CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES,TECHNOLOGYAND THE INTERNET

ACCEPTABLESTUDENT USE CONCEPT AND WAIVER APPLICATION

I understand my responsibility for using the Internet and other online resources; therefore,

  • I will limit my use of telecommunications in school to the educational objectives authorized and supervised by a teacher in the school;
  • I will follow the rules of network etiquette, which include the use of appropriate language and polite responses;
  • I will not share personal information about myself or others while online. This information includes, but is not limited to, home address, telephone number, and age;
  • I will not access another person’s account, nor will I disclose my password to anyone;
  • I will not use online access for any illegal, unethical, immoral, harassing, or unacceptable purpose;
  • If given permission to use email at school, I will only use the West Virginia access account email address;
  • I must receive specific permission from my teacher to enter a chat room.

I understand that I must adhere to the mandates of West Virginia’s Board of Education Policy 2460– Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources, Technologies and the Internet; therefore,

  • I will not access the Internet in school until I have completed Acceptable Use Training, and my teacher, parents or guardian (where applicable), and I have signed the Calhoun County Schools Acceptable Use form;
  • I understand my use of Internet-related applications must be authorized by my teacher(s);
  • Intentional damage to equipment or another’s data is considered vandalism and subject to the student code of conduct and restitution of total replacement cost.
  • Note: A complete copy of the West Virginia Policy 2460 may be obtained from the school’s office, or from the WVDE website

I understand my responsibility for using software legally; therefore,

  • I will not give, lend, sell, or copy any software found on school computers or retrieved online, unless I have written printed permission from the copyright owner(s);
  • I will not use shareware beyond the trial period specified by the program, unless I purchase it;
  • I will not bring any disks to school unless I have specific permission from my teacher;
  • I will not install any unauthorized software on school computers;
  • I will be responsible for utilizing all software according to its licensing agreement.

I understand the importance of using both print or non-print information in a lawful manner; therefore,

  • I will not plagiarize information received in any form;
  • I will accurately cite all sources of information;
  • I will not copy and/or download copyrighted materials without permission from the owner of the materials.

I understand that the use of computer networks is a privilege, not a right; therefore,

  • I will not attempt to bypass the security built into the system;
  • I will not interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer viruses, or unauthorized access to system programs;
  • I will not invade the privacy of others by attempting to learn their passwords or by copying, changing, reading or using their personal files;

I understand that CCS will follow the Directory Information procedures set by WVDE Policy 4350 (Collection, Maintenance and Disclosure of Student Data) for publications such as school web page articles, print and electronic newspapers, etc

  • "Directory information" defined by WVDE policy includes a student's name, address, telephone listing, email address, photograph, date, and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
  • I will contact the school within 5 days of enrollment if I do not wish parts or all of directory information to be published on my student.
  • Note: A complete copy of the West Virginia Policy 2460 may be obtained from the school’s office, or from the WVDE website

Providing false or misleading information when applying for computer access, or violating any of the stated rules, will cancel my user privileges and my result in further disciplinary action, including reimbursement for damaged and computer recovery costs, and/or expulsion from school.

SCHOOL NAME: ______

GRADUATION YEAR: ______

(STUDENT) I have read and consent to the rules and responsibilities listed in this document.

Student’s name (please print): ______

Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______

*(PARENT OR GUARDIAN) I have read and discussed this form with my child. I understand that it is the responsibility of my child to restrict his/her use to the classroom projects assigned. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child is using computers in a setting other than school. I also understand that Calhoun County Schools cannot be held responsible for the intentional infractions of the above rules by my child. With my signature I agree with WVDE policies 2460 and 4350.

Parent/Guardian’s Name (please print): ______

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______Date: ______