Valley Academy has actively pursued making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to our students and staff. We are happy to announce that we now can offer INTERNET Services through the Arizona State Department of Education. Though it seems almost futuristic, Internet is apart of the information superhighway you may have heard about through the media. We believe this computer technology will help propel our school into the information age by allowing students and staff to access and use information sources from distant computers, communicate and share information with individuals or groups of other students and staff,and significantly expand their knowledge base. Internet is a tool for life- long learning and opens the door to many advanced educational experiences.

Internet - Terms and Conditions

1) Acceptable Use - The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of Valley Academy. Use of other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any US or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.

2) Privileges - The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. (Each student who receives an account will be part of a discussion with a Valley Academy faculty member pertaining to the proper use of the network.) The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the system administrators may close an account at any time as required. The administration, faculty, and staff of Valley Academy may request the system administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.

Consequences of Network Violations

Consequences of violations include suspension or revocation of:

• network access
• network privileges
• computer access

School suspension, school expulsion, and legal action may ensue.

3) Network Etiquette - You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others.
2. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.
3. Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers of students or colleagues.
4. Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
5. Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
6. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.

4) Valley Academy makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Valley Academy will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This include loss of data resulting from delays, nondeliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by it's own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. Valley Academy specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

5) Security - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator or your Internet Coordinator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Do not use another individual's account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to logon to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to Internet.

The following form must be read and signed by you and your parent or legal guardian. By signing this Consent and Waiver form, I _____________________________ (print name) and my parent(s) or guardian(s) agree to abide by the following restrictions. I have discussed these rights and responsibilities with my parent(s) or guardian(s). Further, my parent(s) or guardian(s) and I have been advised that Valley Academy does not have control of the information on the Internet, although it attempts to provide prudent and available barriers. Other sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While Valley Academy's intent is to make Internet access available to further its educational goals and objectives, account holders will have the ability to access other materials as well.

Valley Academy believes that the benefits to educators and students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantages of access. Ultimately, the parent(s) and guardian(s) of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their student should follow. To that end, the District supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for Valley Academy network access. Any questions should be directed to ________________

The student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) must understand that student access to the Valley Academy network exists to support the educational responsibilities and mission. The specific conditions and services that are offered will change from time to time. In addition, Valley Academy makes no warranties with respect to the Valley Academy network service, and it specifically assumes no responsibilities for:

A)The content of any advice or information received by a student from a source outside Valley Academy, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting such advice;

B)Any costs, liability or damages caused by the way the student chooses to use his/her network access;

C)Any consequences of service interruptions or changes, even if these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of Valley Academy.

D)While Valley Academy supports the privacy of electronic mail, students must assume that this cannot be guaranteed. By signing this form I agree to the following terms:

1. My use of Valley Academy's network must be consistent with Valley Academy's primary goals.
2. I will not use the Valley Academy network for illegal purposes of any kind.
3. I will not use the Valley Academy network to transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials. Valley Academy will not be held responsible if I participate in such activities.
4. I will not use the Valley Academy network to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network. I will print only to my local printer or to the printer designated by my instructor.
5. It is assumed that information and resources accessible via the Valley Academy network are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. Therefore, I will not use the Valley Academy network to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.

Student Name: ___________________________________ Grade: __________ (Please Print)

Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: ___________

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________ (Please Print)

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________