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These rules are part of our Acceptable Use Policy,
which is sent home to parents before students are allowed to go online.
On the reverse side of the sheet, parents find information about the "Acceptable Use Policy" and a permission
slip that they and their children sign after reviewing the following policies together. |
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- The use of public telecommunications equipment is a privilege,
not a right, which may be taken away if students do not follow the rules and procedures of the Warwick School Department.
- EDUCATION is the primary objective of using telecommunications equipment in the Warwick
public schools.
- If you are using any services that do not relate to the school department's educational goals, then
you will be told to stop.
- If you continue to misuse the system by using unapproved services,
you will be referred to the building administration for disciplinary action.
- The following are abuses of telecommunications facilities
which will result in disciplinary action and/or loss of your telecommunicating privileges:
- Using outside, private services (BBS', commercial services, etc.)
that have not been approved by your teacher or principal for in-school use.
- Using telecommunications equipment to send messages that are mean,
threatening, suggestive, obscene, belligerent, or violent.
- Transferring any objectionable material, as defined by current school
and community standards.
- "Flaming" or showing disrespect for any other person.
- Using the equipment to violate any laws, including copyright laws.
- Using telecommunications to plagiarize and otherwise use other people's
work without their permission.
- Prying into other people's work.
- Keeping others from doing their work.
- Disrupting or "downing" a system
- Stealing from others.
- Copying software for which you have not paid.
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Very Important Rules for All Students!
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- In the same way that you are taught to beware of strangers you meet face to
face, you must also beware of strangers you meet while online!
NEVER TELL STRANGERS TOO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF!
- Never give out your real name, address, telephone number, parents' work address or telephone
number, and the location of your school! Some people you meet while online may not be who they seem, so don't give
out important information about yourself!
- Never
agree to meet face-to-face with someone you meet while online!
If someone suggests that you meet him or her, then report this immediately to your teacher, parents, and principal!
- If you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe,
report it to your teacher!
- If ever you come across any messages that are mean, threatening,
suggestive, obscene, or violent, tell your teacher at once!
- Never
respond to any message that you consider to be mean, threatening, suggestive, or that makes you feel unsafe or
uncomfortable.
- Remember that not everything you read while online may be
true!
- Don't believe everything you find while online!
- Think about what you're reading, and ask your teacher and parents
to help you understand what you've found.
- Think before you write! What you think is a funny comment may be
misunderstood by others and lead to criticism that you may not appreciate!
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Follow This Simple Rule:
Never send or keep any messages that you would mind
having your parents or your teachers read!
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