Faith Christian School

Computer and Internet

Acceptable Use Agreement

2007-2008

For Students

Dear Parents,

With the availability of the Internet at Faith Christian School, we are offering students the opportunity to explore information and to communicate with people world-wide. This vast environment of the Net also raises issues of safety and appropriate use. In response to this concern, members of the Faculty have researched and consulted other schools on the issues of incorporating the Internet into the curriculum. In conclusion, educators agreed it is important that students be well informed of the Internet’s capabilities, as well as how to use it responsibly. FCS realizes that the internet is not the end all of education but must play an important role as a tool in today’s society. The Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy recognizes the need to safe-guard our students, while enriching our core curriculum; with this in mind we ask that you read this policy over with your child. Please sign the agreement on the line below and return it to your teacher. Thank you!

I __________________________________ (student’s name) agree to abide by and act responsibly concerning the following Internet matters:

· I will use the Internet for educational purposes only.

· I will not use e-mail or instant messaging while at school unless specifically approved by a teacher.

· I will not give out any personal information including: name, home address, phone number, age, race, family income, school name or location, friends’ names or credit card information.

· I will never share passwords with anyone except a parent/teacher.

· I will not use the school’s computer system to engage in any illegal act or violate any local, state or federal statute or law.

· I will not access inappropriate material on the Internet. If any sites are accessed, I will use my "Back" button to quickly escape the site or turn off my monitor immediately. I will inform the teacher of any situations so that they can handle it appropriately.

· I will not interfere with other people's computer work.

· I will be considerate of copyright laws and will not download or plagiarize any information that I find on the Internet.

· I will not use any school computer to create a CD without written permission by a teacher or staff member

· I will act as a responsible, considerate, respectable citizen and Christian when on-line.

I understand that the use of the computers at school for the purposes of education is a privilege and not a right. Failure to abide by the Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy will result in loss of this privilege.

è Student Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________

My parents agree that it will be a valuable experience for me to use the Internet in school and feel confident that I can handle the responsibility it involves.

è Parents Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________

Faith Christian School utilizes a web filter on all computers in the facility. The filter we use is N2H2 Bess content filter to insure only appropriate sites are reached. Student sites are monitored to insure compliance.