The Internet is an excellent and necessary tool in today’s educational environment. Without it, students would be unable to access current information to maintain a competitive edge with students around the world. AISJ understands that there are many concerns about some information that can be found on the Internet. These concerns necessitate the need for parents and students to read, initial and sign this agreement. |
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| The Internet is used for: |
- Retrieving information from news and research databases
- Reading educationally appropriate newspapers, magazines and journals
- Accessing universities and catalogs
- Search engines for approved educational purposes
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The Internet CANNOT be used for: |
- Harming other peoples work
- Damaging a computer or network in any way
- Unauthorized installation of software, shareware or freeware
- Violating copyright laws (e.g. using text, images or ideas without acknowledging the source)
- Viewing, sending, posting or displaying offensive messages or pictures
- Sharing your password with another person
- Using your account to hack into other computers, network or systems
- Creating or spreading computer viruses
- Playing or downloading games or music
- Unauthorized Email or chat room use
- Changing computer settings
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| Violation of any of these rules can lead to: |
- Loss of the use of the schools computers
- School suspension
- School expulsion
- Legal action by authorities
- Payment of costs to correct the damage
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