Appendix: Student Technology Usage Agreement

Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement

Please read and discuss each sentence carefully before signing the Acceptable Usage Form*.

When I use the School’s computer network or other electronic equipment:

• I will use it only for schoolwork and for those activities that are aligned with my School’s overall vision. 
• I will not use the Internet to send any personal information about myself or anyone else, such as my first and last names, phone number, e-mail or address. This helps keeps my School community and me safe.
• I will not buy or sell anything.
• I will not visit an inappropriate Web site or create inappropriate materials. If inappropriate material comes up on my computer, I will inform an adult at once.
• I will learn how to properly use and take care of the School’s computers and other equipment. I will take very good care of the software (handling CDs, tapes, etc. properly; returning items to their proper places). 
• I will respect the accounts, files and works of other people. I will not take credit for work that is not my own. (That’s called plagiarism!)
• I will remember that using the School’s equipment, Internet, e-mail and software properly is part of my academic responsibility. If I violate or abuse the School’s computers, printers, Internet, e-mail or software, I know disciplinary action will follow.

While using the computer and Internet, I will:

• not copy the ideas or writings of others and present them as my own. I  may not copy any of the School’s software for my personal use.
• respect the equipment, software or data (information or files) of others. I will not access, destroy or share data (information or files) of another student or teacher.
• I will not give out any personal information (phone number, address, age, etc.) unless I am given permission from my teacher.

*Form is distributed in Technology Classes.