Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School

Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Access Agreement

Technology

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING THE CONSENT FORM.

1. Purpose

The Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School is pleased to provide network service to all students. This service provides the opportunity for educational research, online collaboration with peers and experts, and extensive resources in all academic areas.

2. AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

The Acceptable Use Policy provides a chance to inform the user of the school’s expectations and the user’s responsibilities.

3. Access

At the Sandyston Walpack School all computers are networked. Networked meaning the computers are connected to the Internet, e-mail, and personal and shared folders. The network is accessible to students from any computer in the school building.

4. User Responsibilities – “Do’s and Don’ts”

· Do use the Internet for class projects, research purposes, or to communicate with others.

· Do be respectful of others’ privacy and all information that belongs to them.

· Do use the network for legal purposes only.

· Do treat the computers, its network, and the storage areas in the same manner as other school property.

· Do abide by all copyright laws. Do not copy material without permission. Cite where you found all your information.

· Do use appropriate language. Do not swear or use obscenities or any other inappropriate language.

· Do not reduce or disrupt equipment or system performance.

· Do not install any personal software onto the school network or computers. The system administrators will install all software.

· Do not attempt to change computer settings or configurations.

· Do not put inappropriate information on the network.

5. Safety

· ALL Internet access at the Sandyston Walpack School is filtered for content and language.

· NEVER reveal personal information such as name, address or phone numbers, or those of other students.

· Report any misuse to your teacher.

· The school reserves the right to monitor student computer files in order to make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are appropriate.

6. Inappropriate Use

Each student is held responsible for his/her actions and activity on the computer. Failure to follow the AUP will result in disciplinary action taken by the school administrator.

7. Length of Agreement

This AUP and Internet Access Agreement will remain in effect until your child exists the Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School.

Please fill out the bottom portion and return to your classroom teacher as soon as possible. Keep the top portion of this form.

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Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School

Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Access Agreement

AUP/INTERNET CONSENT FORM

As the parent/guardian of ________________________________________, I grant my permission for my child to use school networked computers. By signing this I am giving consent for my child to have supervised Internet access. I have read the above policy and accept responsibility for setting and communicating standards for my child to use the Internet.

Please indicate your consent by signing below.

Parent/Guardian Name (print) _____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________ Date ____________

Classroom Teacher ______________________ Grade ___________

PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED AUP TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.