Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Students in the Independence School District will be provided access to technology in classrooms, Library Media Centers, and labs for educational purposes. Students must follow the established guidelines for acceptable use of technology in order to maintain the privilege of access to technology.

The following acceptable use guidelines have been established for all students in the Independence School District..

Digital Citizenship

Good digital citizenship is good citizenship. Citizenship is expected whether student activity is in person or online, whether in the hallway or on Edmodo. The following rules of citizenship should guide all use of technology and connectivity at ISD and good behavior is expected of all students and staff:

• Respect and Protect Yourself

• Respect and Protect Others

• Respect and Protect Property

Equipment Uses

Students will be expected to be careful when using computer equipment and follow all directions for proper use. Any student who does not use the computer equipment properly or deliberately damages the computer equipment will receive consequences to be determined by each school.

Internet Use 

Use of the Internet must be consistent with the educational objectives of the Independence School District. Should a teacher or administrator determine that a student’s use does not support these educational objectives, access to the Internet may be restricted or denied.

Printing

During the year, students may need to print some of their computer work. As long as this is done according to the directions given, students will not be charged for their copies. If a student prints an excessive number of pages, he/she may be charged for those copies.

Consequences of Misuse

Students guilty of misusing the school’s technology will receive consequences according to the nature and severity of the misuse. Consequences will be similar to the consequences for violating other school rules and may include being given limited or no access to technology for a specified amount of time.

Signature of Acceptance

Parent and student signature will be required for technology usage throughout the district. Please see your student/parent handbook for acceptance form. Please sign and return to school office (Technology Acceptable Use Policy).