Acceptable Use Policy
(AUP)
What Is an AUP?
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written guidelines
that define the terms and conditions
for Internet use at school
and/or while using district-provided
equipment and services.
Who must sign an AUP?
Anyone using district equipment and/or
services to access the Internet must have
a signed AUP on file.
This form was part of the packet of
materials filled out by families at the
beginning of the school year.
New students fill this out when enrolling.
Components of Our AUP
 The district AUP includes components that
explain:
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why the Internet is used for instruction,
what is available,
guidelines for appropriate use,
consequences for inappropriate use,
and rights and responsibilities of both
users and the district.
We believe:
Computers and the internet are powerful
tools in education.
Students should be taught the proper use
of computer and internet resources.
Computer and internet use are a privilege.
Description of Access
Students have access to computer labs
through their classroom teachers.
District online resources and other
appropriate educational resources are to
be used to complete school work.
Description of Access, cont.
Students who access restricted or
inappropriate sites will lose computer
privileges.
Repeated offenses will be noted and
reported to administration.
User Responsibilities
Overview
 Be polite.
 Use appropriate language.
 Use internet sites that are connected unit of
study.
 Respect school rules and behavior standards.
 Do not violate laws, regulations or copyright.
 Accurately represent myself.
 Remember that what I do is not private.
 Respect the privacy of others. Do not use someone
else’s password or information.
 Respect computer equipment and use of the network.
We expect
students to
encourage other
students to follow
these guidelines.
District Rights and
Responsibilities
Teach students appropriate and ethical use of
computers and internet.
Help students understand the guidelines.
Help students locate appropriate sites for school
use.
Monitor student use of computers.
Not post student work without parent/guardian
permission.
Limit access to the internet or computer
network if the student does not follow AUP.
Consequences for Misuse
1st Warning by any staff -- will result
in loss of any and all computer use for the
remainder of the day.
2nd Warning will result in a two-week
computer suspension.
3rd Warning will be handled on a caseby-case basis with the assistance of the
administration.
Extent of Loss of Privileges
When a student looses their computer
privileges they lose
all access to the network,
including email,
their home folder
and the ability to TOUCH or log onto a
computer from anywhere in the district.
How Does This Impact Me?
You are required to sign the AUP annually
to use school equipment and Internet
services.
Signed student AUPs are kept on file.
Only students with current AUPs may
access the Internet using equipment or
services provided by the school.
Questions?
See your media specialist.
Ask the administration at your school.
Call the district IT offices at
612.668.0260.