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Acceptable Use Policy

Respect for equipment

 Show respect and care for handling of all equipment

 Leave computer settings where you found them.

Respect for yourself

 You will be held responsible for information viewed, received and sent.

 Take responsibility for your own messages.

 Always represent yourself on the internet. Never pretend to be another person.

 If you accidently find any inappropriate material, leave the site immediately and do not

reveal the site to any other student. You must tell the teacher.

Internet safety

 Never give personal information about yourself, friends, your school or home to

strangers on the internet.

Anti-bullying

 Do not use the computers or internet in any way that would disrespect others.

 No harassment will be allowed. Harassment is defined as the persistent annoyance of

another user.

 Use only appropriate language. No profanity or obscene language.

 Offensive or derogatory language is not allowed.

 No personal attacks

 No attacks on social, ethnic or religious groups.

Computers must only be used for legal activities. Students must always obey copyright laws. Do

not steal the work of others. If you use the work of others, you must get their permission or give

them the credit. Do not plagiarize. Do not illegally copy software.

Failure to follow the rules may result in

 Taking away computer privilages

 Suspension from classroom

 Suspension from school

 Recommendation of expulsion

 Possible legal prosecution

Parent Contract

I give my child_____________________permission to have supervised access to

the internet. I understand that if my child does not follow the rules, he/she

may be subject to

1. suspension from computer use

2. suspension from classroom

3. suspension from school

4. recommended for expulsion

5. Possible legal prosecution

Parent name(printed)__________________________________________________________

Parent signature_______________________________________________________________

Date______________________________________________________________________