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Board Policy: Acceptable Use

Student Network and Internet Users Todd School K-2 (Acceptable Use Policy)

Using the computer correctly is a very important job. I promise that I will:

1. Follow these rules in the same way that I follow the other school and district rules that are in the code of conduct.
2. Use the Internet and computers for my schoolwork only.
3. Show the same respect for others on the school computer networks just as I do in the classroom or school hallway.
4. Not give my password to another student to use.
5. Stay only on the web pages that my teacher shows me.
6. Ask for help if I don't know what to do.
7. Never give my picture; my name, address, or home phone number; or the name of my school to anyone on the Internet.
8. Tell my teacher if I read or see something on the Internet that makes me feel uncomfortable.
9. Respect all school computers and use them correctly.
10. Not copy other people's work from the computer and say that it is mine.

I understand that: 

Network files are not private. Teachers may view the contents at any time.

An author is a person who puts something they thought of by himself or herself (an original idea) and who fixes it in any medium such as a written story, painting, photograph, recorded music, video, website, etc. When I copy an author's work or idea for schoolwork, I must make sure people know it is the other person's idea and not mine. 

I will always give credit to the author by saying the name of the author and where I found the information (the source). For example, Eric Carle is the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. If I copied his original ideas from his book, his website, or his pictures, I must tell where I got the information.

He has the right to control when someone copies his ideas, his words and the pictures. 

I will check with my teacher before I use someone else's work for public display such as on the Internet.
 

Board Policy: Acceptable Use

Student Network and Internet Users Todd School 3-5 (Acceptable Use Policy)

1. I will promise to use the Internet and computers for educational purposes only.
2. I will show the same respect for others on the school computer networks just as I do in the classroom or school hallway.
3. I promise that I will follow these rules in the same way that I follow the other school and district rules that are in the code of conduct.
4. I will only use the computers and Internet after obtaining my teacher's permission.
5. I will only use bookmarked sites unless my teacher or another authorized adult supervises my use of a search engine for approved research.
6. I will not use e-mail, enter any chat rooms or use instant messaging without permission from my teacher.
7. If it is appropriate to participate in an online session, I will always treat people online with respect and treat them as I would like to be treated.
8. I will not use someone else's work as my own (plagiarize) that I find through the Internet.
9. I understand that an author or someone who has created an original work (an original idea) has the right to control the copying of his/her work (a copyright of his/her original idea) once it is "fixed in any medium". Fixing in a medium means reducing ideas to formats such as writing, painting, video, music (including music that's been written or recorded), and dance choreographer's notes. This means that I will not copy things from other people's work into my work without revealing its source. When I use other people's work or idea for schoolwork, I will give credit to its author or creator by stating the name and where I got the work as required by the school's policy on quotations and citations. I will check with my teacher before I use someone else's work for public display such as on the Internet.
10. I will respect all school hardware and never load software or do anything to damage any equipment.
11. I will tell my teacher right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.
12. I will not access anyone else's files, folders, or work without permission. I will not share my computer password nor ask to use one belonging to another student or teacher.
13. I understand network files are not private. Network administrators may view the contents at any time in order to maintain system integrity.
14. I will never send any personal information about me or anyone else without first checking with my teacher. Personal information includes pictures, names, addresses, e-mail addresses, home phone numbers or location of my school.

I understand that all school rules apply while I am using the Internet and computers. If I do not follow these rules, I may lose my computer and Internet privileges, be subject to disciplinary action, and may need to attend a meeting with my parents, teacher, and principal.