With the educational opportunity of both the computer and the Internet comes responsibility. Part of our responsibility in preparing students for the future is to teach them to properly use the tools they will utilize as adults.
It is important that you and your child read and discuss the following contract regarding the use of the computer and the Internet in our classrooms. It is imperative that procedures for online access are followed. Inappropriate use will result in the loss of on-line privileges and/or basic computer time.
The teachers will supervise your child’s use of technology. However, please be aware that there is unacceptable and controversial material on the Internet that your child could access despite all of our precautions. We encourage you to use this opportunity to discuss with your child your expectations and your family’s values to guide your child’s activities while he or she is using Internet resources. You may contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns about computer use or Internet access by your child.
If you want your child to have the opportunity to access information on the Internet for educational purposes, please sign the Parental & Student Contracts below.
CORE RULES FOR USE OF COMPUTER/INTERNET
The use of the computer and/or Internet resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges as well as punishment for such violations.
Signed Parental and Student Contracts must be on file for the student to have computer and/or Internet access. These must be renewed annually.
Unacceptable uses of the computer and/or Internet include, but are not limited to the following:
! Lending your password to other students and/or adults.
! Using copyrighted materials in reports without permission.
! Publicizing your home address, phone number, or other personal information.
! Bringing any floppy disks, cd-roms, USB drives, etc. from home. All disks must be provided by the school and not removed from the classroom.
! Copying and/or distributing commercial software in violation of copyright law.
! Using profanity or obscenity.
! Creating a computer virus and placing it on the school network or the Internet.
! Spoofifing or otherwise attempting to send anonymous messages of any kind.
! Altering and forwarding personal communication without the author’s prior consent.
! Using the network to access a file that contains pornography, inflammatory material, inappropriate material, or any material not specifically related to the instructional lesson, objective, or assignment.
! Using the network for sending and receiving personal messages, via e-mail, chat rooms, or message boards.
! Using the network to send/receive inflammatory messages.
! Ordering services or merchandise from other agencies that have Internet access. ALCA shall not be held responsible for any transactions or be liable for any costs or damages arising out of the actions of students or merchants.
! Using the network for financial gain, for commercial activity, or for any illegal activity.
All users should be aware that the inappropriate use of Internet information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws.
