Internet Acceptable Use Policy
What is the Internet and How Should It Be Used?
What's New:
Our New Library Webpage
July 21, 2011
This is a culmination of a lot of work! As the webmaster, it is my hope that you enjoy it. As with every new endeavor, I'm sure there are some mistakes. Please let me know of any that you find (pat.gann@sccboe.org)!
This webpage doesn't have the photos entered yet.
I didn't realize how remiss I had gotten in not having photos taken of the
library or computer lab in the last few years. I've been so busy with the
students, I haven't gotten pictures of all the work they've accomplished.
Hopefully, this will improve and photos of their work can be added over the next
few
years.
One of the projects I would like to add someday soon is a virtual tour of our library. Now that we are working on videos, maybe that can be a project that will be finished someday soon.
Ms. Gann, Media Specialist
Donations:
Check It Out!
July
21, 2011
The library depends on you, the parents and community of Moody! You have been, and always will be the inspiration for our students. Therefore, when we have our two sales of the year we ask you to participate if possible.
Donating old print cartridges help us a lot. They bring in extra money for us to purchase ink cartridges for our laser printers. We have never charged students to print their papers or to use the printers for research purposes and we are hoping not to have to start that practice. Most schools have had to resort to that in this tough economy as printer cartridges increase in price. Our cartridge costs are $250.00 ea. for one printer and up to $400.00 for the other printer in the library. One library sale last year barely made enough to pay for the cartridges for half the year. As you can see, this is a big expense for the library and this does not even include the printer cost for the computer lab which is supported by the library as well.
Thanks for any help you can give with your time again this year. The students and faculty of MJHS appreciate all you do!
Alabama Virtual Library:
August 21, 2011
In today’s world, the Internet is used as an information highway that helps students, teachers, and administration to get up-to-the-minute news, information sources outside the boundaries of the school walls, and a method of communicating with other students and schools world wide.
The AVL allows access to various encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases and other reference materials as well as the actual books that are located in the library. Together, the books, the Internet, and the Virtual Library allow students to expand their horizons and opportunities to learn about the world in which they live.
St. Clair County Internet Safety and Internet Use Agreement
INTERNET SAFETY AND INTERNET USE AGREEMENT
The St. Clair County School System offers access to the Internet. The Internet Acceptable Use Policy is designed to provide guidelines for using the Internet in the classroom, school media center, and computer lab of each school. Each student must obtain parent’s/guardian’s permission as verified by the signature on the Code of Conduct Notice of Receipt page. All users have privileges and rights. Infringement of or disrespect to the rights of others may result in the loss of Internet privileges. Privileges and rights include the following:
1. The Right to Privacy – However, if a user is believed to be in violation of the guidelines, a system administrator may review communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure responsible student use.
2. The Right of Safety – Any student who receives threatening or unwelcome communications should bring them to the attention of a teacher/administrator.
3. The Right of Intellectual Freedom – Any statement of personal belief is implicitly understood to be representative of the author’s individual point of view and not that of the school or the school system.
4. The Right of Equal Access – All users will be granted free and equal access to the Internet. Exploration of the Internet is encouraged relative to the purposes of research and education. Inappropriate materials or language (profane, abusive, impolite, etc) should not be used to communicate, nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the rules of school behavior. Students will be held accountable for their actions. In the event a student encounters materials that violate the school code of conduct, the student should notify an adult immediately.
5. Local School and School District- The School Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, School Tech Contact, Counselor and School District System Administrators reserve the right the inspect, retrieve, delete or retain any and all documents, emails, internet use records or network use records of any student at any time there may be suspicion of misuse of network and computer resources.
6. Student Email Accounts- Some schools are using student email accounts provided by Gaggle.com and other providers. Students and parents should be aware; electronic filters strictly monitor these accounts. Any violation detected will result in the email being forwarded to the teacher and system administrators for further review and disciplinary action may result.
1. Do not use a computer or the Internet to hurt, harass, bully, attack, or harm other people or their work.
2. Do not use the Internet for illegal activity.
3. Do not install software or download unauthorized files, games, programs, or other electronic media.
4. Do not violate copyright laws.
5. Do not view, send, or display obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, disrespectful, threatening or inflammatory language, messages or pictures.
6. Do not reveal any personal information (personal address, phone number, age, birth date, etc.) for yourself or anyone else.
7. Do not access the work, folders, or files of another student, school staff or board employee.
8. Do not re-post or forward non-academic personal communication without the original author’s prior consent.
9. Do not damage the computer or the network in any way.
10. Do not share your password with another person.
