DHCS Acceptable Use Policy

This contract is entered into by and between the Desert Heights Charter School, hereinafter (DHCS) and the undersigned student.  The parties agree that this shall be a legally binding contract between them.
DHCS is pleased to be able to offer access to the computer network for research on the Internet. To gain access to the Internet, all students must obtain parental permission and must sign and return the attached student authorization form to the school office.  While our Internet is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students and employees may find ways to access other materials as well. We believe that the benefits from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any possible disadvantages.

Ultimately, parents and guardians are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow on the use of the Internet just as they do on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.
This educational opportunity also entails a certain amount of responsibility. It is important that employees, students, and parents/guardians read and understand the following guidelines from DHCS.

When access to the Internet is granted, it is extremely important that rules be followed. Misbehavior could result in temporary or permanent loss of access to the Internet. Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension/expulsion for students and termination of employment for employees. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a 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 provided to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. A student signature and parent/guardian permission are required.

Access is a privilege, not a right, and entails responsibility.
Individual users of the computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks. It is presumed that users will comply with standards and will honor the agreement they and their parents/guardians have signed.
Network storage areas will be treated like school lockers. DHCS reserves the right to review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or transmitted via DHCS owned or leased equipment and to investigate suspected inappropriate use of resources.
During school, teachers will guide students toward appropriate materials. Outside school, families bear responsibility for guidance on the Internet just as they do with information sources such as television, telephones, movies, radio, and other potentially offensive media.
INTERNET TERM & CONDITIONS