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Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Acceptable Computer and Internet Use Policy  

1. Mission
   Our belief that "All children can learn and together we can make it happen" is the underlying philosophy at Edcouch-Elsa ISD.  This commitment is further strengthened as we bring the world into our schools.  Our mission, therefore, is to prepare our children for future challenges in an information-rich global society by appropriately using technology to collaborate and exchange information.
   

2. Privilege
   The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right.  Inappropriate use, including any violation of these conditions and rules, may result in cancellation of the privilege.  The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District may determine appropriate use and may deny, evoke, suspend or close user access at any time based upon its determination of inappropriate use by the user.
   

3. Acceptable Use
   The policy which follows is for acceptable use of technology, computers, and networks including the Internet.  It shall apply to Edcouch-Elsa's administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
   
   3.1 Computers and networks shall be used only for instructional or administrative purposes.
   
   3.2 Users shall not use a computer to illegally copy or install software, nor use it for any unlawful purpose.
   
   3.3 Users shall not intentionally damage any systems, damage information belonging to others, misuse system resources, or allow others to misuse system resources.
   
   3.4 Users shall not deliberately use the computer or video systems to annoy or harass others with language, images or threats.  Users shall not deliberately access or create any obscene, non-educational, or objectionable information, language or images.
   
   3.5 Users shall not take home technology equipment or programs without permission from the supervisor or technology coordinator.
   
   3.6 Users shall not write, produce, generate, copy, propagate, or attempt to introduce any computer code designed to self-replicate, damage, or otherwise hinder the performance of any computer's memory, file system or software.  Such is called a bug, virus or similar name.
   
   3.7 Users shall not let another person use their name, logon, password, or files for any reason (except for authorized staff members).
   
   3.8 Users shall not use or try to discover another user's password.
   
   3.9 Users shall not erase, rename, modify or make unusable anyone else's computer files, programs or discs.
   
   Consequences of Violation
   
   Violation of policies and procedures of Edcouch-Elsa ISD concerning use of video, computers and networks will result in the following disciplinary actions:
   
   Level 1: Student loses computer privileges/Internet access until a parent conference takes place.  Futher loss of privilege and length of time that the loss of privilege will be in effect will be determined by the administration.
   
   Level 2: Pattern of abuse or flagrant violations: Any student who after having received a Level 1 warning continues to engage in serious or persistent misbehavior by violating the school's previously communicated written standards of conduct may be recommended for detention, suspension, and parent notification.
   
   Level 3: Expellable Offense: A student can be expelled from school if he or she engages in conduct on the Network or Internet that contains the elements of the offense of criminal mischief, as defined by State and Federal Law.  Expulsion may be considered in flagrant violations that blatantly corrupt the educational values of technology or the Internet, or instances when students have used the Internet to violate the law or to compromise another computer or any type of work.
   

4. Network Etiquette and Privacy
   The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include (but are not limited to) the following:
   
   4.1 Be polite.  Never send or encourage others to send abusive messages.
   
   4.2 Use appropriate language. Remember that you are a representative of our school and district on a non-private system. You may be alone with your computer, but whatever you input into the computer can be viewed globally! Never swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities of any kind are strictly forbidden.
   
   4.3 Privacy. Do not reveal your home address or personal phone number or the addresses and phone numbers of others.
   
   4.4 Electronic Mail. Electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities must be reported to the authorities.
   
   4.5 Disruptions. Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt use of the network by others.
   
   4.6 Other Considerations:
   
       Be brief.
       Fewer people will bother to read a long message.
       Minimize spelling errors and make sure your message is easy to understand and read.
       Use accurate and descriptive titles for your articles.
       Tell people what it is about before they read it.
       Get the most appropriate audience for your message, not all the widest.
       Remember that if you post to multiple groups, specify all groups in a single message.
       Cite references for any facts you present.
       Forgive the spelling and grammatical errors of others.
       Remember that all network users are human beings.
       Do not "attack" correspondents; persuade them with facts.
       Post only to groups you know.

Internet Use Contract

Parent or Guardian

NOTE; Students must have the signature of a parent or guardian who has read this contract

before being allowed access to the Internet on school premises.

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read this contract and understand that it is

strictly  for educational purposes.   I understand that it is impossible for the Edcouch-Elsa

Independent School District to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not old the

school district directly responsible for materials acquired on the network. I also agree to report

any misuse of the information system to the school district LAN / system administrator. Misuse

can come in many forms, but can be viewed as any information sent or received that indicate or

suggest unethical and illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language, and other

issues described above.

I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my son's/daughter's use is not in a school:

setting.  I hereby give my permission for my son/daughter to use the Internet and certify that the

information provided below is correct.

Name of Student____________________________ ID #__________Date ______________

Parent or Guardian Name:             ________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature:         _______________________________________________

Contrato Para el Uso del Internet

Padre o Guardian

NOTA: Estudiantes necesitan la firma del padre o guardian que ha leido este contrato antes de

que se les permita aceso a el Internet en la escuela.

Como padre o guardian de este estudiante, he leido este contrato y entiendo que es estrictamente

para el uso educacional. Entiendo que es posible que EEISD haga restricciones en el aceso de

materiales controversiales y no hare a la escuela responsable directamente por materiales que se

adquieran del red.  Tambien estoy de acuerdo en reportar cualquier mal uso del systema de

informacion al distrito escolar, y administrador . Mal uso puede venir en muchas maneras pero

se puede ver como informacion mandada o recibida que indica o sugestiona solicitacion no etica

o ilegal, racismo, sexualismo, lenguaje inapropiado, y otros usos describidos antes.

Acepto la responsabilidad total para la supervision si y cuando el uso de mi hijo/a

no este en el esenario escolar. Yo doy mi permiso para que mi hijo/a usen el internet y certifico

que la informacion que esta abajo es correcta.

Nombre del estudiante________________________ ID# ______________ Fecha_________

Nombre del padre o guardian:                ______________________________________________

Firma del padre o guardian:                ______________________________________________

©2007 Edcouch-Elsa HS   Monday December 17, 2007