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Twin Rivers R-10 Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy Revised August 2008

Internet access is available to students and teachers at Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School. We believe the Internet offers vast diverse and unique resources for both students and teachers. While our Internet is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students and employees may find ways to access other materials as well. We believe the benefits from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any possible disadvantages. Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In general this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources. It is extremely important rules be followed. Misbehavior could result in temporary or permanent loss of access to the Internet. Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension/expulsion for students. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved. Access to network services is provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. To gain access to the Internet, the student and parent are both required to sign the attached authorization form. The parties’ signatures on the attached authorization form are legally binding and indicate the parties have read the terms and conditions carefully and understand their significance. Return the authorization form to the school office. Access is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility. INTERNET TERMS & CONDITIONS • • • • • • • • • • •

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Private, commercial, or illegal use is prohibited. Materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening, or sexually explicit must not be accessed, uploaded, downloaded, transmitted, or distributed in any manner. Programs that infiltrate computing systems and/or damage software components are prohibited. Transfer files or any software to or from a school computer without prior approval from an authorized staff member is prohibited. Files, data, or information of others must not be improperly accessed or misused. No diskettes, CD’s, or flash drives from home are allowed. Security violations must be reported to the principal/appropriate executive staff member immediately. The illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials is prohibited. All files and messages are subject to Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School review. Use of Internet games, “Chat Rooms”, and email accounts (Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) is prohibited. Vandalism is not permitted and will be strictly disciplined. Vandalism is defined as any attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or of another agency or network that is connected to the Internet. Vandalism includes, but is not limited to, the uploading, downloading, or creation of computer viruses. Changing the computer configurations on any school computer is prohibited. Any action, which violates existing Board policy or public law, is prohibited. BE PREPARED to be held accountable for your actions and for the loss of privileges if any part of the Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy is violated.

I will inform a teacher immediately if I: 1. Accidentally enter an Internet site that is inappropriate, as defined by this Policy 2. Accidentally change the configurations on any computer 3. Receive message which make me uncomfortable or are offensive (I will not delete the message until a teacher has seen it so it can be used to trace the sender).

Twin Rivers R-10 Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy Authorization Form Student

___________________________________________________ Student’s Name I have carefully read, understand, and will abide by the Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy. I further understand any violation of the Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action.

____________________________________________________ ______________________________ Student’s (User) Signature

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Parent or Guardian As the parent or guardian of the above student, I have read and understand the Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School Internet Use Policy. I understand this access is designed for educational purposes. However, I recognize it is impossible for the Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold Twin Rivers-Fisk Middle School responsible for materials acquired on the network. I hereby give permission to issue an account for my child to access the Internet and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.

_____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name (Please Print)

_____________________________________________________ ______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature

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Please return this page to Mrs. Moore as soon as possible. You must return this form regardless of prior Internet User Agreements with Fisk Middle School. No student will be allowed access to the Internet until this form is signed by both required parties and returned to Mrs. Moore.