Internet Policy

 
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

	The purpose of the School District’s decision to provide Internet 
access is to allow an expanded opportunity for research and education by 
providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative 
work.  All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research 
and consistent with the educational objectives of the School District.  Use 
of other organizations’ network or computing resources must comply with the 
rules appropriate for that network.  Transmission of any material in 
violation of any nation or state laws or regulations is prohibited.  This 
includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or 
obscene materials, or material protected by trade secret.  The use of the 
Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in 
cancellation of Internet privileges.  All students must abide by the 
generally accepted rules of network-etiquette privileges. 

	Students will be allowed to access the Internet only through their
	teachers.  No students may access the Internet without permission.
	Students’ use must be supervised at all times by a staff members. 

 1.   Be polite.  Do not be abusive in messages to others.  Always use 
appropriate language.  Profanity, vulgarities, or other inappropriate 
language IS prohibited. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

 2.  Never reveal the personal address or phone number of yourself or others.

 3.  Note that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.  People who 
operate the system have access to all mail.  Messages relating to or in 
support of illegal or inappropriate activities will be reported to the 
appropriate authorities.

 4.  Do not disrupt, harass, or annoy other users.

 5.  All communications and information accessible via the network should be 
assumed to be private property.  Always cite all quotes, references, and 
sources.

 6.  Never access inappropriate or restricted information, such as 
pornography or other obscene materials, or other information not directly 
related to the educational purposes for which access is being provided.  
Restricted information includes obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, 
profane, or lewd materials, advertisements for products or services not 
permitted to minors by law, insulting, fighting, and harassing words, and 
other materials that may cause a substantial disruption of the academic 
environment.

7.	Vandalism also is prohibited and will result in cancellation of 
privileges. Vandalism includes
any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, and includes, 
but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

8.	All uses should remain on the system only as long as necessary to 
complete their work, so that
other individuals will have equal opportunities to access the Internet.

9.	Do not use the system for financial or commercial gain.

10.	Always follow the instructions of the supervising staff members.

Penalties For Improper Use

	Students who violate the terms of this Administrative Rule or who 
otherwise misuse their access to the Internet also will be subject to 
disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s Student Behavior 
Code.  Internet access privileges also may be canceled for up to one year.  
Violations of the laws of the United States or the State of South Carolina 
also may subject the user to criminal prosecution.  If a user incurs 
unauthorized costs, the user, as well as the user’s parents if the user is a 
student, will be responsible for all such costs.

  
	


INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Student/Parent Certification Form


		As the Parent/Guardian of this Student, I have read and 
understand the
Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Administrative Rule.  I understand that 
this access is
designed solely for educational purposes.  I further understand that if my 
child violates these
conditions and rules, his or her access privilege may be revoked for up to 
one year and
disciplinary action may be taken.



_________________________________________________________________________ 
Date						Parent/Guardian Signature



		I have read and understand the School District’s Internet 
Acceptable Use
Policy and Administrative Rule.  I understand and will abide by the 
conditions and rules set
forth therein.  I further understand violations of these conditions and 
rules are unethical and 
may constitute a criminal offense.  Should I commit any violation, my access 
privileges may
be revoked for up to one year, disciplinary action may be taken, and 
appropriate legal 
action also may be instituted.



__________________________________________________________________________ 
Date						Student Signature






GREENWOOD DISTRICT 52
INTERNET APPLICATION
STUDENT ACCESS REQUEST FORM

Please complete the following information and return it to your teacher.  
PLEASE PRINT!!

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Student’s Full Name: ____________________________________ Date of 
Birth:________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ___________________ Grade: _______ Teacher:______________________

PARENT OR GUARDIAN CONSENT (required if student is under age 18)

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read and understand the 
Guidelines for Telecommunications Use and have reviewed them with my child.  
I understand that this access is designed solely for educational purposes 
and the Greenwood School District 52 has taken reasonable precautions to 
supervise Internet usage.  However, I recognize that it is impossible for 
the district to control access to all information of materials and I will 
not hold it responsible for materials acquired or contact made on the 
Internet.  I also accept full responsibility for supervision of my child 
outside the school setting.  I hereby give permission to establish an 
account for my child and certify that the information contained on this 
application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

With that understanding, I hereby give permission for my child to utilize 
the school Internet services listed below.  (Please initial those for which 
your permission is granted.)

_____ Basic Internet access
_____ E-Mail access (middle and high school students ONLY)
_____ Publication of my child’s name in school Internet publications
_____ Use of my child’s picture in school Internet publications
(NOTE:  Under no circumstances will a child’s home address or phone number 
be published on the Internet.)

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Date: 
___________

Parent/Guardian Name (please print): 
____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Work Phone:__________________________ 


STUDENT:  “I have read these Student Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use 
and agree to use Internet and all associated equipment and information in a 
way that is consistent with these policies.  I understand that failure to do 
so will result in the loss of my Internet privileges and/or other 
disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by school officials.”

Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: 
___________

Printed Name:_______________________________________________________________