INTERNET POLICY/AGREEMENT

 

In acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material and the potential for misuse of the Internet, the Sparta Board of Education has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet when accessed at any of the Sparta schools.  The Board views information gathered from the Internet in the same manner as information from other sources.  Inappropriate material gathered from the Internet or any other source would be addressed by the school administration.

 

Unacceptable School Use of the Internet includes unauthorized use, but is not limited to:
  • Searching for, going to or using sites which include pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation; racism; sexism; terrorism; inappropriate language;          or other objectionable material
  • Playing games or participating in any multi-player experience
  • Participating in chat sessions or chat rooms
  • Downloading and saving a file without written permission from a teacher
  • Sending obscene, threatening, harassing or inappropriate messages
  • Using e-mail during instructional time without teacher permission
  • Soliciting business for personal profit or gain
  • Publicizing your home address or phone number
  • Using another person’s account or password

Anyone identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access.  Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the loss of school computer use.

 

Parents and students should review the Sparta School District Internet Access Agreement outlined in the school calendar. Please sign and return the Internet Access Agreement if you have not already done so to the Alpine School Office.