Submitted for EMC 545 by:
Mary Adams, Judy Harris, and Mike Syrkel
Our school has actively pursued making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to our students. We believe that computer technology can foster student learning and help our students grow intellectually and assume responsible roles in society.
Use of e-mail and the Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and other resources while exchanging messages with Internet users worldwide. Parents should be warned that some material accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. Our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives and maintain a safe and professional environment, therefore we take prudent measures to monitor students and block inappropriate access and materials. However, no measures are 100% effective and students may find ways to access inappropriate materials. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any disadvantages. But ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.
Faculty e-mail and Internet access is subject to the same ethical standards as the students.
What is e-mail?
Electronic Mail is a message sent in text format by a user at one computer to a user at another computer. It is possible to "attach" other kinds of files such as large documents, programs, or graphics to an e-mail message.
What is the Internet?
The Internet is a worldwide information source. It is a network of computer networks, linking millions of computers and tens of millions of people. Anyone in the world can not participate in this non-censored network of information.
Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers would always be private.
Internet and E-Mail Rules
Students are responsible for upholding school rules and general good behavior while using the Internet and e-mail services. The Internet is provided to students for educational purposes only. Parent permission is required. Access is a privilege not a right.
The student may not:
· Send or display offensive pictures or messages
Consequences
Students who do not uphold Internet and e-mail rules will have their access privileges revoked. In addition, there will be administrative referral and parent notification. If parents want to view student's files, please make an appointment with our technology coordinator.
User Agreement and Parent Permission Form &endash; 1999-2000 school year
As a user of the Internet access of our school district, I hereby agree to comply with the above stated rules.
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Student Signature Date
As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student 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 individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use by setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing or exploring information and media.
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Name of Student
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School Grade
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date