Acceptable Use Policy Digital Citizenship

Acceptable Use Policy
Purpose of the Acceptable use Policy:

Schools provide internet access, network resources, and computing devices to all students and
staff. Students will be introduced to technology at designed grade levels in order to promote
student achievement and provide diverse opportunities during the educational experience. This
policy provides guidelines and information on the limitations that schools impose on the use of
these resources. In addition to this policy, the use of any school computing device, also requires
students to abide by the Technology Use Guidelines as stated in the Student Code of
Conduct. Additional rules may be added as necessary and will become a part of this policy. It is
the purpose of this list of guidelines to ensure that all persons who use technology resources,
both students and employees, use these valuable resources in an appropriate manner.
Internet safety policy

Students:
 Will adhere to these guidelines each time the Internet is used at home and school.
 Will make available for inspection by an administrator or teacher upon request any
messages or files sent or received at any Internet location. Files stored and information
accessed, downloaded, or transferred on district-owned technology are not private.
 Will use appropriate language in all communications, avoiding profanity, obscenity, and
offensive or inflammatory speech.
 Understands that Cyber Bullying such as personal attacks and/or threats on/against
anyone made while using district owned technology to access the Internet or local
school networks, is to be reported to responsible school personnel. Rules of netiquette
should be followed conducting oneself in a responsible, ethical and polite manner.
 Will follow copyright laws and should only download/import music or other files to a
district owned technology that he/she is authorized or legally permitted to reproduce, or
for which he/she has the copyright.
 Will never reveal identifying information, files, or communications to others through email
or post to the Internet.
 Will not attempt to access networks and other technologies beyond the point of
authorized access. This includes attempts to use another person’s account and/or
password.
 Will not share passwords or attempt to discover passwords. Sharing a password could
make you liable if problems arise with its use and make you subject to disciplinary
action.
 Will not tamper with computer hardware or software, attempt unauthorized entry into
computers, or vandalize or destroy computing devices or computer files. Damage to
computing devices may result in felony criminal charges.
 Will not attempt to override, bypass, or otherwise change the Internet filtering software or
other network configurations.
 Will not make use of materials or attempt to locate materials that are unacceptable in a
school setting. This includes, but is not limited to, pornographic, obscene, graphically
violent or vulgar images, sounds, music, language, video, or other materials. The
criteria for acceptability is demonstrated in the types of material made available to
students by administrators, teachers, and the school media center. Specifically, all
district owned technologies should be free at all times of any pornographic, obscene,
graphically violent or vulgar images, sounds, music, language, video or other materials
(files).
 Will keep computing devices secure and damage free. Each device is issued with a
protective case. The student is allowed to upgrade the case. If they choose to do this,
they must turn in the case provided by the system to the Media Center.
 Will back up data and other important files regularly. The school will at times maintain
the devices by imaging. All files not backed up to server storage space or other storage
media will be deleted during these processes. Students and staff are ultimately
responsible for backing up all personal files on their own storage media.
Follow these general guidelines:
 Do not loan your device, charger, cords or any other device related items.
 Do not leave the device in vehicle.
 Do not leave your device unattended.
 Do not eat or drink while using the device or have food or drinks in close proximity to the
device.
 Do not allow pets near your device.
 Do not place the device in floor or in sitting area such as couches or chairs.
 Do not leave the device near table or desk edges.
 Do not stack objects on top of your device.
 Do not leave the device outside or use near water such as a pool.
 Do not check the device as luggage at the airport.
 Devices must remain in system or student provided case at all times.
 Devices should be securely stored and not in use when walking in the hall.
By signing this you agree to abide by the conditions listed above and assume responsibility for the care
and proper use of technology, including personally backing up personal data. The school is not
responsible for any loss resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed deliveries, lost data, or service
interruptions caused by user errors, omissions or reasons beyond the district’s control. Information
obtained via the Internet and other sources using school technologies is not guaranteed as to its accuracy
or quality. You understand that should you fail to honor all the terms of this Policy, future Internet and
other electronic media accessibility may be denied. Furthermore, you may be subject to disciplinary action
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and, if applicable, your device may be recalled. By signing
below, parents/guardians give permission for the school to allow their son or daughter to have access to
the school device and Internet under the conditions set forth above.
As the parent/guardian, my signature indicates I have read and understand this Required Use Policy, and
give my permission for my child to have access to the described electronic resources.
Parent/Guardian (please print): _______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________Date: _____________
As the student, my signature indicates I have read or had explained to me and understand this Required
Use Policy and accept responsibility for abiding by the terms and conditions outlined.
Student (please print): _______________________________________________
Student Signature: _______________________________________Date: _____________

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Follow these general guidelines:

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