Phone: (671) 632-5647 Accredited for six years by WASC and a member of Learning School Alliance http://www.gdoe.net/vsabms
Jon Fernandez
Dexter Fullo Superintendent of Education
Principal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Dennis Malilay Stacey Sahagon Kin Fernandez 6 th Grade Administrator 7 th Grade Administrator 8 th Grade Administrator
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Please read through this Acceptable Use Policy THOROUGHLY and share with your child. It is extremely important that you and your child understand what is expected of them as technology users at BMS. _____________________________________________________________________________
PART 1: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP)
Access to computers (including handhelds, responders, and peripherals), network, and internet access is a privilege available to students at Vicente San Agustin Benavente Middle School. These guidelines are provided so that students are aware of the responsibilities required to use this technology. Computer and/or technology use may be revoked if a student does not adhere to the guidelines below.
1. Acceptable Use My use of computers, the Internet, and the school network must be in support of education and research with the educational goals and objectives of VSABMS. Transmission of any material in violation of United States, local, and/or school laws/rules are prohibited. This includes the use of copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material restricted by school policy or staff.
The school network includes the sue of school computers (including handhelds, responders, and the like) the use of Internet, school email/web services and network file folders. Students should have no expectation of computer privacy as the school may monitor email, computer, and internet use.
2. Personal Responsibility As a member of my school community, I will accept responsibility for proper use of school technology and for reporting any misuse of technology. My use of school technology will meet the guidelines below:
a. I will respect the privacy and dignity of students and teachers at all times. I will not sue, copy, or delete another files, folders, or passwords. b. I will keep my own passwords private and I will not share my password(s) with a friend. c. I will use appropriate language by refraining from using profanity or other insulting language. Offensive messages that originate outside of the school, but disrupts the schools educational process may be subject to school consequences. d. I will respect school equipment. I will not vandalize equipment and will not incite the spread of computer viruses. e. I will only use software that is preapproved by my teacher, the librarian, or other supervising adult. 2
3. Internet Safety The internet provides opportunities to access new resources and an abundance of, but it also provides unique risks to students. Although VSABMS provides filtered access to the Internet, it is important to still exercise caution and safety. I agree to follow the guidelines below:
a. I will not give my personal information such as my name, phone number, or address over the internet. b. I will not give personal information of someone else over the Internet (their full name, phone number, address, etc.) c. I will not correspond or meet with someone met through the Internet without the pre-approval of a teacher and my parent(s)/guardian(s). d. I will only access or download sites appropriate for classes or activities. e. I will immediately report any technology use that makes me feel uncomfortable or violates school policies.
4. Email/Communication Safety Email and other online communication services provide opportunities for students, but they require careful use. I will follow the guidelines below when using school computers/accounts:
a. I will only use an email account at school with the permission fo a teacher, the librarian, or other supervising adult. b. Instant messaging and chat rooms are prohibited. c. I will follow the guidelines presented in this Acceptable Use Policy when using a school-provided email account or other school provided service at another location. d. BMS may filter or monitor students online interactions that are school-related regardless of whether the account was accessed from school or another location.
BMS Utilizes different media in which to highlight student life, student work and accomplishments, and the latest happenings including bulletins.
Your Childs Work We may share your childs work through school newsletter, school bulletins, school websites (www.gdoe.net/vsabms), the school FaceBook page, Twitter, and individual team websites.
Your Childs Image We may publicize school activities in newspaper, magazines, and/or in the internet through the school website, (www.gdoe.net/vsabms), the school Facebook Page, Twitter, and individual team websites.
3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PERMISSION Return this page to your childs Reading teacher
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand VSABMS Acceptable Use Policy regarding the use of computers, the Internet, and other technology. I understand that this form will be kept on file at the school. I further understand that failure to abide by these guidelines will result in my loss of privileges and I receive consequences as they are appropriate:
Team Name: Reading Teacher: Student Name: Date: Student Signature:
PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PERMISSION
Parent/Guardian Name (print) Date:
Part 1: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and shared VSABMS Acceptable Use Policy. I understand what is expected of my child regarding computer and technology use at BMS, as stipulated in this agreement.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Part 2: MEDIA RELEASE
I agree to the:
Publication of my Childs Work (circle one) Yes No Initial
Publication of my childs Images (circle one) Yes No Initial
Approved by: ______________________ Dexter B. Fullo, Principal