Hayesville Middle School
Internet Use Agreement
Please read this document carefully before signing.
Our goal is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. With worldwide access comes the availability of material that may not be of educational value. Clay County Schools has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate materials. On a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and users may encounter objectionable material. However, Clay County Schools believes that access to valuable information and interaction on the network outweighs this possibility.
Students are not allowed to use the following:
• My Space.com (or any other chat rooms)
• Personal email
• Sites containing inappropriate materials (obscene, threatening, or violent content, etc.)
• Each student has an individual account and may not use another user's account.
If a user violates any terms and conditions, his or her account will be terminated and future access may be denied. Signatures at the end of this document are legally binding and indicate that parties who signed have carefully read the terms and conditions and understand their significance.
1 ) Privileges- The use of the Internet is a privilege, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of privileges. Each user will receive direction in the proper use of the network. The system technology administrators will determine inappropriate use and may close an account as required. The use of an account must support education, research and be consistent with the objectives of Clay County Schools.
2) Network Etiquette- The user is expected to abide by rules of network etiquette. They include, but are not limited to the following:
• Do not use abusive, profane, or vulgar language.
• Illegal activities are strictly forbidden. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
• Do not reveal addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal information.
3) Liabilities- Clay County Schools makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service provided. CCS is not responsible for damages suffered, including the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or the users errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at users own risk. Clay County Schools specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
4) Security- Security is a high priority. In order to protect our students from dangers of the Internet such as Internet predators, computer viruses and inappropriate materials, we ask the students to stay within the parameters of our Internet Policy. If a user identifies a security problem on the Internet, he/she must notify a teacher. Users are not to use another individual's account. Attempts to breach security will result in cancellation of the user's account and other disciplinary measures.
5 ) Vandalism- Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, computer hardware (keyboard, monitor, etc.). This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
I understand and will abide by the Internet Use Agreement. I further understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.
Disciplinary action may result in any of the following:
• Notification to Law Authorities.
• OSS (Out of School Suspension)
• ISS (In School Suspension)
• Parental Contact
• Loss of Internet Use
• Written Assignment
* To view Clay County Schools Internet Use Agreement in its entirety, please access the HMS website: http://www.hayesvillems.org
Student User:
Name: (please print): ________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Internet Use Agreement. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. Clay County Schools has taken precautions to eliminate inappropriate material. However, I also recognize that Clay County Schools cannot restrict total access to inappropriate materials, and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network.
Parent or Guardian's Name (please print): ____________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: ____________________