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As much as possible, access to
the computers will be designed to point students to resources which have
been reviewed and evaluated prior to use. While students may be able to
move beyond those resources to others which have not been evaluated by
staff, they shall be provided with guidelines and lists of information
particularly suited to the learning objectives. Students may pursue electronic
research independent of staff supervision only if they have been granted
parental permission and have submitted all required forms. Permission is
not transferable and may not be shared.
Computer Rules Students are responsible for good behavior on school computers, just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the computer are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. The computer is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Independent access to computer services is provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required for all students. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. Individual users of the district computers are responsible for their behavior and communications over those computers. It is presumed that the user will comply with the contract and will honor the agreements they have signed. Computer storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Administration and faculty may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that students are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stores on district servers will always be private. During school, teachers of younger students will guide them in accessing appropriate materials. Outside of school, families must bear responsibility for such guidance including inappropriate web sites & materials brought to school - as they also must with information sources such as television, telephones, movies, radio, and other potentially offensive media. The following are NOT permitted: 1. Sending, receiving, or displaying offensive messages or pictures
Conditions of computer cards (grades 4-12) 1. Students will be given a computer card after submission of signed permission form. 2. Cards will be made only at the first of each month. 3. One replacement card will be allowed per school year at the cost of $1.00 4. Students must have cards with them at all times in order to be allowed computer usage. Sanctions 1. Three violations will result in a loss of access to all computers at Winside Public School, for the remainder of the school year. 2. Additional disciplinary action may be taken at the building level in accordance with existing practice regarding inappropriate computer usage. 3. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
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