Internet Acceptable Use Policy

The HDB School District realizes the important role technology will play in your child's future; therefore, we have placed a priority on implementing technology in our curriculum. A variety of technological sources are available to both students and teachers, one of which is the Internet. Our goal is to utilize these resources to meet the state academic standards. We will make every attempt to ensure proper use of technology but it requires a mutual agreement between administration, teachers, parents and students. While the district has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials, it is impossible to control the entire global network.

Outlined below are the guidelines for the privilege to use the school technology resources. If the user chooses not to follow the guidelines, consequences will be administered according to district policy, described in the Student handbook, and all applicable laws.

Internet use as an information consumer
  • Do not retrieve or download any inappropriate material as described in your handbook.
  • Commercial activities is generally not acceptable.
  • Limit Internet use to researching class projects or other sites related to the mandated state standards.
  • Accept full responsibility for the use of personal accounts and report any misuse of the district network.
  • Do not use another's password for network access and immediately report unauthorized use.  
 

Internet use as information producer

  • Be responsible, courteous and polite - Do not harass, insult or attack others in an abusive manner as described in your student handbook.
  • Use appropriate language.
  • Do not reveal personal address or phone numbers.
  • Honor all rules and laws of copyright and personal property.
  • Do not publish, submit or display any inappropriate material as described in your student handbook.
  • Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt the use of the network by others.
  • Do not attempt to harm, modify, or gain unauthorized access to district systems, data, software or system security.
  • Advertising or political lobbying is prohibited.

The signatures on this document are legally binding. By signing, you are indicating that you have read the terms and conditions carefully and agree to abide by the above guidelines. This signed contract shall remain valid for the school year in which it was signed and will apply to all school activities.

 

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User Signature- Date

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Teacher Signature- Date

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Parent or Guardian Signature (if user is under 18) - Date

 

@ Heather Carter, Dana Matousek, Barbara Ratliff - June,1999 Back to Home Page