605.06.E1 Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents

Harlan Community Schools

Internet Use and Regulations Letter to Parents

NOTE:  ONLY if you are moving from one level to another (middle school to high school) or new to the school district, please complete and return the permission form, either granting or denying your son/daughter permission to access the Internet.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The Harlan Community School District would like to offer your student access to the electronic means of communication known as the Internet.  The Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks.  The vast domain of information contained with Internet’s libraries can provide unlimited research opportunities to students.

Students will be able to access the Internet through their individual accounts.  Student electronic mail is provided primarily for school use.  Personal use is allowed; however, failure to abide by school guidelines and inappropriate use of the internet will result in the cancellation of the student’s account.

Student use of the Internet and district network resources may include the posting of student work or images to district publications including web sites.

Students will be expected to abide by the following network etiquette:

  • The use of network is a privilege and may be taken away for violation of school/classroom policy.As users of the Internet, students may be allowed access to other networks.Each network may have its own set of policies and procedures.Students must abide by the policies and procedures of these other networks.
  • Students must respect all copyright and license agreements.
  • Students must cite all quotes, references and sources.
  • Student use of “chat rooms” is prohibited.
  • Students must apply the same privacy, ethical, and educational considerations utilized in other forms of communications.
  • Students who “steal” the passwords of others risk removal from the network.
  • Students who share their passwords with others risk removal from the network.
  • Internet and electronic mail will be monitored electronically.
  • The Harlan Community School District will cooperate with any law enforcement agency investigating the inappropriate use of the Internet.

Remember that electronic mail is not private.  Never send private or confidential material.  Students must adhere to the following electronic mail guidelines:

  1. Read and download or delete email on a regular basis.
  2. Report offensive messages immediately to the classroom teacher.
  3. Use of vulgar, abusive or threatening language is prohibited.
  4. Email broadcasting can be used only with the permission of the classroom teacher.

We are enclosing a permission form.  If you are moving from one level to another (middle school to high school) or new to the school district, please complete and return the permission form, either granting or denying your son/daughter permission to access the Internet.

A copy of the Internet Appropriate Use Violation Notice is also enclosed.  Students who access and/or download inappropriate/objectionable items or send messages with vulgar/abusive/threatening language while on the Internet shall be subject to the consequences listed in the Notice.

If further information is desired, please feel free to contact your building level administration.

Sincerely,

Superintendent