Students and staff of the Chelsea Public Schools have the
ability to pursue extraordinary opportunities by directly accessing
the Internet. Students and staff can enhance instruction as
they explore real world web sites containing information on
any subject supporting curricular interests.
The Internet is an international linking of networks that will
allow our school population access to a wide range of information
from around the world. Using the Internet for educational projects
will help to prepare our students for success in life and work
in the twenty-first century.
Some information, however, is not appropriate for school age
children. To help ensure that information received is age appropriate,
we have installed filtering software designed to screen out
objectionable material. It is impossible, however, to guarantee
that all objectionable material will be made inaccessible. We
have designed this Acceptable Use Policy, a written agreement
signed by Internet users, to give guidance for proper Internet
use.
Terms and Conditions of Internet Use Acceptable
Uses
- Access to the Internet using school systems/networks
is for school purposes only and not for personal or business
use.
- Users are encouraged to conduct research and communicate
with others in an educational setting.
- Users should limit themselves to information that is
for administrative purposes or applies to the approved curriculum.
- Students will have e-mail access only under their teacher’s
direct supervision using a classroom account. E-mail transmissions
are not considered confidential and may be monitored at
any time by authorized individuals to ensure appropriate
use for instructional and administrative purposes.
- Students should only download the information needed
and which has been approved by a teacher.
- Students and staff should immediately notify a teacher
or administrator any time they receive an uncomfortable
message that is threatening, obscene, or has suggestive
material. It is very important not to respond to this type
of information on the Internet.
- Students and staff should use proper network etiquette
on-line (i.e. be polite, use appropriate language).
Prohibited Uses
- Students and staff will not offer, provide, or purchase
products or services over the Internet.
- Students and staff will not give out personal information
about themselves or anyone else (i.e. home address, phone
number, etc.).
- Students and staff will not attempt to gain unauthorized
access into files or computer systems.
- Students and staff will not try to intentionally degrade
or disrupt equipment or system performance.
- Students and staff will not engage in the use of inappropriate
language, profanity, discriminatory attacks, or harassment
of others.
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
Students and staff will not engage in plagiarism which is defined
as “taking ideas or writings from another person and offering
them as your own.” Credit must be given to the appropriate
sources of all material used. “Fair Use”, according
to the Copyright Act of 1976, means that one may have free use
of any information one finds on the networks to use for educational
purposes. One may not plagiarize or sell what one comes across.
Any item with a commercial copyright or license may not be legally
copied without the purchase of said item.
Limitation of Liability
The Chelsea School Department does not guarantee that
the services provided by the district will be free from error
or defect. The department will not be responsible if data is
lost, if there are interruptions to the service, or for any
damages that the user suffers. The user is responsible for any
financial obligations which arise from unauthorized use of the
system.
Privileges and Consequences
Use of the information network is a privilege, not a right.
Students and staff are expected to act responsibly and honor
the Acceptable Use policies and agreements. Violations will
result in the loss of systems/network access and may also result
in disciplinary actions including expulsion from the Chelsea
Public Schools for students or termination of employment with
the Chelsea Public Schools for staff.
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| INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT |
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| User Agreement and Parental Consent
Form |
I understand the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use
Agreement. I agree to follow the terms and conditions stated
in the Agreement. I understand that if I violate those rules,
I may lose access privileges and may face other disciplinary
action including suspension, expulsion, or termination of employment.
User Name______________________________________
School/Location__________________________________
Grade/Position___________________________________
User Signature___________________________________ Date__________
If the user is a student, a parent or guardian must read the
following section and sign below: I have read the Acceptable
Use Policy for the Chelsea Public Schools. I understand that
the school district and the teachers involved will do their
best to guide my child/children in the proper use of the Internet
for educational purposes only. I will hold my son/daughter responsible
for behaving appropriately on the Internet and following the
established policies as a condition of my child continuing to
have access to the Internet.
Signature of Parent/Guardian:________________________ Date:_________ |
