General User Policy



Inkster Public School District

Inkster Public School District

Acceptable Use Policy and Online/Internet Services

 

The Inkster Public School Network is a way of electronically communicating with others and accessing information. It is a privilege.  As a student in the Inkster School District, I agree to comply with these guidelines as explained by my teacher, the school and the Director of Technology.  When using The Network, I accept the following basic rules:

 

1.                   I will be safe on The Network.  I will never give out personal information about myself, like my home address and telephone number.

2.                   I will use appropriate language on The Network.  If it is language that I cannot use with my teachers or parents (such as swearing and threatening other people), I will not use it on The Network.

3.                   I will always treat people on-line with respect.  I will not use The Network to insult or threaten other users.  I assume responsibility for the content of messages I send on The Network.

4.                   I will respect the privacy of other users and will not make any attempts to gain access into the private mailboxes of those users.  I will not allow other users access to my mailbox and will keep my password private.

5.                   I understand that The Network is to be used for educational use.  I understand that my messages can be read by the Superintendent, Building Administrator, System Administrator or Director of Technology.

6.                   I understand that my computer at home is on loan and I will treat it with respect and return it to the school when requested or when I leave the school.

7.                   I will not download any applications (games) or programs at school from the Internet and The Network unless I am told to by a teacher or by school administration.  At home I must get permission from my parent/guardian. Forms for this are available at the library.

8.                   I will not add any software to the school’s computers.

9.                   I will protect myself and others by checking my disks that I use at school and home for viruses.

10.                I understand that the software provided to me for home use is protected under copyright law.  I agree not to copy this software unlawfully and/or distribute any materials provided for our use.  I will model and encourage ethical use of the software among my friends, family members, and the community.

11.                I understand that failure to follow the rules of The Network and the Internet as explained here will result in the loss of my privileges using The Network and the Internet.  I will accept the punishment determined by my teacher and/or by the school administration.  I hereby pledge to use The Network with respect, to have fun and to allow my fellow students to have fun as well.

 

 

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