Internet Use Policy

Internet Use Policy (IUP)

It is the Students responsibility to:
1. Learn and follow the Guidelines set forth in this Use Policy
2. Return signed by the student and a parent or guardian stating that they agree that students will adhere to all guidelines and assumes responsibility for their own actions.

Guidelines for Internet Use
1. Acceptable use: Cumberland County School’s networks are to be used in a responsible, efficient and legal manner and must be in support of the educational objectives of the Cumberland County Schools and the N.C. Standard Course of Study. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state regulation is prohibited.

All Rules of the Cumberland County Schools’ Student Code of Conduct apply, but not limited to, the following:
-Violating copyright laws
-Forwarding personal communications without the author’s prior consent
-Using threatening or obscene material
-Distributing materials for commercial purposes
-Providing political or campaign information

2.Netiquette Rules: Users must abide by network etiquette rules. These rules include, but not limited to the following:

-Be polite.
-Use appropriate language – swearing using, vulgarities, or any other abusive language is inappropriate.
-Never reveal your personal address or telephone number or those of anyone else.
-Never reveal credit or checking account information or social security number across Internet.
-Do not disrupt the use of the network.
-Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or computer equipment.

Assume that all communications and information accessible via the network are private property

3.Privileges: The use of the Internet at a Cumberland County School site is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in limitation or cancellation of user privileges and possible school disciplinary action.

4.Disclaimer: The Cumberland County Schools will not be responsible for any damages suffered, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, service interruptions, or inaccurate information.

5.Security: Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. Attempts to login to the system as any other user or to share a password will result in cancellation of user privileges. If a security problem is identified, notify the system administrator at the school. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Note that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private, system operators have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to authorities.

6. Vandalism: Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges and school disciplinary action.
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment, programs, and/or the data of anyone connected to the server and/or the Internet. This includes, but limited to, uploading, creating, or transmitting computer viruses.

7. Privacy: Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that the users are using the system responsibly. Users should not assume that files stored on servers and hard drives of individual computers would always be private.