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CHARLOTTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STUDENT

LAB/CLASSROOM

COMPUTERS/INTERNET USE POLICY

The goal of using computers and/or the Internet is to locate information for educational purposes that support specific curriculum objectives. Students using computers and/or the Internet will increase their technological skills, communication skills and information gathering skills as they work with data and other people. Students using computers/Internet agree to follow these guidelines:

1. I will not use the Internet unless I have a CharlotteNet account and/or instructor’s permission.

2. I will follow the instructor’s directions on the Internet and use it only for school purposes.

3. I will not abuse any policies, procedures or computer hardware, software, and/or other technology equipment.

4. I will not give out any personal information (name, address, phone number) about myself or others on the Internet without my instructor’s permission.

5. I understand that the Web Sites I access and the language I use on the Internet must be respectful, responsible, and educational. If I have any doubts as to the appropriateness of a Site, I will contact my instructor BEFORE accessing that Site.

6. I will notify my instructor immediately if a problem exists with hardware, software or Internet use.

7. I will not copy, alter, install, download or give out files unless I get permission from my instructor.

Adopted by the District Technology Committee January 26, 1998