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Internet Use Policy
Safety rules for students
- Only use the Internet for schoolwork and homework.
- Make sure an adult is supervising you when you use the Internet either at school or home.
- When using the Internet at school make sure you follow your teacher's instructions.
- You must have permission from your parent(s)/carer(s) before you can use the Internet for your own independent research at school.
- Ask "Is it true?" Do not assume that information on the Web or written in emails is true!
- Keep passwords private. Do not tell anyone any password or login name you have been given. You are responsible for anything accessed on your account.
- Be careful what you write. Check your work before you send anything. Do not write things that could upset and offend others. Do not use bad language, write sexist or racist comments.
- Do not put yourself in danger. Do not give personal information about yourself, such as address, telephone number and private details about yourself in an email or on a Web site.
- Do not put others in danger. Do not ever give personal information about anyone else in an email or on a Web site.
- Do not respond to bad email messages. Ignore them but let your teacher know immediately if you are sent anything you do not feel comfortable with.
- Never arrange to meet anyone as a result of an email correspondence unless your parent/carer or an adult you trust goes with you. Unfortunately, you can never be sure that someone is really who he or she says they are.
- Be a wise surfer. Do not go to sites or download any materials that you think could be offensive or pornographic.
- Always respect the privacy of other users' files. Do not enter the file areas of other students.
- Report any incident that breaches the Acceptable Use Policy rules immediately to your teacher.
- If you break the above rules, the following could happen:
- You could put yourself or others in danger, so think carefully about what you do.
- Your access to the Internet could be restricted.
- You may be banned from using the Internet.
- A letter could be sent home informing your parent/carer of the nature and breach of rules.
If you do not understand any part of this Acceptable Use Policy, please ask your teacher.