Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Technology-Student Contract

District Technology Rules

Rules for using the Internet and e-mail help everyone. By following the rules everyone can use the Internet to learn more about the world and communicate with others. Only students who follow these rules may use the Internet and other telecommunication tools. Using the Internet is a responsibility and a privilege, not a right.

Teachers may view any student communication at any time in order to support the student's development as a responsible citizen.

Students are responsible for thoughtful, considerate behavior on computers as they are for their general classroom behavior.

Do

  • access educational material with teacher permission
  • send appropriate messages and pictures with teacher permission
  • use polite language
  • be kind to others
  • protect computers, computer systems, or computer networks
  • follow copyright laws
  • use your own password with teacher permission
  • use your own identity, work, mail, files, and folders with teacher permission
  • protect limited resources
  • keep personal information private

Do Not

  • access non educational material or use the network for personal purposes
  • send or display offensive messages or pictures
  • use obscene or inappropriate language
  • harass, insult, or attack others
  • damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks
  • break copyright laws
  • use another user's password or attempt to decode another user's password
  • misrepresent yourself or trespass in and/or modify another user's folders, mail, work, or files
  • waste limited resources
  • give out personal information
Teachers and principals will decide on the educational value of any electronic material. They will decide on the proper action to take with students who do not follow these rules.

I agree to follow these rules and to use the Internet and e-mail in a responsible way to further my education.


Student Signature Date


Parent/Guardian Signature Date