STUDENT GUIDELINES

FOR USE OF ELECTRONIC MAIL AND THE INTERNET

INTRODUCTION:

Individual users of the District computer networks and the Internet are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks, just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Access is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility. Users must protect the integrity and reliability of the network. All users shall comply with District policy and the agreements they have signed.

The District may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that the system is being used responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on District servers will be private.

GUIDELINES FOR USE:

Electronic mail and the Internet shall be used for educational purposes consistent with District Mission and Goals and with School District Policy IFAF.

SUGGESTED ON-LINE ETIQUETTE:

• Clearly and accurately identify both sender and recipient.
• Make your "subject line" as descriptive as possible.
• When appropriate, include a salutation before your message: "Dear Mary."
• Whenever possible, acknowledge your receipt of a document.
• Communicate in a positive and constructive tone.
• Check your E-mail once or twice a day and delete messages once you have read them.
• Don’t send personal messages on conferences, bulletin boards, or digests.
• Exercise caution in posting personally identifiable information, such as home address, telephone number, credit card number, etc. Whenever possible, only use your E-mail address.
• Proofread and edit all messages to be posted. Conference and bulletin board messages are "showcases."

REQUIREMENTS:

Users shall not:

• Send, view or display sexually explicit or offensive messages or pictures.
• Communicate using obscene, harassing, insulting or attacking language.
• Do anything that will damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks.
• Intentionally waste District resources such as paper, printer ribbons, or diskettes.
• Violate copyright laws.
• Use others’ passwords, trespass in others’ folders or files, repost personal communications without the author’s prior consent, or in any way violate others’ privacy rights.
• Employ the network for commercial purposes or financial gain.
• Employ the network for illegal activity.
• Employ the network for promoting the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
• Attempt to degrade, disrupt, or monitor the content of transmissions of others.

Violation of any of these provisions may result in loss of network access. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in line with existing disciplinary practice for inappropriate language or behavior when applicable. Law enforcement agencies may be involved when determined appropriate and necessary.

STUDENT USER AGREEMENT AND PARENT PERMISSION FORM

FOR E-MAIL AND INTERNET ACCESS

STUDENT

As a user of the Salem-Keizer School District computer network, I hereby agree to comply with the guidelines as stated on the reverse of this form. I understand that a violation of the guidelines may lead to disciplinary action as specified in the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook and/or loss of network access privileges.

_______________________________________ ___________________________

Student Signature Date

PARENT/GUARDIAN

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for my son or daughter to access networked computer services such as electronic mail and the Internet. I under-

stand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable. I give my permission to issue an account for Internet access and certify that the information contained in this form is correct.

_______________________________________ ________________________

Parent Signature Date

STUDENT INFORMATION
Name of Student:
School:	Grade:
Student I.D. Number:	Birth Date:
Street Address:
Home Telephone: