As a computer user, I agree to follow the rules in all of my work with computers while attending Grant County Schools.

I.  I recognize that all computer users have the right to use the equipment; therefore,

   .....I will NOT play games or use the computer resources for non-academic activities when others require the system for academic purposes.

   .....I will NOT waste or take supplies such as paper, printer ribbons, and diskettes that are provided by the school.

   .....I will AVOID excessive use of network hard disk space by removing any file that has not been used within one month.

II.  I recognize that software is protected by copyright laws; therefore,

   .....I will NOT make unauthorized copies of software found on school computers by copying them onto my own diskettes or onto other computers through electronic mail or bulletin boards.

   .....I will NOT give, lend, or sell copies of software to others unless I have the written permission of the copyright owner of the original software is clearly identified as shareware not in the public domain.

III.  I recognize that the work of all users is valuable; therefore,

   .....I will PROTECT the privacy of others' areas by not trying to learn their passwords.

   .....I will NOT copy, change, read, or use files in another user's area without that user's permission.

   .....I will NOT attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or computer equipment.

   .....I will NOT create or introduce any virus which may destroy files or disrupt service too other users.

   .....I will NOT download information onto the hard drives of any computer for permanent storage.

IV.  I recognize that the computer networks are to be used as educational tools to support the mission of the Grant County Schools; therefore,

   .....I will NOT transmit any materials in violation of any U.S. or state regulations including, but not limited to, copyright material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.

   .....I will NOT use computer systems to disturb or harass other computer users by sending unwanted mail or by other means.

   .....I will NOT use the network for commercial activities, product advertisement, or political lobbying.

   .....I will NOT transmit or view obscene material or material inappropriate for school use.

V.  Use of computer networks/Internet is a privilege, not a right.  Violation of the rules described above will be dealt with seriously.  Violators will lose computer privileges for ONE SCHOOL WEEK FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE.  Violators will lose computer privileges for the REMAINED OF THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE SECOND OFFENSE.

Source:  Board of Education Minutes
Date:  May 28, 1996, June 10, 1997
policy l:  Grant County Schools Use of the Internet by Students and Educators

Grant County Schools follows WVDE Policy 2460 in regards to Internet use.
Grant County Schools believes that the benefits to educators, students, and community workers from access to the Internet and other online services, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantages of access.  In regard to student use, the parent(s) and guardians of students are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that students should follow.  To that end, Grant County Schools supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for access.

Grant County Schools cannot control the information on the Internet; however, school personnel will monitor student use and use "blocking" software as available. 

Grant County personnel and the WVDE Web Master will monitor Internet operations by school personnel and adult community users.  Sites accessible via the Internet may provide information that contains pornography, is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people.  While Grant County Schools' intent is to make Internet and other telecommunications resources available to further its educational goals and objectives, parents should be aware that student account holders will have ability to access unacceptable materials if they disregard Grant County Schools' access limitations.

All users must understand that access to the Grant County Schools Network is being developed to support the Grant County School's educational responsibilities and mission.  The specific conditions and services being offered will change from time to time.  In addition, Grant County Schools makes no warranties with respect to network service, and it specifically assumes no responsibility for:

   1.  The content of any advice of information received by a user from a source outside the Schools, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting such advice.

   2.  Any costs, liability or charges damage caused by the way the user chooses to use her/his network access.

   3.  Any consequences of service interruption or changes, even if these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of the Schools.

   4.  The privacy of electronic mail, which cannot be guaranteed.

All students who use Grant County Schools Internet Service must follow and sign the Grant County School Internet Acceptable Use Policy.  The student, teacher, and parent must sign this policy, which is kept on file at the individual schools and will be kept for the duration of the student's enrollment.

All faculty and administrators must also sign the Grant County School's Faculty Internet Agreement Form to be kept on file at the school.

All administrators of Web Servers and Web Page Designers must follow WVDE Policy 2460, Section 3.4 through 3.47.
Source;  Board of Education Minutes