Student Acceptable Use Policy For use of

Technology and Related Devices

Local Technology Resources

The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Winn Parish School Board.  Any breach in the rules below will result in disciplinary action which may include, but not be limited to, loss of computer privileges.

• Passwords are personal and not to be shared.

• Obscene, abusive or sexually explicit language is not permissible.

• Creating or sharing computer viruses is prohibited.

• Respect the work of other students by refraining from copying, changing or deleting their files.

• Hacking is prohibited.

• You may not monopolize the resources of the Winn Parish School Board Network by such things as running large programs, downloading copyrighted music files, creating peer-to-peer networks and/or applications over the network, sending massive amounts of e-mail to other users, or using system resources for games.

• MUD (multi-user games) is not permitted on Winn Parish School computers.

• Copyrighted material (including software), or threatening or sexually explicit material my not be posted on the network. Copyrights must be respected.

Internet Regulations

• Internet access through the school is to be used for instruction, research, and school related activities. School access is not to be used for private business or personal, non-school related communications.

• Teachers, library media specialists, and other educators are expected to select instructional materials and recommend research sources in print or electronic media. Educators will select and guide students on the use of instructional materials on the Internet.

• You may not offer Internet access to any individual via your Winn Parish School Board account.

• Purposefully annoying other Internet users, on or off the Winn Parish School Board’s system, is prohibited.

• Students should not reveal their name or personal information to or establish relationships with “strangers” on the Internet, unless a parent or teacher has coordinated the communication.

• Chat rooms and instant messaging are prohibited unless the teacher receives prior permission from the principal.

• A student who does not have a signed AUP on file may not share access with another student.   As a user of this educational system, users should notify a network administrator or a teacher of any violations of this contract taking place by other users or outside parties. This may be done anonymously.

Electronic Mail Regulations

Students and employees of Winn Parish School Board are prohibited from using district resources to establish Internet E-mail accounts through third party providers. E-mail accounts will be provided on an “as needed” basis to students and employees.

• Be polite and respectful in all communication.

• Electronic mail should be used for communications that are directly related to instruction, sanctioned school activities, or job-related activities.

• Documents containing pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit material, or viruses may not be transmitted.

• You may not access, copy or forward another user’s messages without permission.

• Keep your personal address or phone number or those of other students private.

• You may not send electronic messages using another person’s name or account.

• Electronic messages may not be transmitted anonymously.

• Chain or spam e-mail should be avoided.

•The electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.

Communication Devices

A person shall not use communication devices for purposes of transmitting or receiving messages (INCLUDING TEXT MESSAGING and picture phones, a handheld devices) in Winn Parish Schools.

• Any use of picture phones to transmit personal images or school course evaluation materials will be dealt with as a serious breach of security and disciplined accordingly.

• Any violations of these usage policies will result in confiscation. If the device

has been confiscated, a parent/guardian will need to come to school to pick the device up from the office. Chronic non-compliance shall result in disciplinary action by the school. The school district accepts no responsibility for use, breakage, theft or loss of these personal items.

Student User Contract

Directions: After reading the Student Acceptable Use Policy, please read and fill out the appropriate portions of the following contract completely and legibly. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for direct access for all students. Please return the contract to your teacher.

I have read the Winn Parish School Board Network Student Acceptable Use Policy. I understand and will abide by the stated Terms and Conditions. I further understand that violation of the regulations 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 Name:_______________________

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Student Signature: ________________________Date:_____/_____/_____

Parent or Guardian

As the parent or guardian of this student I have read the Student Acceptable Use Policy for Winn Parish School Board Internet and E-Mail access. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and Winn Parish School Board have taken available precautions to eliminate access to controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for Winn Parish School Board  to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials this student may acquire on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is not in a school setting. I hereby give my permission for the student named above to have Internet access and certify that the information contained on the form is correct.

Parent or Guardian:______________________________________________

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Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______/______/______

Daytime phone: ___________________ Evening phone:________________

E-mail Address:__________________________________________________

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OPTIONAL

Authorization to Post Student Work

I give permission to display the product of this student’s school related academic, athletic, musical and/or art work and photos of the student in school related activities on the district/school web sites and or other media outlets.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____/_____/_____

The Winn Parish School Board has access to and use of the Internet and E-mail as part of the instructional process. Students must sign a student Acceptable Use Policy agreement before direct access to Internet or teacher directed electronic mail will be provided. Written parental consent shall be required before any student is given direct, hands-on access to the Internet or to teacher directed electronic mail. However, educators may use the Internet during class directed group demonstrations with or without parental consent. Students will be held accountable for violations of the student Acceptable Use Policy agreement and understand that disciplinary action may be taken.

Student Name:_________________________________________________

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