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Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Elementary School Students
Students in the Independence School District will be provided access to technology in classrooms, Library Media Centers, and labs for educational purposes. Students must follow the established guidelines for acceptable use of technology in order to maintain the privilege of access to technology.
The following acceptable use guidelines have been established for all elementary students in the Independence School District.
Equipment Use
Students will be expected to be careful when using computer equipment and follow all directions for proper use. Any student who does not use the computer equipment properly or deliberately damages the computer equipment will receive consequences to be determined by each school.
Internet Use
At the elementary level, K-4 students are limited to sites selected by school staff that are of educational value and support the curriculum. 5th grade students are allowed the extra privilege of conducting supervised research on classroom assignments. If, at any time, a student accesses or attempts to access unacceptable materials, he/she will receive consequences to be determined by each school.
Printing
During the year, students may need to print some of their computer work. As long as this is done according to the directions given, students will not be charged for their copies. If a student prints an excessive number of pages, he/she may be charged for those copies.
Consequences of Misuse
Students guilty of misusing the school’s technology will receive consequences according to the nature and severity of the misuse. Consequences will be similar to the consequences for violating other school rules and may include being given limited or no access to technology for a specified amount of time.
Signature of Acceptance
Parent and student signature will be required for technology usage throughout the district. Please see your student/parent handbook for acceptance form. Please sign and return to school office.
Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Middle and High School Students
Students in the Independence School District will be provided access to technology in classrooms, Library Media Centers, and labs for educational purposes. Students must follow the established guidelines for acceptable use of technology in order to maintain the privilege of access to technology.
The following acceptable use guidelines have been established for all middle school/high school students in the Independence School District.
Equipment Use
Students will be expected to follow all directions given concerning the appropriate use of technology. The equipment must be used carefully to ensure that it continues to function properly. Any student guilty of abusing the equipment or taking any action that would alter the proper functioning of the equipment will be disciplined and charged with the cost of repairing or replacing the equipment.
Internet Use
Students will be given access to the internet and will be expected to access sites that are appropriate for the educational assignment given. Students who access or attempt to access pornography or other sites not related to an educational assignment will be disciplined and denied internet access for a specified period of time. Any image that would not be allowed in school on a tee shirt will be considered inappropriate. Students using computers in the Library Media Center or Computer Labs without the direct supervision of a teacher may need to meet additional requirements. Students will need to ask the Library Media Specialist in his/her building to find out.
Security
All students will be given a username and password to use to log in to computers. Passwords must be kept confidential at all times. Network equipment will allow for the tracking of all computer activity by username and password. Therefore, students are not allowed to log in using another person’s username and password. A student who uses another person’s username and password or allows someone to use his/her username and password will be disciplined and denied computer access for a specified period of time.
File Sharing
Copyright laws protect various forms of software, music, and video files. Students are not allowed to download software, music, or video files at school, unless appropriate fees have been paid and the downloading process is supervised by a teacher or administrator. Files not protected by copyright laws may be shared provided it is for educational purposes and does not contain inappropriate material. Students will not be allowed to install any software unless operating out of a technology class and under the supervision of a teacher. Any student guilty of downloading or sharing copyright protected files or attempting to download or share such files or install software will be disciplined and denied access to computers for a specified period of time.
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