Internet Access and Use-Important Notice To Parents Due to the nature of the Internet, it is neither practical nor possible for the Hall County School System staff to enforce compliance with user rules at all times. Accordingly, parents and students must recognize that students will be required to make independent decisions and use good judgement in their use of the Internet. Therefore, parents must participate in the decision whether to allow their children access to the Internet and must communicate their own expectations to their children regarding its use. * I understand that Internet access is designed for educational purposes and that the school will attempt to discourage access to objectionable material and communications that are intended to exploit, harass, or abuse students. However, I recognize it is impossible for the school system to restrict access to all objectionable material, and I will not hold the school or the school system responsible for materials acquired or contacts made on the Internet. *I understand that a variety of inappropriate and objectionable materials are available over the Internet and that it may be possible for my child to access these materials if he/she chooses to behave irresponsibly. I also understand that is is possible for undesirable or ill-intended individuals to communicate with my child over the Internet, that there is no practical means for the school to prevent this from happening, and that my child must take responsibility to avoid such communications if they are initiated. While I authorize the staff to monitor any communications to or from my child on the Internet, I recognize that it is not possible for the staff to monitor all such communications. I have determined that the benefits of my child having access to the Internet outweigh the potential risks. *I understand that any conduct by my child that is in conflict with these responsibilities is is inappropriate, and such behavior may result in termination of access to the Internet, computer use in general, a possible disciplinary action. *I have reviewed these responsibilities with my child, and I hereby grant permission to the school to provide Internet access. *I agree to compensate the school for any expenses or costs it incurs as a result of my child's violation of this agreement. Parent Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________ Internet Network Access - Agreement I accespt responsibilty to abide by the Hall County Board of Education Internet policy and procedures as stated in this agreement. I undersatnd that use of the Internet and access to it are privileges, not rights, and I agree... * To use the Internet network for appropriate educational purposes and research; *To use the Internet network only with the permission of designated school staff; *To be considerate of other users on the network and use appropriate language for school situations; *Not to intentionally degrade or disrupt Internet services or equipment. This includes but is nor limited to tampering with hardware or software, vandalizing data, invoking computer viruses, attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized services, or violating copyright laws. *To immediately report any security problems or breaches of these responsibilities to appropriate School System/School staff; *To comply with all of the rules and expectations included in the "Guidelines for Use of the Internet" amd other guidelines that may be developed by the school; *Not to divulge personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers on the Internet. I understand I have no right to privacy when I use the school Internet network, and I consent to staff monitoring of my communications. I also understand that any conduct that is in conflict with these responsibilities is inappropriate and may result in termination of network access and possible disciplinary action. Parent Signature _________________________ Date____________________________ Student Signature ________________________ Date ___________________________