Mrs. Hughes' Acceptable Use Policy

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     The Internet is becoming an important tool in education. As we develop school web sites, it is necessary to establish policies which protect the privacy and clarify the rights of students and parents. Here are some of my current classroom policies.

Pictures of Students on the Web
1.  Students must have a District Permission to Photograph document
    on file before their picture can be used on the Web.
2. Pictures of students will be for educational, informational purposes
    showing group activities or special projects.
3. Pictures of students will not be posted with matching student names.
4. When student names are used in text passages on the Web, only first
   names will be used.

Appropriate Computer Use
1. Classroom computers are to be used for learning purposes only. They
   are not toys for entertainment.
2. Computer usage is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can lead
   to loss of the privilege.
3. Students must be supervised at all times when using the school's
   computers.
4. Researching school-related topics is the only appropriate use for the
   Web.
5. Open surfing and unsupervised searching on the Internet are strictly
    prohibited.
6. Never type in a url.  Approved sites will always be linked.
7. Respect other people's files on the computer. Do not change, copy,
   delete, read or otherwise access files that are not yours.
8.When using the Internet, stay on recommended sites. If in doubt, ask
   before clicking. Get help from the teacher immediately if you get on the
   wrong site. 

I request that each of my students and their parents/guardians read and sign a statement indicating their understanding of the above policy guidelines. In this way I gain their permission and they gain my assurance of relevant, safe and appropriate use of technology in our classroom.


Student Signature____________________

Parent Signature________________________

Date:_________Comments:__________________________________________________

Jan Hughes, Learning Specialist
Hallsville Middle School
421 E. Hwy. 124
Hallsville, MO 65255
jhughes@hallsville.org
School Phone: 573-696-5512
last updated October 3, 2007