Amityville UFSD has established a computer network and is pleased to offer
Internet access for student use. Students will be issued a visible form
of identification, recognizing them as Internet users. This will provide
students access to a variety of Internet resources. In order for students
to use the Internet, students and their parents and / or guardians must
first read and understand the following acceptable use policies.
Acceptable Uses
I. The computer network has been set up in order to allow Internet access
for educational purposes. This includes classroom activities, research
activities, peer review of assigned work and the exchange of project-related
ideas, opinions and questions via email, message boards and other means.
2. Students will have access to the Internet via classroom, library and
lab computer. Student access is limited to times deemed appropriate by
the adult in charge.
3. Network users must respect resource limits and must remain within an
allotted disk space. Users are responsible for deleting old emails or
other files that may take up excessive amount of storage space.
4. Students use of the Internet is contingent upon parent/guardian permission
in the form of a signed copy of this Acceptable Use Policy. Parents/guardians
may revoke approval at any time.
5. Material created and /or stored on the system is not guaranteed to be private. Network and school administrators may review the system from time to time to ensure that the system is being used properly. For this reason, students should expect that emails, material placed on personal Web pages and other work created on the network may be viewed by a third party.
6. Network users must
keep their passwords private. Accounts and /or passwords may not be shared.
7. Network users are expected to adhere to the safety guidelines listed
below.
Unacceptable Uses
1. The network may not be used to download, copy, or store any software,
shareware or freeware without prior permission from the network administrator.
2. The network may not be used for commercial purposes. Users may not
buy or sell products or services through the system without prior permission
from the network administrator.
3. Use of the network for advertising or political lobbying is prohibited.
4. The network may not be used for any activity or to transmit any material,
that violates United States or local laws. This includes, but is not limited
to, illegal activities such as threatening the safety of another person
or violating copy right laws.
5. Network users may not use vulgar, derogatory or obscene language. Users
may not engage in personal attacks, harassment, or post private information
about another person.
6. Network users may not access Web sites, newsgroups, or chat area that contain material that is obscene or that promotes illegal acts. If a user accidentally accesses this type of information, he or she must immediately notify a teacher, librarian, and/or network administrator.
8. Network users may not engage in "spamming" (sending an email to more than 10 people at the same time) or participate in chain letters.
Safety Guidelines for Students
1. Never give out your last name, address, or phone number.
2. Never agree to meet in person with anyone you have met online unless you first have approval of a parent or guardian.
3. Notify an adult immediately if you receive a message that may be inappropriate or if you encounter any material that violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
4. Your parent/guardian should instruct you if there is additional material that they think would be inappropriate for you to access. Amityville UFSD expects you to follow your parent/guardian's wishes in this matter.
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please tear off and return signed form to your child's school.
Parents
/ Guardian Permission
I have read and understood the above information about appropriate use
of the computer network at Amityville UFSD and I understand that this
form will be kept on file at the school. I give my child permission to
access the network as outlined above. I understand that my child's work
( writing, drawings, etc) may occasionally be published on the Internet
and be accessible on the World Wide Web servers.
Parent name (print)_______________________________________________________
Parent signature _______________________________________________________Date___________
Student name (print)_______________________________________________________
Student signature _______________________________________________________ Date__________