Acceptable Use Agreement for Students Sample Clauses

Acceptable Use Agreement for Students. The following agreement covers the student’s use of Internet, intranet, portal, network and email. Humpty Doo Primary School provides all students enrolled at the school with Information Communication and Technology (ICT) facilities for educational use. Students may use these facilities for class work, research, the preparation of assignments and communication. The resources provided include computers and peripherals, access to network resources, e-mail, the NTDEET Educational Portal and the Internet. Care must be taken to ensure the resources are protected from harm and that no users are exposed to materials considered offensive or illegal. Students and parents should carefully read the conditions below. To have access to the school’s ICT resources, students must agree to abide by the school’s Acceptable Use Agreement.

Acceptable Use Agreement for Students. Please read this document carefully before signing. No student will be given internet access unless the parent/ guardian sign this policy that announces the possible risks of using the internet. The school district provides internet filters and takes every reasonable precaution to ensure that internet use is safe. However, students may attempt to bypass the school filters or use their home computer to expose themselves to the following risks: • Sharing offensive websites with other students • Sending and receiving inappropriate e-mail, blogs and other prohibited messages • Sharing offensive material created at home • Sending or receiving libelous electronic messages • Engaging in the violation of criminal and civil laws • Illegally uploading or downloading copyrighted material • Using your child’s picture in a false light • Violating your child’s privacy regarding health and other personal issues The Washington County School District provides Internet access to students for educational purposes only. The use of the Internet is necessary for many school research projects and online classes. Misuse of the Internet violates school board policy and subjects your child to disciplinary consequences. Additionally, your child may incur civil and criminal penalties under Florida and Federal law for misuse of the Internet. Some of the misuses are as follows:

Acceptable Use Agreement for Students. All computers having Internet access must be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. Failure to adhere to district policy JS, "Student Use of the Internet," will result in revocation of access privileges; restitution for costs associated with damages; and, may result in disciplinary action as indicated the paragraphs below, and/or legal action. I have read and understand district policy JS, "Student Use of the Internet," and agree to abide by its terms. I further understand that violation of district policy JS, "Student Use of the Internet." may result in my loss of Internet access and/or computer use privileges, and school discipline (including suspension or expulsion) being taken against me, legal action being taken against me, and/or restitution by me for costs associated with any damages caused by such violations. Student’s Name (PLEASE PRINT) Date Student’s Signature Parent or Guardian: As the parent or legal guardian of the above student, I give my consent to his/her use of school computers to access the Internet for school-related academic purposes while at school under the terms and conditions set forth above. All students regardless of age must have this contract signed by a parent/guardian in order to access the Internet at school. Parent’s Name (PLEASE PRINT) Date

Acceptable Use Agreement for Students. The school computer system provides internet access to students. This Responsible Internet use statement will help protect students, clearly stating what is acceptable and what is not. • Access must only be made via the user’s authorised account and password, which must not be given to another person. • School computer and internet use must be appropriate to the pupil’s education. • Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected. • Only appropriate emails should be sent. • Users are responsible for the e-mail they send and contacts made. • E-mail should be written carefully and politely. As messages may be forwarded, e- mail is best regarded as public property. • Anonymous messages and chain letters must not be sent. • The use of public chat rooms is not permitted. • Use for personal financial gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising is forbidden. • The security of the school ICT system must not be compromised by third party devices or applications. • Irresponsible use will result in the loss of internet and network access. Where there has been a deliberate attempt by a pupil to circumvent the schools’ Internet filter e.g. through the use of a Proxy Avoidance site, access to the internet will be withdrawn.