Classroom Use Policies and Guidelines

Dear Parents,
When it comes to doing research, the Internet is a great resource. Thats
because the internet is about communicating and sharing information. Your
child will have access to appropriate sites on the Internet in a supervised
classroom environment.
Attached are some guidelines for Internet use at our school. Please read the
guidelines and help your child understand the rules. Then sign the bottom to
show that you and your child understand and accept our policies for using
the Internet at school. You, of course have the option to deny permission for
your child to use the Internet while they are at school.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Alex Zarifis

District Policies for Student Use of the Internet

1. Use the computer for only academic purposes.
2. Only send messages and other access material that are school
appropriate.
3. Only use sites and search engines that are approved by teachers for
research.
4. Do not reveal your home address or phone number, or those of other
students. Use the school address and phone number only.
5. Do not use the network in such a way that you disrupt the use of the
network for others.
6. Do not use language that is considered offensive or threating to
persons of particular race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation or to
persons with disabilities. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.
7. Respect classroom property. (No food, drink, or horse playing around
ect.)
8. Vandalism will result in cancellation of your privileges. Vandalism is any
attempt to harm or destroy another persons data or the schools
software or hardware. (Dont change wallpaper, screensaver,
preferences, ect.)

9. Do not use the internet during recess time. (Unless you have
permission.)
10.
Misuse of the Network may result in one or more of the following
consequences:
Limit or loss of access to the network
Office Referral
If necessary, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

Online Safety Rules

1. I will not give out personal information without my parents permission.
2. I will not send my picture to anyone without getting permission.
3. I will tell my teacher or parents right away if I read anything that
makes me feel uncomfortable.
4. Turn off the monitor and quietly let the teacher know if an
inappropriate site or pop-up appears on your screen.
5. I will never agree to meet in person anyone I encounter online without
first checking with my parents.
6. I will not buy or order anything online or give out credit-card
information without asking my parents.

Having technology in our class enhances the academic experience and the
knowledge acquired by students. Learning through technology is filled with great
opportunities, and therefore comes with great responsibility. ~ Mr. Zarifis

Student signature _______________________________

Parent signature ________________________________