resources include computers, phones,
video equipment, copy machines, and all information storage devices. The use
of all equipment is a privilege, not a right; with this privilege comes
responsibility. If a student requests a search on the Internet that the librarian
questions, she or the student should contact the teacher for clarification.
Technology resources should be used for educational purposes, and rules of
good behavior and moral responsibility should apply.
We realize that there are many Internet web sites that students use and will
continue to use. These include, but are not limited to Facebook, ChatRoulette,
Webshot, STL Punk, My Space, Geocities, Picture Trails, etc. You should be
aware that the school has the ability to review these sites, and access to these
sites are prohibited in our library. Your enrollment at SLUH may be in
jeopardy if any inappropriate content, posted or provided by you,
communicates ideas or values that conflict with SLUH’s Mission as a Jesuit,
Catholic school. This even includes your friends’ web sites that have you
representing SLUH in some inappropriate manner or behavior.
While we realize that there are things beyond one’s control, we expect students
to make an effort to avoid any inappropriate situation and take responsibility
for their behavior and choices. Violations of SLUH's technology policy
include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following:
a. Student accessibility to information. Students may not access
objectionable materials, which include pornography, instructions that
encourage violent or illegal acts, racist tracts or hate speech used for
anything other than legitimate academic pursuit.
b. Unauthorized copying or theft of software or other intellectual
property. Copying of software without a site license or permission
from the creator is prohibited.
c. Harassment using technological systems. No SLUH phone system,
copy machine or computer system may be used to send obscene or
unwelcome messages.
d. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks. This
includes vandalizing, hacking or destroying systems or equipment
including hardware or software. Trespassing another's folders, work
or files without specific permission is prohibited.
e. Invasion of the property of individuals or the school's. Attempts to
access another user's or the school's private files, phones or E- mail
messages without specific permission will be considered theft.
f. Employing the Internet for commercial purposes. No equipment
should be used for private gain or commercial purpose.
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