Acceptable Use Policy

 The District system includes:  A network of computers that serves all the schools  Saved files on a server for student work  District to staff  Internet access

 All students MUST have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in order to use the system  Signed by students and parents

 Students will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people.  Includes:  address  telephone number  school address  Will NOT Agree to meet anyone they have met on-line

 Students should tell their teachers immediately if they receive any message that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

 Students will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system or any other computer system through the system or go beyond the authorized access  This includes:  accessing another person’s files  spreading computer viruses

 Students will NOT make attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal.

 Students will not use the system to engage in any illegal acts, such as:  arranging for sale of drugs or alcohol  engaging in criminal gang activity  threatening the safety of another person  Will not use the system for commercial activity  Will not use the system for political lobbying

 Students are responsible for their own classroom accounts  Do not share passwords

 Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to all public and private messages and material posted on Web pages  Students will NOT use:  obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language

 Students will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks  Students will not knowingly or recklessly post false information about a person  Students will not harass another person

 Students will not post a message that was sent privately to them without permission of the person who sent the message  Students will not post private information about another person

 Students will use the system only for educational and career development activities  Teacher approval is required to download all files  Students will not post chain letters or engage in “spamming”

 Students will not plagiarize works that they find on the Internet  Students will respect the rights of copyright owners  If students have questions they should ask their teachers

 Students will not use the District’s system to access material that is profane or obscene, that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people  If students mistakenly access inappropriate information, they should immediately tell their teacher – this protects them against a claim of intentionally violating this policy.

 Student’s rights to free speech, as set forth in the school’s disciplinary code, applies also to their communication on the Internet  The system is considered a limited forum, similar to the school newspaper  District may restrict student speech for valid educational reasons

 Students should only expect limited privacy in the contents of their personal work on the District system  Parents have the right at any time to request to see the content of student work

 The District will cooperate fully with local, state or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the District system  In addition to restrictions or elimination of use, other disciplinary actions may take place

 The District makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the District system will be error-free or without defect.  District is not responsible for any damage suffered, including loss of data or interruption of service

 Harassment – Persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending messages, then you must STOP  Spamming – sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.

 Copyright – the exclusive, legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell material – such as literary, musical, or artistic work. This includes images and the written word.  Plagiarism – To steal or pass off the words or ideas of another person as your own.