ACCEPTABLE USE
POLICY: K-8
The HCZ
Promise Academy School District employs computers as a tool in the fulfillment
of its mission to teach the skills, knowledge and behaviors students will need
to participate meaningfully in our technological, information-based global
world.
The
district's computers provide unique opportunities to explore and use a varied
and exciting set of resources, including computer programs, CDs, and the
Internet. In order to make these resources available to everyone, the district
expects that students within the school community who use the school's
computers will do so in a way that is consistent with its educational mission.
Specifically, we expect that when using or accessing the school's computers:
·
No
student or faculty or both will deliberately or willfully cause damage to
computer equipment or software or assist others in doing the same.
·
No
person will deliberately access educationally inappropriate materials or show
others how to do the same. This is particularly important in light of the fact
that the very strength of the Internet - its largely
unregulated offering of thousands of different places to visit - means that
some Internet sites contain sexually explicit or other material that is clearly
unrelated to the school's educational mission.
·
Students
will respect the rights of others to the privacy of the files stored on a
computer or a disk and not view those files without the owner's permission or
alter or damage such files.
·
Each
person will respect and uphold copyright laws.
·
Each
person will follow any other regulations posted in the computer lab or other
rooms where computers are in use.
·
Each
person will follow the directions of the adult in charge of the computer lab or
other rooms where computers are in use.
·
Use
the Internet only for educational purposes related to the curriculum.
·
Use
proper etiquette (appropriate language, keeping home information private, etc.)
·
Be
conscientious about using network storage space, periodically deleting unimportant or obsolete files.
Privacy
Users
should be aware that network administrators will review logs and may access
data stored on the network to maintain system integrity.
Illegal copying
Users should never download or install
any software -- commercial, shareware, or freeware on any computers or network
drives, unless they have written permission from the network administrator. Nor
should users copy other people's work or intrude into other people's files.
Succinct Advice
These
are guidelines to follow to prevent the loss of network privileges at the HCZ
Promise Academy Charter School District:
1. Do not use a computer to harm other people or their work.
2. Do not damage the computer or the network in any way.
3. Do not install or download any programs.
4. Do not violate copyright laws.
5. Do not download, view, send, or display offensive messages or
pictures.
6. Do not share your password with another student.
7. Do not waste limited resources such as disk space, printing
capacity or Internet bandwidth.
8. Do not trespass in another's folders, work, or files.
9. NOTIFY an adult immediately if, by accident, you encounter
materials that violate the rules of appropriate use.
10. BE PREPARED to be held accountable for your actions and for the loss
of privileges if the Acceptable Use Policy is violated.
Disclaimer
of Liability
The HCZ Promise Academy Charter
School District disclaims all liability for the content of material that a
student may access on the Internet, for any damages suffered in the course of,
or as a result of, the student's Internet use, and for any other consequences
of a student's Internet use.
Changes
in the Guidelines
The Promise Academy Charter
School District reserves the right to change these Guidelines at any time.
The
Internet
The HCZ Promise Academy Charter
School District provides access to the Internet to support education and
research. The Internet provides unique resources to students and teachers and
offers an opportunity for collaborative work with other users. Any use of
Promise Academy's Internet access must be in support of and consistent with
these educational objectives. All students who use Promise Academy's Internet
access are expected to read these Guidelines and to take part in a discussion
of the Guidelines with a teacher. Adherence to the Guidelines is a condition
for a student to have the privilege of Internet access.
The Internet is a vast, global
network, linking computers at universities, schools, laboratories and other
sites. Through the Internet, one can communicate with people all over the world
through discussion forums and electronic mail. In addition, many educationally
valuable files may be downloaded from the Internet. Because of its enormous
size and resources, the Internet's educational potential is boundless. Because
of its broad reach, however, the Internet also contains the potential for
abuse. These Guidelines are intended to help ensure that students use this
valuable resource in a safe and appropriate manner.
Student's
Responsibility
All student use of the Internet
is to be conducted under faculty supervision. It is not possible, nor is it
expected that faculty will monitor student use at every moment. Every student
is expected to take individual responsibility for his or her appropriate use of
the Internet.
Student
Access
Before students in Grades K-4
will be authorized to access the Internet and World Wide Web, they will take
part in a discussion of these Guidelines with their teacher. Teachers will be
asked to sign a statement indicating that they have had such a discussion with
their class. Students will be asked to sign a statement that they understand
and agree to abide by the Guidelines.
Network
Etiquette
Students are expected to learn
and to abide by generally accepted rules of Internet network etiquette, as well
as rules of school decorum. These include common courtesy, politeness and the
avoidance of inappropriate language.
Personal
Safety
The Internet is accessible to the
public. Unfortunately, this includes people who want to make contact with
students for inappropriate purposes or under false pretenses. Although the HCZ
Promise Academy Charter School District tries its best to screen the Internet
for such inappropriate uses via the use of filtering software, students must be
cautious and prudent about supplying personal information and arranging
personal meetings. In particular, students should never arrange a personal
meeting with a person who was met on-line without their parents' or guardians'
knowledge and approval. Students should promptly inform their teacher or school
administrator of any on-line communication that the student feels is
threatening, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate.
Internet
Access Is a Privilege
Internet access through the HCZ
Promise Academy Charter School District is a privilege, not a right. School
officials may cancel a student’s access if this privilege is abused. Students demonstrating inappropriate conduct
may be subject to other disciplinary action.
Administrators'
Access to Student Files
All student e-mail files and
other Internet files and records may be accessed and examined by administrators
for educational and administrative purposes, including the need to ensure that
these Internet Guidelines are being followed. Administrators will also
cooperate in providing access to student e-mail and Internet files and records
to law enforcement authorities. Students should not assume that uses of the HCZ
Promise Academy Charter School District's Internet access will be private.
HCZ PROMISE ACADEMY
CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
SIGNATURE PAGE
User
Agreement and Parent Permission Form 2008-2011
Teacher
Declaration
I have
discussed the HCZ Promise Academy Charter School District Guidelines for
Computer and Internet Use with my class on________ [date]
Teacher’s
Name: _________________________________________
School_______________________ Grade:___________________
Signature:
______________________________________
Today's
Date: ___________________
User
Agreement and Parent Permission Form – 2008-2011
As a
user of the HCZ Promise Academy Charter School District' s computer network, l
hereby agree to comply with its Guidelines and rules and to communicate over
the network in a responsible fashion, while honoring all relevant laws and
restrictions.
Student
Signature: ____________________ Print
Name:______________________
As the
parent or legal guardian of the minor signing above, I grant permission for my
son or daughter to access networked computer services such as electronic mail
and the Internet. I understand that the rules and Acceptable Use Guidelines
have been discussed with my child and that individuals
and families may be held liable for not adhering to these guidelines. I
understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I
accept responsibility along with my child's teacher for guidance of Internet
use, including setting and conveying standards for my daughter or son to follow
when selecting, sharing or exploring information and media.
Parent/Guardian
Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________
Print
Name:_____________________ Relationship to
child:______________________
Name of
Student: ____________________________ Grade: ___________
School:
______________________________________________________
Street
Address: ___________________________ City:________________
State:
___________________ Zip:_____________
Home
Telephone: ______________________