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Internet Use Policy  

We are pleased to offer to the students of Grundy County Schools access to the school's computer network and access to the Internet. To gain access to the Internet, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission and must sign and return this form to the designated school Technology Coordinator. Students 18 and over may sign their own forms.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or school or school hallway. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. The network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required. Access is a privilege not a right. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent permission is required. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. Individual users of Grundy County Schools computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communication over those networks. It is presumed that users will comply with district and school standards and will honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond clarification of such standards, the school is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. 

Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators, school administrators, and teachers may review files, bookmarks, and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on the school servers would always be private. 

Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials. Outside school and with independent home access, families bear the same responsibility for such guidance as they exercise with information sources such as television, movies, radio, and other potentially offensive media. The following behavior is not permitted by students using the Grundy County Schools network and Internet access:

• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

• Using obscene language

• Harassing, insulting or attacking others

• Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks

• Violating copyright laws

• Using another person's password

• Trespassing in other's folder, work, or files

• Intentionally wasting limited resources

• Employing the network for commercial purposes

• Any action that violates existing school policy, Board policy, or Public Law

• Sharing personal information such as street addresses or telephone numbers

• Using software or any other method to circumvent the Educational Network Association (ENA) offensive web site blocking system. 

Consequences for violation of the Internet Use Policy is Level III Offense and can result in being placed in In-school Suspension, possible suspension, and a loss of Internet privileges. In addition, students who circumvent the ENA blocking system or interfere with educational using a computer will be prosecution under State and Federal Laws.