Sumner County

Student Acceptable Usage Policy 

Internet Acceptable Usage Policy Sumner County School District is providing your child with an opportunity to participate in the world's largest computer network, the Internet. It is important for our children to become familiar with accessing information electronically. The intent of this document is to give an overview of user responsibility, acceptable and unacceptable use of the resources without listing all such responsibilities, uses and misuses.   It is important that you understand this access is a privilege--not a right. This privilege, like most others, carries with it responsibility. The Internet contains all kinds of information. The vast majority of it will help your student learn more. Some of it is inappropriate for children.   The Sumner County School District requires the instructional staff to blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the curriculum and to provide educationally relevant objectives, instruction, guidance, and supervision of students in its use.   While school personnel are charged with the responsibility of guiding your student to the appropriate educational information, it may be possible for him/her to access inappropriate material. Your student is charged with the responsibility of not deliberately looking for this material.   The State of Tennessee currently had in place software to block objectionable Internet sites. However, this software cannot block all such sites. The burden of responsibility must lie with the internet user in not seeking such sites and in immediately leaving objectionable sites if they are encountered accidentally.   Sharing computer access with others requires that your student be polite and do what is right. Electronic files accessed through district-provided Internet services are subject to review by administrators and faculty to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are acting responsibly.   Before you sign this agreement, you should understand that user privileges will be lost and disciplinary action can be taken at school for inappropriate use of the Internet. You, as the parent or legal guardian, can be held legally liable for any problems that occur due to your student's inappropriate use of the Internet. Inappropriate Uses and Practices   The following practices are considered unacceptable, and result in the loss of district provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined at the building level in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.   The Sumner County School System will report any illegal activities to appropriate authorities.   All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research, appropriate for students and be consistent with the purposes of the Sumner County Schools. Visiting Internet sites that contain obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable materials; sending or receiving any material that is obscene or defamatory, or which is intended to annoy, harass, discriminate, or intimidate another person. Using the Internet or e-mail for gambling or other illegal activities. Making or posting indecent remarks, proposals, or materials. Uploading, downloading, or otherwise transmitting commercial software of copyrighted material in violation of its copyright. Use of software enabling remote access to the network (Apple Remote Access, PCAnywhere, Carbon Copy, etc.) No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way. Revealing or publicizing confidential information regarding students or employees. Examining, changing, or using another person's files, output, account, or user name. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts or files on the network, including the Internet Sharing accounts or passwords with other students or unauthorized personnel, or leaving accounts open and unattended. Other inappropriate uses if the Internet or network resources that may be identified by the director and/or designated supervisory employees Warranties   Sumner County School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Sumner County School District will not be responsible for any damages suffered by any student. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliverables, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or student errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the student's own risk. Sumner County School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

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