ACCEPTABLE USE CONTRACT
I.
Introduction
We are pleased to announce that
computer information resources are now available to the students and
staff of Pleasant Valley
School District who have completed
trainingreceived instruction.
Parents and students should read this contract together carefully. When signed, this document establishes a
legally binding contract between your school, Pleasant Valley School District
and the student along with his/her parent/guardian.
A. Acceptable Use. The use of
computer information resources must be for class assignmentseducational
purposes and follow all school rules. The student accepts responsibility for
his/her use of computer resources.
Illegal activities of any kind are strictly forbidden. Inappropriate activity or use will be grounds
for disciplinary action as per Pleasant Valley School District Policy 5131.
1. Any
wrong use of computer information resources is to be reported to school
authorities.
B. Privileges.
The use of computer information resources is a privilege, not a
right, and wrong use will cause the loss of computer use.
C. Network Manners and Privacy. You are expected to follow network
manners. These rules include (but are not limited to):
- BE POLITE.
Never send, or encourage others to send abusive messages.
- USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. Remember that you are a representative
of the Pleasant Valley
School District. You may be alone with your computer but
what you say and do can be seen worldwide.
Never swear or use any other inappropriate language.
- PRIVACY.
Do not reveal your home address or phone number, or the address or
phone number of other students, friends, family or teachers.
- E-MAIL.
Electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private.
- DISRUPTIONS.
Do not use the computer in any way that would disturb others.
D. Vandalism.
Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy data or
equipment. Any vandalism will result in the loss of
computer use.
E. Security. Security on any
computer system is a high priority because
there
are so many users. If you identify a
security problem, notify your
teacher
at once. Never demonstrate the problem
to others. Any user
identified
as a security risk will be denied access to the information
system.
F. Services. The Pleasant
Valley School District
makes no warranties of
any
kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.
The Pleasant
Valley School District
shall not be responsible for any
damages suffered while on this electronic information
system. Use of any information obtained
via the system is at the user's own risk.
The Pleasant Valley
School District specifically
disclaims any responsibility for the content and appropriateness of information
obtained through its system.
Pleasant
Valley School District
provides a content filter on all student computers to help prevent misuse of
the Internet. Teachers are trained in the use of the Internet and email and
they will provide training instruction to the
students before the student will be allowed to access either the Internet or
email. There will be supervision of students whenever they are on the Internet.
I understand and will follow the rules of my school and Pleasant Valley School District for using computer information
resources. I understand that breaking
the rules may be against the law. Should
I break the rules, I understand that I may lose my privileges to use computer
information resources and/or may be sent to the principal’s office or other
authority for discipline. I have read and understand each part.
Print student’s name _____________________________________
Grade_______
Student
signature________________________________________ Date _________
Parent
signature__________________________________________