Final+Classroom+AUP

=**//__Student Acceptable Use Agreement for 4th - 8th Grade__//**=

__**Directions:**__ Read the attached **Paper Pushers** Acceptable Use Procedures and Guidelines Summary and fill out the contract completely and legibly. When complete, please return this page to the school.

__**Rule One: Electronic media used in the classroom must be approved by the teacher and used for educational purposes.**__
 * Student use of games, Internet games, chat rooms, blogs, social networking sites, and instant messaging must be specifically assigned or authorized for use by a teacher or an administrator.

__**Rule Two: Keep your personal information personal!**__
 * Do not provide personal addresses, phone numbers, and other private information.
 * All students are subject to and must comply with State and Federal privacy laws and regulations. You must comply with State and federal privacy laws and regulations. The unauthorized disclosure of private or protected information will result in disciplinary action.

__**Rule Three: No cyber bullying!!!!**__
 * Be polite. Do not write or send abusive messages to others.
 * Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language.
 * Do not post images that may offend others or be inappropriate.

__**Rule Four: Use handheld devices only when the teachers allows you to.**__
 * Do not take pictures, send or receive messages, or use your handheld device unless asked to or allowed to by the teacher or an administrator.


 * __Rule Five: Check the list!__**
 * Only visit sites designated and approved by your teacher.
 * Utilize the internet for educational purposes only!

__**Rule Six: Information received or given can be viewed by anyone.**__
 * Do not violate federal or state laws by stealing copyrighted information, sending threats, or accessing sexual content.


 * __Rule Seven: Use of Equipment__**
 * Students must not intentionally degrade or disrupt Internet network services or equipment. This includes but is not limited to tampering with computer hardware or software, vandalizing data, invoking computer viruses, attempting to gain access to restricted or unauthorized network services, unauthorized-redirection of school web pages.

__**Rule Eight: Security**__
 * Students will not attempt to bypass security settings or Internet filters, or interfere with the operation of the network by installing illegal software, shareware, or freeware on school computers
 * Students will not use Proxy Sites that allow them to bypass filters and firewalls to gain access to sites otherwise blocked by the administrators.

Student Information (please print) Last Name: First Name: __MI:__ __School:__ __Grade:___

__**Student Agreement:**__ I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Resources and will abide by the conditions described in the policy. I further understand that violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked; school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

Student’s Signature: __Date:__ __/___/

__**Parent or Guardian Agreement:**__ As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read and agree with the Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Resources.

Internet Access Yes No Student Email Account Yes No Parent or Guardian (please print): Signature: __Date:__ _/_/_ Note: The signature of a parent or guardian is required for all students