Internet+Policy

Policy #21-B
__**Acceptable Use Policy for School Network, Internet, and Equipment**__ **Grades K-6** In accordance with the Child Internet Protection Act, Medway Public Schools provides content filtering on computer workstations within the district.

**SUMMARY** In order for a student to use the Medway Public Schools Internet connection, which is provided for educational purposes only, he/she must read these guidelines or have them read and explained by a parent/guardian. All Internet use at the elementary level is under the supervision of a teacher or responsible adult. Unless the statement below is signed and returned, it is assumed that the student does not have permission to use the Internet in school.

**//Acceptable Use by Student//** I will use the computer as instructed by my teachers.  I may use the Internet and world wide web only when a teacher or other adult is present and I have permission to do so. I will not download any files or software without the permission of a teacher or other adult.

**//Safe Use//** I will never give out personal information about others or myself over the Internet. I will not use my name, only my first initial, if I am doing project work over the Internet. I will inform my teacher immediately if I find materials or sites that make me uncomfortable. I understand that I must learn to evaluate the information that I find on the Internet and world wide web.

//**Internet Etiquette**// <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I will be polite. I will only use language that is acceptable in my school. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I will use the computer in ways that will not harm the computer system or other people's work.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">**//Consequences//** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I understand that I must follow the rules and guidelines of the school and my teachers. If I do not follow the rules, I will have my computer privileges taken away and I will also have to meet with my school principal and classroom teacher to review my behavior. My parents will also be notified.