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Example 1- Selma Middle School, Selma, Indiana
Selma Middle School has the ability to enhance your child's education
through the use of computers. Your child will be able to communicate through
electronic mail and Internet. Electronic mail is the sending and receiving
of messages through the use of a computer account and password. Internet
is a network of information available through the use of a computer. Internet
allows your child the opportunity to reach out to many other people, share
information, learn concepts, etc.
Your child may be communicating with other students or adults from
other parts of the world.
electronic bulletin board systems for anyone to read. Therefore, the messages should not contain profanity, obscene comments, sexually explicit material, expressions of bigotry, racism, or hate. Also they should not contain personal information that you would not want any stranger to have such as your name, address, or phone number.
Sincerely,
Selma Middle School Staff
I. I recognize that all computer users have the same right to
use the equipment; therefore,
- I will not play games or use the computer resources for other non-academic activities when others require the system for academic purposes;
- I will not waste nor take supplies, such as paper, printer ribbons, and diskettes, that are provided by Selma Middle School; and When I am in a computer lab, I will talk softly and work in ways that will not disturb other users.
III. I recognize also that the work of all users is valuable; therefore, I will protect the privacy of others' areas by not trying to learn their passwords; I will not copy, change, read, or use files in another user's area, without that user's prior permission; I will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or computer equipment; I will not use computer systems to disturb or harass other computer users by sending unwanted mail or by other means; and I will not download information onto the hard drives of any Selma Middle School computer for permanent storage. I will download information onto diskettes if planning to store the information for more than one week.
IV. Violations of the rules and code of ethics described above will
be dealt with seriously. Violators will lose computer privileges.
We, the parents of have read and discussed the above Rules and Code
of Ethics for
Selma Middle School Computer Users with our child.
Parent's signature
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