288 West Santa Monica Avenue

Dededo, Guam 96929

Phone: (671) 632-5647
Accredited for six years by WASC and a member of Learning School Alliance
http://www.gdoe.net/vsabms






Jon Fernandez

Dexter Fullo
Superintendent of Education

Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Dennis Malilay Stacey Sahagon Kin Fernandez
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Grade Administrator 7
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Grade Administrator 8
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Grade Administrator



Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Please read through this Acceptable Use Policy THOROUGHLY and share with your child. It
is extremely important that you and your child understand what is expected of them as
technology users at BMS.
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PART 1: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)

Access to computers (including handhelds, responders, and peripherals), network, and internet
access is a privilege available to students at Vicente San Agustin Benavente Middle School.
These guidelines are provided so that students are aware of the responsibilities required to use
this technology. Computer and/or technology use may be revoked if a student does not
adhere to the guidelines below.

1. Acceptable Use My use of computers, the Internet, and the school network must be in
support of education and research with the educational goals and objectives of VSABMS.
Transmission of any material in violation of United States, local, and/or school laws/rules
are prohibited. This includes the use of copyrighted material, threatening or obscene
material, or material restricted by school policy or staff.

The school network includes the sue of school computers (including handhelds,
responders, and the like) the use of Internet, school email/web services and network file
folders. Students should have no expectation of computer privacy as the school may
monitor email, computer, and internet use.

2. Personal Responsibility As a member of my school community, I will accept
responsibility for proper use of school technology and for reporting any misuse of
technology. My use of school technology will meet the guidelines below:

a. I will respect the privacy and dignity of students and teachers at all times. I will
not sue, copy, or delete another files, folders, or passwords.
b. I will keep my own passwords private and I will not share my password(s) with a
friend.
c. I will use appropriate language by refraining from using profanity or other
insulting language. Offensive messages that originate outside of the school, but
disrupts the schools educational process may be subject to school consequences.
d. I will respect school equipment. I will not vandalize equipment and will not
incite the spread of computer viruses.
e. I will only use software that is preapproved by my teacher, the librarian, or other
supervising adult.
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3. Internet Safety The internet provides opportunities to access new resources and an
abundance of, but it also provides unique risks to students. Although VSABMS provides
filtered access to the Internet, it is important to still exercise caution and safety. I agree
to follow the guidelines below:

a. I will not give my personal information such as my name, phone number, or
address over the internet.
b. I will not give personal information of someone else over the Internet (their full
name, phone number, address, etc.)
c. I will not correspond or meet with someone met through the Internet without the
pre-approval of a teacher and my parent(s)/guardian(s).
d. I will only access or download sites appropriate for classes or activities.
e. I will immediately report any technology use that makes me feel uncomfortable or
violates school policies.

4. Email/Communication Safety Email and other online communication services
provide opportunities for students, but they require careful use. I will follow the
guidelines below when using school computers/accounts:

a. I will only use an email account at school with the permission fo a teacher, the
librarian, or other supervising adult.
b. Instant messaging and chat rooms are prohibited.
c. I will follow the guidelines presented in this Acceptable Use Policy when using a
school-provided email account or other school provided service at another
location.
d. BMS may filter or monitor students online interactions that are school-related
regardless of whether the account was accessed from school or another location.

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PART 2: MEDIA RELEASE

BMS Utilizes different media in which to highlight student life, student work and
accomplishments, and the latest happenings including bulletins.

Your Childs Work
We may share your childs work through school newsletter, school bulletins, school websites
(www.gdoe.net/vsabms), the school FaceBook page, Twitter, and individual team websites.

Your Childs Image
We may publicize school activities in newspaper, magazines, and/or in the internet through the
school website, (www.gdoe.net/vsabms), the school Facebook Page, Twitter, and individual team
websites.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PERMISSION
Return this page to your childs Reading teacher

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand VSABMS Acceptable Use
Policy regarding the use of computers, the Internet, and other technology. I understand that this
form will be kept on file at the school. I further understand that failure to abide by these
guidelines will result in my loss of privileges and I receive consequences as they are appropriate:

Team Name: Reading Teacher:
Student Name: Date:
Student Signature:

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PERMISSION

Parent/Guardian Name (print) Date:

Part 1: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and shared VSABMS Acceptable Use Policy.
I understand what is expected of my child regarding computer and technology use at BMS, as
stipulated in this agreement.

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Part 2: MEDIA RELEASE

I agree to the:

Publication of my Childs Work (circle one) Yes No Initial

Publication of my childs Images (circle one) Yes No Initial




Approved by: ______________________
Dexter B. Fullo, Principal