Acceptable Computer Use
Regulations for WRSD Students
The
purpose of the WRSD network and the Internet is to enhance educational
research. Access to the Internet enables students to explore thousands
of libraries, databases and bulletin boards while exchanging messages
with Internet users throughout the world. Families should be warned
that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that
are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate and/or potentially offensive to
some people.
While the district's intent is
to make Internet access available to further educational goals and
objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well.
It is the district's position that the benefits to students in the form
of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the
potential disadvantages.
Rules for Student Use of Internet and E-Mail
Student
behavior on school computer networks is governed by the behavioral
expectations which appear in the Student Handbooks. In conjunction with
these behavioral expectations, students may use the Internet only for
approved school-related activities.
Students will not be permitted to:
- Reveal
their own personal information, such as addresses, telephone numbers,
user names, passwords, etc., or that of other students;
- Use another's password and/or trespass in another's folder(s), work, and/or file(s);
- Access e-mail accounts or chat lines without permission and supervision;
- Attempt to gain access to unauthorized resources or entities;
- Post anonymous messages;
- Download software, such as games, applications, etc., for personal use;
- Unauthorized use of resources, such as copy paper, printer toner, etc.;
- Access,
send, or display sites that provide material which does not conform
with acceptable school use, such as pornography, obscenity, etc.;
- Violate copyright laws;
- Vandalize computers, computer software, computer systems, data, and/or the computer network;
- Use the network for non-school related purposes, such as commercial ventures, to set up personal web pages, advertising, etc.
Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
The
administration reserves the right to review students' files and
communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that the users
are using the system within the authority provided by the District.
Teachers
and other staff members will make every attempt to monitor and guide
students toward appropriate materials and the use of the system.
This regulation conforms with School Committee Policy 6531: Student Internet Access.
Effective date: July 1, 1997
