Acceptable Use Agreement

SCHOOL DISTRICT 42 (MAPLE RIDGE-PITT MEADOWS)

NETWORK AND INTERNET

ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

School District 42 wishes to allow its students to access curriculum based information resources no matter where they may be. To this end, the District permits its students to access the Internet. This interconnected worldwide web of computers can provide students with access to the most recent research and the most up-to-date statistics and opinions. However, the Internet can also provide the students with access to less than desirable information.

While it is in fact, impossible to completely protect students from accidental exposure to inappropriate materials it is important that the District have an acceptable use agreement to provide guidelines for the use of this vital informational resource by its students. It is expected that students will conduct themselves according to the social and cultural norms of their community.

1. School use of Internet is under the direction/supervision of school staff and students are obligated to use it appropriately. They should conduct themselves responsibly, ethically and politely while on-line.
2. Inappropriate use of the Internet is prohibited. The School District will not permit its Internet access points to be used for illegal, obscene, or inappropriate purposes.
3. Students should not become involved in online activities or discussions that are illegal or ill suited and that might include opening themselves to access by people wishing to make inappropriate contacts with students.
4. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a socially acceptable manner at all times while using the network/Internet.
5. Students will not use the Internet for any product and/or service advertisement or political lobbying.
6. Students will not attempt to alter or circumvent passworded settings.
7. The student and parent will not hold the teacher, school or District liable for any materials retrieved from the Internet.
8. Abuse of the acceptable use agreement may lead to suspension and/ or termination of the students' access to the Internet.

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent/Guardian

• Be aware of the consequences set out by the school and the District for unacceptable and inappropriate use.
• Be aware of the risks inherent in that access, while encouraging safe and acceptable practices of use.
• Read the Acceptable Use Agreement and permit their son/daughter access by signing the Acceptable Use Agreement.
• Report misuse of the Internet to teacher or administrator.

Student

• Sign the Acceptable Use Agreement and understand compliance with this is a condition of access to District computer and electronic resources, and non-compliance will have consequences.
• Conduct all of his/her activities in accordance with the Acceptable Use Agreement and policy as set out for the use of computer and electronic resources related to the school.
• Conduct all activities in a responsible, ethical, legal and courteous manner.
• Report misuse of the Internet to teacher or administrator.  Students who would like access to the District Wide Area Network and/or Internet services should complete the form below and return it to their teacher

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Name of Student: __________________________________                                                                             

School Name: __________________________________   

I, the above named student, have read the “Acceptable Use Agreement” for the District Wide Area Network/Internet and agree to abide by the provisions therein.

Student’s Signature __________________________________

Parent's Consent and Signature 

I have read the attached School District 42 “Acceptable Use Agreement” for the District Wide Area Network/Internet and agree to abide by the provisions therein.  I understand that although School District 42 has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that inappropriate material is unavailable through the network, it is not possible to completely eliminate the possibility of exposure to such materials.  I give permission for ________________________ to receive access to the District Wide Area Network/Internet.

Print name and relationship to student: __________________________________                                              

Parent/Guardian signature __________________________________