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ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USE

The Internet is an electronic communications network which provides vast, diverse and unique resources. Our goal in providing this service to teachers, staff and ultimately students, is to promote educational excellence in the Roxbury Central School by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication.

With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material that might not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. There may be some material or individual communications, which are not suitable for school-aged children. The Roxbury Central School District views information gathered from the Internet in the same manner as reference materials identified by the schools. Specifically, the district supports resources that will enhance the learning environment with directed guidance from the faculty and staff. Exploration and manipulation of resources is encouraged however, it is impossible to control all materials on a global network and an industrious user may discover inappropriate information.

In the school, student computer access will be under direct teacher supervision and monitored as any other classroom activity. The school district, however, cannot prevent the possibility that some users may access material that is not consistent with the educational mission, goals and policies of the school district, since Internet access may be obtained outside of the school setting.

Parents must inform the principal annually in writing if they do not want their children using the internet.

Adopted: April 10, 1996

Revised: April 09, 2003