NETWORK AND INTERNET USE POLICY
Student access to the internet is a privilege that students are advised to use appropriately. Students will remain compliant in accordance with School Board Policy 815 on acceptable use. Students may be required to acknowledge the policy in written form. All students should carefully read and understand this policy and regulations. Failure to comply with this policy and regulations will result in disciplinary action.
● All students shall be assigned individual network usernames and passwords. Usernames and passwords are to remain confidential, and shall not be shared with other students.
● All computers and peripherals whether school district property or student owned are to be utilized for educational purposes only.
● All computer and network activity is subject to monitoring. Any and all Internet accesses will be logged.
● Students may not access other network users' personal folders, e-mail, or other communications.
● On all district owned electronic devices, students may not install software, screen savers, or other utilities without the consent of the District Technology Department.
● Students must obey all copyright laws.
● Students may not use the network for illegal activities.
● Students must follow network etiquette.
Safety
It is the district’s goal to protect users of the network from harassment and unwanted or unsolicited electronic communications. Any network user who receives threatening or unwelcome electronic communications or inadvertently visits or accesses an inappropriate site shall report such immediately to a teacher or administrator. Network users shall not reveal personal information to other users on the network, including chat rooms, email, social networking websites, etc.
Internet safety measures shall effectively address the following:
Control of access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web.
Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Prevention of unauthorized online access by minors, including "hacking" and other unlawful activities.
Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.
Restriction of minors’ access to materials harmful to them.
The above is summary of School Board Policy 815. A complete copy of this Policy is available at the Administration Building, from the high school Main Office or may be found online – Policy 815