RIDGEWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL

 

 

STUDENT COMPUTER/INTERNET USER AGREEMENT

 

 

Agreement:

 

  • I understand that my privilege to use the computer/internet may be revoked by the school administration at any time for abusive conduct.

 

  • I will use appropriate language on the computer/internet.

 

  • I will not deliberately access inappropriate materials or show others how to access them.

 

  • I will respect and uphold copyright laws.

 

  • I will not publish materials on the internet that have not been approved by appropriate school personnel.

 

  • I will not alter system software.

 

  • I will abide by all rules and regulations my teacher or the school administration sets forth.

 

Cyberbullying Policy

The use of Ridgewood Avenue School computers for the purpose of harassment or cyberbullying, in any form is expressly forbidden. Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening another person by sending or posting inappropriate or hurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or web site postings (blogs). Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary consequences determined by the school administration.

 

 

 

Name of Student_______   _________________                      Grade________

 

 

Student’s Signature______ ________________                        Date_________

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIDGEWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL

 

PARENT COMPUTER/INTERNET USER AGREEMENT

 

Agreement:  In exchange for the use of Ridgewood Avenue School computers and computer accounts, my child accepts the following:

  • The use of the computers and computer accounts are a privilege, which may be revoked by the school administration.  Improper conduct would include, but not be limited to, the altering of system software, the placing of unlawful information, computer viruses or harmful programs on or through the computer system in either public or private files or messages.  The media center staff, system administrator and/or administration reserves the right to remove files, limit or deny access and refer students for other disciplinary action.
  • Parents/students are financially responsible for any repairs or costs resulting from any willful misuse of the computer system.
  • Ridgewood Avenue School reserves all rights to any materials stored in files which are generally accessible to others and will remove any material that the administration, at their sole discretion, believes may be unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise may be considered objectionable.  Users will not use the computers or computer accounts to obtain, view, download, or otherwise gain access to such materials.
  • All information services and features contained on the Ridgewood Avenue School computer systems are intended for private use of its patrons, and any use of these resources for commercial or other unauthorized purposes, in any form, is expressly forbidden.
  • The use of Ridgewood Avenue School computers and computer accounts are for the purpose of (in order of priority): a) academic support; b) communication; c) general information; and d) recreational purposes (based on school curriculum).
  • The use of Ridgewood Avenue School computers for the purpose of harassment or cyberbullying, in any form is expressly forbidden. Cyberbullying includes, but is not limited to the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening another person by sending or posting inappropriate or hurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or web site postings (blogs). Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary consequences determined by the school administration.
  • Ridgewood Avenue School does not warrant that the functions of the systems will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that it will be error-free or uninterrupted; nor shall it be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or considerable damages (including lost date, information, or profits) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use the system.
  • In consideration for the privilege of using the Ridgewood Avenue School computers and computer accounts, I hereby release Ridgewood Avenue School, its operators and administrators, from any and all claims of any nature arising from my child’s use, or inability to use the Ridgewood Avenue School computers and computer systems.
  • My child will abide by such rules and regulations of system usage as may be further added from time to time by the administrators of the system.

 

 

Please sign and return to your child’s teacher.

 

Student’s Name ____________________________________   Grade: _________

 

Parent/Guardian’s Signature___________________________  Date: __________