Internet PolicySchool Board Policy requires that students who wish to access the Internet have a signed Internet Access Agreement Form on file in the library. Please read the Internet Policy (below) before signing and returning a copy of the Internet Policy Agreement Form. To print the form you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. Copies of the policy and agreement form are also available in the library.
Student responsibilities:
1. Students must have this internet policy agreement signed by themselves and their parent or guardian in order to access the Internet from school.
2. Internet access will be limited toa. specific teacher assignments that are directly related to classroom curriculum (presented in writing or on file with the library). Students must have permission from the library staff or supervising teacher to access the Internet. In no case will a student access the Internet without staff supervision.
b. students with a valid MRHS Internet Access Card in their possession.
3. When using the Internet, students will:
a. not access sites that show obscene or pornographic images or language. Students will not enter any sites that have a warning of adult material, regardless of the student’s age.
b. not access “chat” rooms
c. not use personal e-mail unless approved by supervising staff for educational purposes.
d. abide by the rules of behavior in the student handbook.
e. not use obscene, abusive, profane or threatening language.
f. not reveal their name, personal address or phone number, or those of other people.
g. abide by copyright laws.
4. Students and parents/guardians should be aware that:
a. students and parents/guardians will assume the full liability of legal, financial and criminal consequences of any transactions that a student may attempt on the Internet.
b. network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will be private.
5. Disciplinary action by the administration. (Note: Any action that is criminal in nature will be reported to local authorities.. e.g. threatening a public official, illegal access to servers, illegal business transactions, etc.)
a. first offense of any of the above responsibilities will result in parent notification and loss of Internet
access for a period of two weeks.
b. second offense will result in parent notification and loss of Internet access for a period of one
school year.
c. third offense will result in parent notification and the permanent loss of Internet privileges.
last revised 11/16/04