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Student Internet Use Agreement

Please read this agreement carefully. When signed by you and your parent/guardian, it becomes a mutually binding contract. Before you can be provided with individual access, you must do the following:

  • Read, sign and return agreement form
  • Obtain approval to use the internet through designation on an approved class list or by obtaining an authorization card.

The internet access is to be used as a tool, for research and information gathering in support of school curriculum. Conferencing with other students and individuals in a "chat room" or "e-mail" situation will only be done under a teacher's direct supervision, as a collaborative learning tool.

Terms and Conditions

1. Personal Responsibility. As a representative of this school, I will accept personal responsibility for reporting any misuse of the Network to my teacher. Misuse may come in many forms, but is commonly viewed as any transmission(s) sent or received that indicate or suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism and inappropriate language, along with other issues described below.

2. Acceptable Use. The use of my assigned account must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with the educational goals and objectives of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. I am personally responsible for the use of my account at all times and will not give out my password for others to use.

3. Privileges. The use of the electronic information system is a privilege for students in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, not a right. Inappropriate use may result in cancellation of my account. Each person who receives an account will receive instruction as to proper behavior and use of the Network. The administration or staff of any school in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District may request that my principal deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts.

4. Guidelines. I will abide by guidelines which include but are not limited to the following:

  • Be Polite
  • Use Appropriate Language- Remember that you are a representative of your school and the Pajaro Valley Unified School District on a non-private system. You may be alone with your computer, but what you say and do can be viewed globally! Never swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  • Respect Privacy- Do not use the Network in any way that would disrupt use of others on the net. Do not download large files without teacher permission.
  • Misuse- Any misuse of equipment or information should be reported to the teacher.
  • No shopping
  • No games
  • No unsupervised E-mail or chat rooms

5. Other Considerations. Keep messages brief. Remember, the fact that a user can perform a particular action does not imply that they should take that action. Be tolerant of others who may not be as experienced as you. Cite references for any facts you present or material you use from the internet. (See directions for citing on-line or electronic sources in style guide.)

6. Services. Pajaro Valley Unified School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will not be responsible for any damages suffered while on this system. These damages include loss of data as a result of delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by the system or by your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the information system is at your own risk. the Pajaro Valley Unified School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through its services.

7. Security. Security on any computer system is a high priority. If you identify a security problem, notify your teacher at once. Never demonstrate the problem to other users. All use of the system must be under your own account. Any misuse of your account is your responsibility.

8. Vandalism. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, or that of agencies, or networks that are connected to the system. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, disrupting or limiting access to network resources, or using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network. Any violation may result in the loss of your network privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal referral.

9. Updating Your Account. Notify your teacher of any changes in your account information.

10. Confidentiality. Beware! Do not give out personal information such as your address, phone number, credit card number, etc.

11. Consequences of Violations. Included but not limited to the following:

  • Suspension of Internet access for a period of at least nine weeks
  • Revocation of Internet access permanently
  • School suspension
  • Legal action and /or financial liability for loss of Network resources

STUDENT INTERNET USE AGREEMENT
Please sign and return this portion to your teacher. Retain the rest of the contract for your records.

I have read and understand each of the sections listed below and agree to follow these guidelines while using the internet at any school in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

  • Personal Responsibility
  • Acceptable Use
  • Privileges
  • Guidelines
  • Other Considerations
  • Services
  • Security
  • Vandalism
  • Updating Your Account
  • Confidentiality
  • Consequences

Required Signatures:

Student:_____________________________________________

I understand and will abide by the provisions and conditions of this agreement. I understand that any violations of the above provisions may result in disciplinary action, the revoking of my user account, and appropriate legal action. I also agree to report any misuse of the information system to my teacher. Misuse may come in many forms, but may be viewed as any messages sent or received that indicate or suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language and other issues described above.

Parent:___________________________________________

I give my permission for the school to give limited internet access to my child and I have read and agree with the guidelines involved in its use.

Daytime Phone Number:____________________________