The Gilmore City-Bradgate School would like to offer your student access to the electronic means of communication known as the Internet. The Internet is a collection of more than 20,000 interconnected computer networks. The vast domain of information contained within internet’s libraries can provide unlimited opportunities to students.
Students will be able to access the Internet through their teacher’s accounts, class accounts and individual accounts. When E-Mail is made available, individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses may, at the discretion of the administration and the supervising teacher, be issued to students. If a student already has an electronic mail address, he/she may, at the discretion of the administration and the supervising teacher, be permitted to use the address to send and receive mail at school.
Students will be expected to abide by the following network etiquette:
· The use of the network is a privilege and may be taken away for violation of board policy or regulations. As a user of the Internet, students may be allowed access to other networks. Each network may have its own set of policies and procedures. Students will abide by the polices and procedures of these other networks.
· Students will respect all copyright and license agreements.
· Students will cite all quotes, references, and sources.
· Students will only remain on the system long enough to get needed information.
· Students will apply the same privacy, ethical and educational considerations utilized in other forms of communication.
· Student access for electronic mail will be through their own account, established at the discretion of the administration and the supervising teacher. Remember, electronic mail is not private; never send private or confidential material through E-Mail. Students should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Others may be able to read or access the mail, so private messages should not be sent.
- Delete unwanted messages immediately.
- Use of vulgar, obscene, abusive or other objectionable language is prohibited.
- Always sign your name to messages.
- Always acknowledge receipt of a document or file.
- Mailing lists of any type may not be subscribed to unless permission is received in advance from the supervising teacher or the administration.
- Students accessing Internet services that have a cost involved will be responsible for payment of those costs.
The Internet can provide a vast collection of educational resources for students. It is global, making it impossible to control all information available. Because information appears, disappears, and changes constantly, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate. Although students will often be under staff supervision while on the network, it is not possible to always monitor individual
students and what they are accessing on the network. Consequently, some students might encounter information that may not be of educational value to them.
Please determine whether you would like your child to be granted Internet access while a student in the Gilmore City-Bradgate School and return the permission form to the principal’s office in your student’s school.
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I give permission for my student to be granted Internet access while a student at:____________________________________ (school). I have read the policies and procedures set forth by the school boards of the Gilmore City-Bradgate School and agree to abide by these provisions. I understand that any violation of the provisions will result in the appropriate discipline as outlined in the “Student Violations: Consequences and Notifications.” I also agree to be responsible for any “Unauthorized Costs” incurred by the above student while using the Internet..
________ I request that my student by denied access to the Internet while a student at ______________________________________________________________(school).
Parent or Guardian’s signature __________________________________________
If you have granted your child Internet access, please have them respond to the following:
I have read the expected network etiquette and agree to abide by these provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may constitute suspension or revocation of Internet privileges.
I agree to be responsible for payment of costs incurred by accessing any Internet services that have a cost involved.
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(Student Signature)
