access to the network or the Internet; upload any harmful form of programming or
vandalism; participate in “hacking” activities or any form of unauthorized access to other
computers, networks, or information systems.
iii.
Uses that jeopardize the security of student access and of the computer network or other
networks on the Internet. For example, don’t disclose or share your password with
others; don’t impersonate another user. Copying files and sharing information with other
students that is related to an assignment or exam is prohibited.
iv.
Uses that are commercial transactions. Students and other users may not sell or buy
anything over the Internet. You should not give others private information about you or
others, including credit card numbers and social security numbers.
v.
All forms of e-mail, chat, ICQ, and Instant Messaging are strictly prohibited unless such
communications are for educational purposes and specifically authorized by a teacher or
administrator.
c.
Netiquette
. All users must abide by rules of network etiquette, which include the following:
i.
Be polite. Use appropriate language. No profanity, vulgarities, suggestive, obscene,
insulting, belligerent, or threatening language.
ii.
Avoid language and uses that may be offensive to other users. Don’t use access to make,
distribute, or redistribute jokes, stories, or other material that is based upon slurs or
stereotypes relating to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.
d.
Internet Safety
- General Warning: Individual Responsibility of Parents and Users. All users
and their parents or guardians are advised that access to the electronic network may include the
potential for access to materials inappropriate for school-aged students. Every user must take
responsibility for his or her use of the computer network and Internet and stay away from these
sites. Parents of minors are the best guide to materials to shun. If a student finds that other users
are visiting offensive or harmful sites, he or she should report such use to the person designated by
the school.
e.
Personal Safety
- Be safe. In using the computer network and Internet, do not reveal personal
information such as your home address or telephone number. Do not use your real last name or
any other information which might allow a person to locate you without first obtaining the
permission of a supervising teacher. Do not arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you
“meet” on the computer network or Internet without your parent’s permission (if you are under
18). Regardless of your age, you should never agree to meet a person you have only
communicated with on the Internet in a secluded place or in a private setting.
f.
“Hacking” and Other Illegal Activities
. It is a violation of the Policy to use the school’s
computer network or the Internet to gain unauthorized access to other computers or computer
systems, or to attempt to gain such unauthorized access. Any use which violates State or Federal
law relating to copyright, trade secrets, the distribution of obscene or pornographic materials, or
which violates any other applicable law of municipal ordinance, is strictly prohibited.
g.
Confidentiality of Student Information
. Personally identifiable information concerning students
may not be disclosed or used in any way on the Internet without the permission of a parent or
guardian or, if the student is 18 or over, the permission of the student himself or herself. Users
should never give out private or confidential information about themselves or others on the
Internet, particularly credit card numbers and social security numbers. A supervising teacher or
administrator may authorize the release of directory information, as defined by Ohio law, for
internal administrative purposes or approved educational projects and activities.
h.
Active Restriction Measures
. The school, either by itself or in combination with the Data
Acquisition Site providing Internet access, will utilize filtering software or other technologies to
prevent students from accessing visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful
to minors. The school will also monitor the online activities of students, through direct
observation and/or technological means to ensure that students are not accessing such depictions
or any other material, which is inappropriate for minors.
i.
Internet filtering -
software or other technology based protection systems may be disabled only
by a school administrator or the Technology Supervisor for purposes of bona fide research or other
educational projects being conducted by students age 17 and older.
C.
Privacy
- Network and Internet access is provided as a tool for your education. The Upper Scioto Valley
School District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store at any time and without prior
