Student Policy, Procedures, and Rules for Using the Internet

Madison Metropolitan School District — Revised June 18, 2002

Policies:
It is the policy of the Board to mandate and expect that students will use the Internet in a responsible manner. Accordingly, the Board has established a policy and procedures for the use of the Internet along with rules governing the behavior of students who access the Internet. Students who do not comply with the standards of behavior outlined in the student conduct and discipline plan or with the Internet rules below may lose their privilege to use the Internet and/or be subject to other disciplinary action.
Procedures For Use:
  1. The District will allow every student access to the Internet provided parents or legal guardians of students do not object in writing to a student's having such access. If a parent/guardian objects, s/he shall fill out the objection form, sign it and have it placed on file at the school the student attends.
  2. Each year, prior to use, each student shall receive and discuss information from his/her teacher regarding:
    1. Internet safety and security, including:
      • the importance of understanding what materials are inappropriate to minors
      • safe use of electronic mail, chat rooms and other direct forms of electronic communication including the importance of understanding that one should never provide personal information to a site on the Internet without the supervision of an adult; such personal information includes full name, address, phone number, credit card number, and Social Security number
    2. Responsible use of the Internet, including:
      • abiding by copyright laws
      • understanding that unethical and unlawful activities include unauthorized access to any data or communications equipment without the owner's permission, "hacking," or unauthorized disclosure, use, or dissemination of anyone's personal information
    3. Measures the District has taken to restrict access to materials harmful to minors, including:
      • implementing Internet filtering
      • requiring adult supervision during student use of the Internet
Rules:
  1. Students shall:
    • adhere to same standard of conduct expected and required in a classroom
    • follow rules for applying for password and e-mail accounts
    • follow rules for using resources, time limits and printing instructions
    • log off the system as soon as finished to provide others with the opportunity to access the system
    • report violations of these rules
  2. Students shall not:
    • lend their e-mail logins and passwords to anyone else
    • create a computer virus and place it on the network
    • send a message that is inconsistent with the school's code of conduct, written or implied
    • send messages that are inappropriate, obscene, sexist, contain obscenities, or contain inflammatory or abusive language
    • send any message with someone else's name on it
    • read mail or files without the owner's permission
    • interfere with the ability of other users to make effective use of school district computing and network resources

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