I.S.
318Õs Acceptable Use Policy limits student use of the Internet for
educational purposes in a legal manner.
*Internet users are prohibited from:
*Accessing pornographic or obscene materials
*Accessing another personÕs e-mail
*Sending or receiving messages that are racist, sexist, sexual in nature,
hateful, obscene or hurtful in any way
*Requesting or providing home phone numbers, addresses,
other personal information, or school location without permission
*Accessing chat rooms
*** Any Violation
of these rules will result in
termination of
Internet access and disciplinary action***
Please complete this form to indicate that you agree with the terms and conditions as stated. The signatures of both the student and parent/guardian are mandatory in order for access to be granted to Board of Education Internet services.
As a user of I.S. 318Õs computer network and Internet access services, I have read and agree to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
As
a parent/legal guardian of the student signing above, I grant permission for my
child to access networked computer services through the Internet, World Wide
Web and E-mail. I have read and agree to the terms above and I understand that
I may be held responsible for violations by my child. I understand that some
materials on the Internet may be objectionable; therefore I agree to accept
responsibility for guiding my child and conveying to her/him appropriate
standards for selecting and viewing information and media. I realize that I.S.
318 would not be able to provide access to these resources if it had to accept
liability for a minorÕs activities. In exchange for the opportunity for my
minor child to participate, I agree to hold I.S. 318 harmless, and indemnify it
against any harms that I or my minor child may suffer as a result of this
unrestricted access.
On-line resources offer teachers and their supervisors the opportunity to engage students in exciting learning experiences. As with all tools, teachers must supervise their use and establish procedures to ensure student safety and responsibility. By keeping the Internet Usage Police in mind while planning and implementing lessons that involve the Internet, it will be easier to assure that students are provided with safe, educationally sound activities. The following are offered to assist educators with this responsibility.
Read and familiarize yourself with the Board of EducationÕs ÒStudents Rules & Responsibilities for On-line SafetyÓ and ÒInternet Usage Policy.Ó
Post both the Board of EducationÕs ÒStudents Rules & Responsibilities for On-line SafetyÓ and ÒInternet Usage PolicyÓ prominently in areas where students will access the Internet.
Distribute a copy of The Board of EducationÕs ÒStudent Rules & Responsibilities for On-line SafetyÓ to every student who will have access to the Internet and a copy of ÒGuidelines for ParentsÓ to the parents of such youngsters. Both students and parents should be provided with a copy of The Board of EducationÕs Internet Usage Policy.Ó
Review these documents with students who will use the Internet and communicate with their parents to assure understanding.
Actively supervise students as they access the Internet.
Continue to preview sites and materials that students will access on the Internet.
Establish rules and procedures for student on-line activities that will assure that your students comply with the ÒStudents Rules & Responsibilities for On-line SafetyÓ (giving out of personal and school information, meeting with individuals met on-line, sending pictures or other items, and accessing of unfamiliar Internet areas). Encourage students to report racist, sexist, inflammatory, hateful, obscene and disturbing material encountered on-line.
The Internet Usage Policy of the Board of Education of the City of New York has been created to ensure that Internet resources are used appropriately and that our educational community may benefit from the exciting resources available On-line in a manner that will not jeopardize their safety and well being.
The purpose of access to or use of the Internet through Board connections or equipment is solely educational; therefore, anyone who utilizes the BoardÕs connection must foster that purpose by using Internet resources only for educational purposes and in an appropriate and legal manner. All persons accessing or using the Internet through Board connections or equipment, whether from a Board location or from a remote location using Board hardware, software and/or accounts, are prohibited to use such connections or equipment for other than educational purposes and are specifically prohibited from:
Sending or receiving personal messages
Using for commercial purposes, advertising or similar objectives
Utilizing copyrighted materials without permission
Lobbying for political purposes or soliciting votes
Accessing pornographic or obscene materials
Sending or receiving messages that are racist, sexist, inflammatory, hateful or obscene
Vandalizing data, software or equipment
Sending or receiving another personÕs messages without authorization
Requesting or providing home phone numbers, addresses or other personal information without authorization
Guidelines for Parents
The electronic resources
available to children today offer exciting opportunities for educational
growth. When used
properly, learning tools such as the Internet can help children become more
informed students and
prepare them for successful lives. However, as with all tools, parents must
regulate their use and
establish safety rules about on-line systems. The following suggestions are
offered to assist
parents with this responsibility.
Make it a family rule
to:
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Encourage and enforce
parental internet controls and/or set timers or hours allowed to promote a safe
and monitored internet experience
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Never give out
identifying information – home address, school name, or telephone
number – in a public message such as chat or
bulletin boards – and be sure you are
dealing with someone that both you and your child
now and trust be fore giving it out via
E-mail.
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Get to know the
services your child uses. Find out what types of information they offer.
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Never allow a child to
arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they meet on-line
without
permission.
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Never respond to
messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent,
threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable. Encourage your children to tell
you if they encounter such messages. If you or your child receive a message
that is harassing, of a sexual nature or threatening, forward a copy of the
message to your service provider and ask for assistance.
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Should you become
aware of the transmission, use, or viewing of child pornography on-line,
immediately report this to the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children by calling
1-800-843-5678.
You should also notify your on-line service.
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Remember that people
on-line may not be who they seem.
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Remember that
everything you read on-line may not be true.
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Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by your children.
(See ÒStudents
Rules & Responsibilities for On-line Safety.Ó)
Discuss these rules and post them
near your computer as a reminder. Remember to
monitor your childÕs compliance with these
rules, especially when it comes to the amount of
time spent on the computer. A childÕs
excessive use of on-line services or bulletin
boards, especially late at night, may be a clue
that there is a potential problem. Remember that
personal computers and on-line services
should not be used as electronic baby-sitters.
- Be
sure to make on-line services a family activity. Consider keeping the computer
in a
family room rather than your childÕs bedroom. Get to
know Òon-line friendsÓ just as you
get to know all your childÕs other friends.
Adapted with permission
from: A Safety Net for the Internet, The New York Public Library, 1996.
The Board and/or Chancellor reserve the right to revoke Internet access or use of any person who
uses the Board connections or equipment in an inappropriate, abusive or illegal manner, or in
violation of the BoardÕs policy on access to and use of the Internet or of local, state or federal
law. Violators to this policy may be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
On-line activities offer you an exciting way to learn. These tools however, must be used in a safe
and responsible manner. The following rules have been created to make sure that using the
Internet is a safe, effective and enjoyable part of your education.
I will always ask my teacher for permission before I give out (personal information such
as address/telephone number, parentsÕ work address/telephone number, or the name and
location of the school.)
I will only send messages over the Internet that are free of racist, sexist, inflammatory,
hateful, obscene, advertising or commercial content. I will refrain from sending messages
for partisan political lobbying purposes.
I will tell my teacher right away if I come across any information that is racist, sexist,
inflammatory, hateful, obscene or anything else that makes me uncomfortable.
I will always check first with my teacher and/or parents before I agree to get together
with anyone I ÒmeetÓ on-line.
I will always check with my teacher and/or parents before sending a person my picture
or anything else.
I will always ask permission before I receive or send another personÕs messages.
I will always seek permission to use copyrighted material.
I will talk with my teacher so that we can set up rules for going on-line. We will decide
upon the time of day that I can be on-line, the length of time I can be on-line, and
appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas without permission.
I will be polite and use proper language while on-line.
I will always use the Internet responsibly, so that others may benefit from it without
disruption.
I will always respect and take care of software, equipment and data.
Adapted
from ÒGuidelines for ParentsÓ and ÒMy Rules for On-line SafetyÓ from Child
Safety on the
Information
Highway, by Lawrence J. Magid. They are reprinted with permission of the
National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Copyright 1994 NCMEC. All rights reserved.