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The Internet -- a collection of interconnected computer networks around
the world -- expands classroom and library media resources by providing
access to information, images, and even computer software from places
otherwise impossible to reach. These resources can yield individual and
group projects, collaboration, curriculum materials and idea sharing.
Internet access also makes possible contacts with people all over the
world, bringing into the school, into the classroom, experts in every
content area and students and adults from other nations and cultures. Responsibilities
With this access comes responsibilities. The MCCSC will provide access to
and integrate a thoughtful use of such information throughout the
curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction in the appropriate
use of such materials in a community setting. Parents and guardians are
responsible for agreements their children make or actions they take and,
outside of school, for setting and conveying the standards their children
should follow when using any media or information service. Students are
responsible for good behavior on these electronic resources. Appropriate
access is the shared responsibility of the school, the student and the
family.
Communication on networked information resources is often public. People
receiving messages have the ability to redistribute them for many others
to read. It is very important that students understand the importance of
appropriate and polite behavior and of avoiding the sharing, transmission
or distribution of personal information that you would not want any
stranger to have -- such as, but not limited to, addresses, telephone
and/or social security numbers.
The following activities are not permitted on MCCSC electronic resources:
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The student user has full rights (within the limits of these guidelines,
responsibilities and prohibitions) to the instructional networked
resources provided by the MCCSC. The student's network account provides
for personal storage space on the MCCSC resources which may be treated as
a student locker and should be cleared periodically. It is important that
the students keep passwords secure and private. However, users should not
expect that files will always be private. MCCSC network administrators
have
the right to review files to maintain system integrity and to be sure that the system is being used within the stated limits.
The MCCSC makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, for the provided access. The staff, the school and the MCCSC are not responsible for any damages incurred, including, but not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays or interruption of service, for the loss of data stored on MCCSC resources, or for personal property used to access MCCSC resources; for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information stored on MCCSC resources or gathered through corporation-provided access; for unauthorized financial obligations incurred through MCCSC-provided access. Further, even though the MCCSC may use technical or manual means to limit student access, these limits do not provide a foolproof means for enforcing the provisions of this policy. All provisions of this agreement are subordinate to local, state and federal statute.
Violations of school and MCCSC networked information resources policies could result in the loss of access to electronic resources. Additional disciplinary action may be determined at the building and/or classroom level in line with existing practice regarding language and behavior (Policy and Guidelines 5600). When appropriate, law enforcement agencies may be involved. |
The above student has my permission to apply for Internet access.
Student access will be used to pursue educational objectives through
student-conducted communication, research and other instructionally
related activities. Alternative activities will be provided if access to
networked information resources is refused or unavailable.
Student and Parent/Guardian Agreements:
Please read and/or discuss the Acceptable Use Agreement on page one (1)
with your student. In accepting an account, your student accepts the
responsibility of using the network in a responsible and appropriate
manner. It is important that you understand his/her responsibilities as
well. Your signature indicating that you have read and agreed to the
guidelines is necessary before an account will be issued.
I have read, or have had read to me, and/or have discussed the Acceptable Use Agreement and agree to use the network in an appropriate and responsible manner.
I have read and/or discussed the Acceptable Use Agreement with my student and give the school and the MCCSC permission to issue an Internet account to my student.
The MCCSC supports and respects each family's decision whether or
not to apply for student access and whether to terminate or suspend that
access. Parents/guardians have the right to request alternative activities
which do not require access to networked information resources. Access,
if issued, shall remain in effect through the remainder of this school
year, unless suspended or terminated by either the student, the school, or
the parent or guardian.