Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee

ONLINE AND NETWORK USE POLICY (COMPUTER POLICY)

All students will have access to the Internet, World Wide Web, and other information resources, including email, under the supervision of a teacher or educational assistant.

Students in 3rd-8th grade will receive an email account. Students and parents must sign a Network/Online Agreement Form before students will be granted an email account and network access.

The use of the network and Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in suspension and/or cancellation of those privileges. Teachers and administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Examples of inappropriate use include, but are not limited to: installing unauthorized software, using profanity in email messages, accessing unauthorized websites, physically mistreating hardware, attempting to disrupt the network, altering of another person’s data, printing without permission and not following directions of a Cyberschool staff member regarding computer use.

Safety & Security:

- Students will NOT post personal contact information about themselves or other people, including home address, telephone number, school address, and so forth.
- Students will NOT agree to meet with someone they have met online.
- Students will IMMEDIATELY disclose to a teacher or other staff member any message received that is inappropriate.

- Students are not to use other students’ usernames or passwords.
- Students are not to give out their usernames or passwords.
- Students are not to alter any data except their own.
- No software of any kind is to be downloaded or installed without the approval of a teacher or administrator.

- Students will IMMEDIATELY tell a teacher if the student suspects any security risks.

- Students will not attempt to gain access to Cyberschool’s network or other network(s) beyond authorized access.
- Students will not make deliberate attempts to destroy data by spreading viruses, worms, or other means.
- Students will not engage in illegal acts such as arranging for the purchase of alcohol, threatening other persons, gambling, etc.
- Students will IMMEDIATELY tell a teacher if the student suspects illegal activity.

Language & General Operation:

- Students will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language.
- Students must not knowingly post false or misleading information about others.
- Students will not post information that could cause damage to people or property.
- Students will not post information that could disrupt the classroom or school.
- Students will IMMEDIATELY tell a teacher if the student encounters inappropriate language or an inappropriate website.

- Students will ask permission to print.
- Students will treat hardware and software with respect, as it is school property.
- Students will follow Cyberschool Staff Members’ directions when using a computer or the network

Disclaimer:

Central City Cyberschool is not responsible for loss of data, nor is the Cyberschool responsible for materials accessed by students.

The signatures at the end of this document are binding and indicate the parties who have signed have read the terms and conditions carefully, understand their significance, and are in agreement.

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Student Signature & Date Parent Signature & Date

If you have any questions, please call Mr. Westhoff, Technology Director, 444-1966, x113.