Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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The mission of the White Salmon Valley School District computer networks is to support the educational mission and goals of the White Salmon Valley Schools. In keeping with the educational purpose of the network, it is seen as an extension of the school libraries and media centers. It serves as a voluntary point of access to information and ideas.

A) Students are required to have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file before using the school's computer networks.

B) Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or school hallway. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. Students are expected to report incidents of abuse of the network.

C) Students are expected and required to avoid illegal or unkind actions, including:

1. Sending, display, downloading or using obscene language or images;
2. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others;
3. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks;
4. Violating copyright laws;
5. Using another's password;
6. Trespassing in another's folders, work or files;
7. Employing the network for commercial purposes.

These actions are explained in greater detail in the District Technology Plan, copies of which are available in school offices or the District Office.

D) Students are expected to preserve copyright information and respect copyright laws.

E) School access to the Internet is designed and intended for educational purposes. The following uses of the Internet and school computers are not allowed without the direct instruction of a supervising teacher.

1. Downloading and/or playing of games;
2. Using instant messaging services or chat rooms (e.g. MSN messenger, ICQ);
3. Downloading, copying, obtaining or streaming audio or video files;
4. Sending, receiving or checking personal e-mail, (i.e. e-mail that is not school assignment related) except before or after school.

F) School access of the Internet is screened by filtering software, however students are the ones who specify the constraints of their searches. Students are encouraged to notify the District Technology Director or the Network Administrator if they access information that makes them uncomfortable, or that they find offensive. Similarly, they should notify the District Technology Director or the Network Administrator if they feel acceptable content has been denied.

G) Because the school's network resources are limited, policies are in place to preserve those resources. Each user is permitted reasonable space to store personal files. The school reserves the right to require the purging of files in order to regain disk space. The use of the network is governed by expectations of common courtesy and mutual respect. Students whose need for the resource is more pressing have priority. Generally, the following hierarchy will prevail:

1. Class work
2. Correspondence (e-mail - checking, composing, sending);
3. Other permitted uses.

H) Students found in willful and/or persistent violation of these guidelines will have their network privileges revoked and may face further disciplinary or legal action.