AcceptableUse

** Upper Perkiomen Middle School ** ** Eighth Grade Math ** ** Miss Stever **  ** ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE UPSD-NET BY STUDENTS **  ~ Students will complete instruction on the use of the UPSD-Net and Internet. ~ Students will be responsible for their own behavior when using District computer networks.  The UPSD-Net shall **__not__** be used 1. For the posting or distribution of information that... A. Is harmful or prejudicial to students; B. Is disruptive and interferes with our learning environment; C. Threatens immediate harm to the welfare of the school community or any individual; D. Discriminates against any student or interferes with another’s individual rights; E. Encourages unlawful activity; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">F. Violates the separation of church and state. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">2. For illegal activity, including the violation of copyright laws; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">3. To access or obtain pornographic materials; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">4. To send material that has been determined to be offensive or objectionable; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">5. To intentionally alter or cause damage to hardware, software or data; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">6. To gain or attempt to gain access to restricted material or systems; <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">7. For gambling. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">1. Although students are primarily responsible for the use of the UPSD-Net in accordance with <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">the above restrictions, the District has the right to lock out or restrict access to the UPSDNet in order to prevent inappropriate use. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">2. The staff, the school and the District are not responsible for any damages, including <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">but not limited to the loss of data stored in the UPSD-Net, or the loss of personal property used to access the UPSD-Net. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">3. As a student, you will only have access to certain portions of UPSD-Net. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">4. Student files on the UPSD-Net are not considered private. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">5. The District will not be responsible for the accuracy, nature or quality of information stored on the UPSD-Net or gathered through Internet access. Make sure that you check your sources to ensure that they are accurate! <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">A student’s failure to follow these rules and regulations will subject the student to the usual disciplinary procedures. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">1. Teachers may open and read any student files. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">2. Other students also use the computer. Keep food, drink, gum, or leaking ice packs away from computers. Report any problems immediately. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">3. We rely on our network to communicate with others; let’s keep it working and reliable. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">4. Use only the applications which you have been instructed to use. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">5. If you plan on using a disk from home, first have your teacher scan it for viruses. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">6. Access or search for only those web sites your teacher has instructed you to access. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">7. Work with only your files. Do not plagiarize. Take pride in turning in work you authored. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">8. All internet contents are protected by copyright. Use appropriate bibliography citings to credit the author of the work. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">9. Don’t mess with the monitor! <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">10. Take care of your computer and it will take care of you. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">11. If you are uncertain about any of the rules, just ask!
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial,Bold','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial,Bold'"> Upper Perkiomen School District **
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">A. POLICY **
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">~ **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">As a student, you will have internet/computer access as long as you follow the rules below.
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">B. RESTRICTIONS **
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">C. DISCLAIMERS **
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">D. SANCTIONS **
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">E. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES **