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 ___________________________
