A ministry of Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier

2014-2015

Fall 2014

Dear Parents,
The use of the Internet and computer is increasing in our classrooms as computers are a vital tool in
the learning and instructional process of your student. Information is now available and being
delivered by computers over networks such as the Internet. As with all classroom assignments and
projects, the students are guided and monitored in their work by their teacher. The Internet is a
resource with access to other networks and people around the world; therefore, it is very possible
that students may have access to information, which may not be appropriate for their age level.
As a Christian school, we are very protective of our students and thoughtfully limit their access to
content in our textbooks, our libraries, and through technology. Regarding technology, Whittier
Christian Schools complies with the federal Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). More information
can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act; or on our website. As
a compliant school, we have Internet safety policies that include technology protection and content
filtering measures. Our content filtering services block materials that are harmful to minors on all
computers accessing the Internet from our Maybrook or Newlin campus servers. This information is
presented annually to our students and families at our back-to-school nights and in writing through
our Parent/Student Technology Agreement.
As technology progresses, we are keeping up with the times. WCS plans to create a Google account
for each child that would allow a virtual portfolio of your childs work to follow them through their
time at Whittier Christian Schools. All accounts will be created under the Whittier Christian name
and will be closely monitored by our teachers and tech team. If you dont feel comfortable with this,
please circle no on the following page regarding the approval of a Google account.
The responsibility for appropriate use rests with the student. We will instruct your student in the
proper use of the Internet. It is also very important to discuss the appropriate use of the Internet
with your child and to monitor their Internet use at home. At an appropriate time, your students
computer teacher will discuss the importance of using the Internet and other computer resources
properly with your student. We want to make you familiar with our expectations as well.
Please review the following with your child. We ask that you sign and date the form to acknowledge
that you have received the information and reviewed it. Please return the signed form to your
students classroom teacher.

A ministry of Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier
2014-2015


Computer and Internet Rules
Second Eighth Grade Acceptable Use Policy

I understand that as I use computers, and the Internet under the direction of a
teacher, I will follow these rules:

I will use computers and the Internet in an appropriate and safe way. I may use the Internet
for finding information and/or to communicate with students, only when given instruction to
do so.

I will not send information that does not belong to me or send inappropriate material over
the Internet.

I will never damage or destroy computers or the work of another student or interfere with
another students computer.

I will be polite and follow all procedures in the computer lab and the classroom.

I will always use appropriate language that is pleasing to the Lord.

I will never give out personal information over the Internet.

I will respect my privacy and not give my home address, phone number, names or addresses
of family members, or the addresses or phone numbers of other students.

I will use the iPads for photography or video only when I have received permission from both
a faculty/staff member and those being recorded or photographed.

The Tech Teacher will set the procedures for using computers and the Internet in the
computer lab and I agree to follow them.

My son/daughter and I have read these rules and discussed the content. He/she agrees to follow
these rules whenever using the computers and Internet connection during school.

Students Name: ______________________________Grade______

Students Signature: ___________________________Date:_______

Parent Signature: _____________________________Date:_______

YES or NO (circle one) A Google account may be setup by Whittier Christian Schools for my
student. I understand that the email features of this account will not be activated for students in
grades Kindergarten-3
rd
grade. Upper grade students will have access to email for school use only.


Please return this form to students classroom teacher by Aug. 29, 2014.
If you have questions or concerns please feel free to talk with Mrs. Biesiada.

A ministry of Calvary Baptist Church of Whittier
2014-2015


Computer and Internet Rules
Grades Kindergarten First Grade

Please read this to your student
I understand that as I use computers in the computer lab,
I will follow these rules:

I will use computers in an appropriate and safe way. I will not run in the lab or move any
computer equipment.

I will never bang on any computer parts or touch my classmates computer.

I will be polite and follow all procedures in the computer lab.

I will always use an appropriate voice and words that are pleasing to the Lord while in the
computer lab.

I will not go on the Internet unless given permission.

I will only open programs that my teacher instructs me to open.

I will ask for help if my computer is not acting right and not try to fix it myself.

I will not print unless given permission.

The Tech Teacher will set the procedures for using computers and possibly the Internet in the
computer lab and I agree to follow them. Failure to follow the rules will result in lost computer
time.

I have read these rules to my son/daughter and discussed the content. He/she agrees to follow
these rules whenever using the computers during school.

Students Name: _______________________________Grade______

Parent Signature: ______________________________Date:_______

YES or NO (circle one) A Google account may be setup by Whittier Christian Schools for my
student. I understand that the email features of this account will not be activated for students in
grades Kindergarten-3
rd
grade.


Please return this form to students classroom teacher by Aug. 29, 2014.
If you have questions or concerns please feel free to talk with Mrs. Biesiada.