Please read this document carefully before signing.

The____________________School Department is happy to provide access to the Internet and computer technology  to all students and teachers in our district. We believe that  the Internet offers our educational community valuable and diverse resources for learning and communicating with others. Our goal is to promote educational excellence in our schools by facilitating information access, resource sharing, innovation and communication.

At the same time, we are aware that material on the Internet is uncensored and we can make no guarantee that information found on the Internet will be valuable, reliable or inoffensive. However, we firmly believe that the vast amount of information available and the interaction with other people made possible via the Internet provides educational benefits to our students that far outweigh the risks.

Access to the Internet and computer technology is a privilege for students and not a right. We expect students to use these tools in a responsible manner for educational purposes and to be considerate of all other users. Inappropriate use may result in a cancellation of that privilege and may also result in further disciplinary action.

These guidelines are provided so that each student is aware of the responsibilities involved in using the Internet and computer technology.
 

Before students can access the Internet, students and parents must read and sign the following agreement which outlines acceptable use of the Internet and computers in our school system.

1. All students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the Internet just as they are when involved in any school activity. General school rules and policies apply to all Internet activity and communication.

2. The purpose of using the Internet at school is to support research and educational goals. Use  of the Internet must always support those goals.

3. Games, chat lines and e-mail may only be used if student has explicit permission from a staff member.

4. Students must never:

      Reveal personal addresses or phone numbers
      Send or display offensive messages or photos
      Intentionally access sites on the Internet that contain offensive material
      Use inappropriate language
      Use another person's password or account without permission
      Violate copyright law by copying or using unauthorized copies of programs
      Access other people's folders, files or programs without permission
      Use information without giving proper credit to the author
      Harass, insult or attack other Internet users
      Use the Internet for commercial or illegal purposes
      Willfully destroy or vandalize other people's work, computers, computer  programs or files

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I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Internet and Computer Usage and understand its contents. I understand that I will not be able to use the Internet until this form is signed and that my privilege may be taken away if I do not follow the above rules. I also understand that other school disciplinary actions may be taken if necessary.

My signature below and that of my parent (s) or guardian (s) means that I agree to follow all the guidelines  and rules stated in the above Acceptable Use Policy.
 

Name of student____________________________________________

Student's signature__________________________________________
 

I understand that my child will not be able to access the Internet at school until this form is signed. I also understand that it is impossible for schools to monitor the quality of Internet material and that my child must use the resources available in a responsible manner.

Parent or Guardian's signature________________________________