Dear Parents/Guardians,
The use of the Internet and computer networks is increasing in our classrooms as computers become another tool in the learning and instructional process. Much of the information that is used in school is no longer coming from textbooks. Information is now available and being delivered by computers over networks such as the Internet. As with all classroom assignments and projects, the students are guided and monitored in their work by the teacher.
The Internet is a resource with access to other networks and people around the world; therefore, it is very possible that students may have access to information which may not be appropriate for their age level. The school district has taken measures to monitor this with an Internet filtering system. It is still also very important to discuss the appropriate use of the internet with your child. The responsibility for appropriate use rests with the student.
At a suitable time, your child’s teacher will discuss the importance of using the Internet and other computer resources appropriately with his/her students. We want to make you familiar with our expectations as well. Because as mentioned above: the responsibility for appropriate use of the computer information system rests with the student during school sessions. Please review the following with your child.
The use of school and district networks and resources must be in support of education, research, and the educational goals and objectives of the Novi Community School District. You are personally responsible for this provision at all times when using building and district networks and their resources on the premises of the school district. The use of another organization's networks or computing resources must comply with rules appropriate to the network. Transmission of any material in violation of any United States statutes is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to; copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secrets, and may extend to Internet access for commercial or financial gain. You are advised to be familiar with all rules and how to use the Internet and Email before getting on-line. If you have any questions about these rules, please ask your teacher so you can understand. Be aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of school rules, local, state, and federal laws and that you can be prosecuted for violating laws like credit card fraud, electronic forgery, threats, or other forms of illegal behavior. The district is not responsible for other people's actions or the quality and content of information available through this service. We trust students to know what is appropriate and inappropriate.
You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network and Email etiquette. These rules include but are not limited to:
If you identify a security problem in the building or district networks, notify the system administrator at once. Never demonstrate the problem to other users. Never use another individual's account. Never tell anyone else your password. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the network and may be liable for disciplinary action or prosecution.
Vandalism is defined as: any malicious attempt to physically deface, disable, or destroy computers, peripherals, or other network hardware or to harm or destroy data of another user or any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation or transmission of computer viruses. Any vandalism will result in loss of network privileges, disciplinary action, or possible legal referral.
It is to be understood that there is no expectation of privacy on the district network and computers, and that the district has the right to review any material stored in files to which users have access, to edit or remove any material which the district, in its sole discretion, believes is unlawful, obscene, abusive or objectionable, and to take appropriate legal action. The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The district will not be responsible for loss of data, service interruptions, or for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through Internet services
Use of the Internet, Email and District hardware and software is subject to all rules and regulations set forth in the Student Code of Conduct. Enforcement is the responsibility of the Staff and Administration.
