The students will be utilizing both email and the Internet. With this in mind, the following is a list of proper student uses for using this technology. Please keep in mind that email and Internet uses are not private.

Internet/WebPage Use

• training on proper use of internet will occur before students are allowed to use internet
• each student will be given a net-name for use when student work is placed on class WebPage
• teacher directed web sites that students will view
• students will not:
  • send or display offensive pictures or messages
  • use obscene language
  • harass, insult, or attack others
  • violate copyright laws
  • use another person's account or password

The student must:

• use technology resources for educational purposes only
• agree not to retrieve or display any inappropriate material, including material that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, gang-related, sexxually threatening or explicit, racially offensive or illegal
• not attempt to harm, modify, gain unauthorized access to district systems or data, destroy software or interfere with system security
• not reveal home addresses or personal numbers over the Net
• abide by all copyright regulations, thereby refraining from illegally copying copyrighted material.

CONSEQUENCES

Students who are not responsible and who do not follow the school district's policies on the use of the Internet and email may face one or all of the following penalties. Remember, the use of the Internet and various technologies offered by the school district is a priviliege, not a right.

Students K-5

• Parent Notification
• Parent Conference
• Loss of Internet and email access
• Removal from class

Students 6-12

• Parent Notification
• Parent Conference
• Loss of Internet and email access
• Removal from class
• Suspension from school
• Civil and Criminal Penalties when appropriate

_____________________________________________________________________________

Student Agreement and Parental Permission Form: 1999-2000 School Year

As a user of the Internet and other technologies offered by the Decorah School District, I agree that I have read, fully understand, and will comply with the district's Acceptable Use Policy.

Student Signature ____________________________________ Date __________________


As the student's parent or legal guardian of the above student , he/she has my permission to use the Internet and other network technologies offered by the school district. We understand the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy and also understand the consequences if said rules are not followed. I hereby release the district and its employees from any and all liability arising from my child's use, or inability to use, the district's Internet and/or other networking systems.


Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________ Date ___________________

Name of Student ______________________________________ Date ___________________

School ______________________________________________ Date ___________________

ACCEPTABLE USE OF SCHOOL COMPUTERS

 The use of computers in school is an essential component in a 21st century education. We expect the use of computers to be appropriate and meaningful to the content of the course. We must be sure to take every precaution to ensure that our students are not exposed to inappropriate, illegal, or defamatory sites but recognize that there is no guarantee that our students will never come into contact with such sites. Please be extremely cautious and aware when allowing your class to use the Internet. If an inappropriate site is accidentally or purposely visited, please notify the administration immediately. The acceptable use of the electronic information services (EIS) requires the use of these resources be in accordance with the following guidelines and support the educational goals of the district.

Policy for faculty and staff use of the district's wide area network:

All use of the wide area network shall be consistent with the mission and goals of this district.

The following practices using the District wide area network are strictly prohibited:

• sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
• the use of profanity or inappropriate language in electronic mail
• any use for political or commercial purposes
• using another person's password
• trespassing in another person's folders, work, or files
• intentionally wasting limited resources
• any use of copyrighted material without explicit permission
• any use that disrupts the educational and administrative goals of the District
• use of the EIS system shall be for educational purposes only
• follow all district policies and staff handbooks as written
• understand that email on networks should not be considered absolutely secure or private
• not attempt to harm, modify without system administrator approval, gain unauthorized access to district systems or data, destroy software, or interfere with system security
• not reveal home addresses or phone numbers over the Net
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