Overton County Schools Acceptable Use Policy
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks, just
as they are in the classroom. Communications on the network are often public
in nature. General rules for behavior and communication apply. The network
is provided for students to conduct research, practice academic skills, and
communicate with others. Access to network services is given to those
students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Parental
permission is required. Access is a privilege not a right. Access entails
responsibility. Individual users of the district computer networks are
responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. It is
presumed that users will comply with district and school standards, and will
honor the agreements they have signed. Users should not expect that files
stored on district servers would always be private. While the Internet is in
use in the computer lab, library, or classroom, the classroom teacher or
librarian will make every attempt to monitor the student's activities,
however, if a student deliberately goes to restricted areas, the student will
be solely responsible.
Students, teacher, or administrators will not permit the following with
district access to the Internet:
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
Damaging computers, computers, computer systems, or computer networks
Violating copyright laws
Using another's password
Trespassing in another's folders, work, or files
Intentionally wasting limited resources
Employing the network for commercial purposes
Revealing personal information of others
Using chat rooms
Violations may result in loss of access, discipline and/or legal action.