Acton Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy
Computers, Internet, and Other Technology
Elementary School Version

At school I may use the Internet for research, to learn, and to communicate with others. I agree to follow the rules of appropriate behavior while on the Internet. I will follow these rules:

* I will not copy material and say that I wrote it myself.
* I will only use web sites that are suitable for children.

2. Privileges

Being able to use the Internet is a privilege, and my teachers and principal are the decision makers when it comes to whether I may use it. If my behavior on the Internet is not appropriate, I may be lose this privilege.

3. Etiquette

I am expected to follow rules for appropriate behavior on the Internet. Some (but not all) of those rules are listed below:

* Be polite when writing a message.
* Use appropriate language.
* Remember that email is not private. What I write may be seen by others.
* Information that I get from the Internet is for me to use, but I do not own it and I did not write it. I must identify where I found it.

4. Online Safety

I will follow the following rules about safety:
* I will not give out personal information about myself or others (such as: home address, telephone number, parents' work address, or parents' work telephone number) to anyone on the Internet.
* If I find anything on the Internet that makes me uncomfortable or nervous, I will get an adult to help me immediately.
* If I get a message that is mean or frightening I will tell a responsible adult.
* The Acton Public School System is not responsible for the truth or the quality of the information that I find on the Internet.

5. Security

I will only use the Internet when a teacher or responsible adult is present.

6. Vandalism

* I will not cause any damage to computers or change how they are set up.
* I will not modify or delete files that belong to others.
* Passwords given to me are for my use only. I will not give it to anyone else.
* I will not use anyone else. s password.

Any of these actions will result in the loss of my privilege to use the Internet, and perhaps the computers themselves.

May 2002