COMPUTER USE & INTERNET CAPABILITIES

At Cuyama Valley High School, to assist the teacher in the classroom, our computers have Internet capabilities, and because of the nature of the Internet, it is necessary to require a contract with every student. This contract outlines the specific guidelines, rules and regulations, and the policies and procedures that govern computer Internet use. Read this contract carefully. It is to be signed by both students and parents/guardian and filed in the office.

Our goal in providing Internet access is to promote a world class education in our District. The Internet at CVHS has been established for educational purposes. The term “educational purpose” includes classroom activities, career development, and limited high-quality self-discovery activities. The system has not been established as a public access service or public forum and the district has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material students access or post through the system.

The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges.

Students and adults using the District’s Internet connection will be held to a strict code of conduct and responsibility when using the Internet. The District has concerns about personal safety, illegal activities, system security, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and access to inappropriate material.

“On-line stalking” is a modern day danger; therefore, maintain your personal privacy and the privacy of your friends and colleagues by not posting personal information. This includes giving your name, phone number, or address to others via the Internet. Never attempt to meet anyone you have met via the Internet without your parent’s knowledge.

The information and interaction available on the Internet carries with it the possibility that users may procure material that may be offensive or lack all educational merit. The District recognizes that there is inappropriate material on the Internet and is taking reasonable precautions to restrict areas that we know are inappropriate. But this is not fool proof. Persons who purposefully navigate to sexually explicit sites, or web pages which directly or indirectly promote hatred, social discord, or any illegal activities will immediately lose all Internet privileges and will face disciplinary action in accordance with the no tolerance policy.

Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but not limited to copy righted material, defamatory, threatening, racially offensive, obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.

Furthermore, students may not use material they have obtained from the Internet and claim it as their own. Giving authors credit for their words and ideas is an important educational practice. Many students caught up in Web “surfing” become focused on the idea and not on the sources used. Backtracking to the source can be difficult. It is important to develop a note taking system to keep track of and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism is a punishable offense and can result in a failing grade on a class assignment and/or administrative discipline.

Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel that you can identify a security problem on the Internet or the network system itself, you must notify a teacher or an administrator. Tampering with the network or attempting to get past student defined areas on the network will result in loss of computer privileges. All disciplinary problems will be referred to the administration. Depending on the seriousness of the offense, any combination of the following polices/procedures will be enforced: California Education Code, District policy and procedures, school site discipline. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

Internet access by CVHS students is limited to areas of educational benefit. If a user violates any of the provisions outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook or the District’s Internet Use agreement, his/her Internet privileges may be terminated and further disciplinary action may be considered in line with existing guidelines regarding inappropriate language or behavior. Again, when applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

All students using the computer system will be required to “Log On” before usage and will be required to “Log Off” when finished. In doing so, each and every individual will accept responsibility for what THEY do and not for what someone else does using the computer under an assumed identity.

Responsibilities – you are expected to abide by these generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include but are not limited to the following:

DO NOT…

 AR6163.4

CUYAMA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  

Technology/Internet Policy and Use Agreement

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Telecommunication and Internet resources are now available to district students and staff. The new information access and communication techniques learned through these resources promote important life-long learning skills. It is important to understand that:

·        Students are permitted to use these resources only under the supervision of an adult.

·        Student Internet sites will be restricted to those “bookmarked” by the staff or links serving an appropriate instructional purpose.

·        Our Internet provider is Taft Community College District, we are their guest when using it.

·        Normal classroom standards will be applied to Internet Use.

·        Materials not considered to be of educational value in the school setting will not be allowed.

·        Reasonable precautions are used in supervising the access of information.

·        Because of the global nature of the Internet and in spite of precautions taken by Taft Community College District, and Cuyama Joint Unified School District, it is impossible to control or restrict all materials that are available on the Internet.

·        However, if these regulations are transgressed, it will result in immediate suspension from school, no Internet access for the remainder of that semester as well as an automatic failing grade in the class.

ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

I agree to the following when using telecommunications/Internet resources:

·        I will follow the directions of teachers and staff when using this resource.

·        I will only use “bookmarked” and other allowable instructional sites.

·        I will use good “net” skills by being polite, considerate when corresponding with others.

·        I will use the same manners and polite language expected in a classroom.

I understand that use of the Internet is a privilege which can be revoked for the duration of the school year or longer if misused.

 AR6163.5 (ADDED)

CUYAMA JOINT UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT

E-MAIL Policy and Use Agreement

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Telecommunication, E-MAIL and Internet resources are now available to district students and staff. The new information access and communication techniques learned through these resources promote important life-long learning skills. It is important to understand that:

·        Students are permitted to use these resources only under the supervision of an adult.

·        Students will not provide his/her e-mail address to any vendor,  purveyor, or other person for the purpose of obtaining harmful, pornographic, or otherwise unacceptable material or information.

·        Student will not send e-mail to sites, addresses or persons who/which are identified by the staff as inappropriate or “off-limits”.

·        All e-mail will be used for an appropriate instructional purpose.

Questions?

  Contact the District office at 766-2482

 Adopted:          September 9, 1999