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Acceptable Use Policy and Network Permission Form

Sunnyside High School

Childrens Internet Protection Act

Congress created the internet protection act to screen harmful types of media
on the internet from children. Organizations that adhere to CIPA are given
subsidized services and products by the government. To properly adhere to CIPA,
organizations must block or filter internet pictures that are considered obscene,
contain child pornography, or are harmful to minors. Two additional requirements for
schools practicing the CIPA are monitoring the online activities and educating
minors about online appropriate behavior per the Protecting Children in the 21 st
Century Act. This includes interacting with people online, cyberbullying and
response.
Schools must also get and practice an internet safety policy with CIPA. In
brief, the policy should address minor access of inappropriate materials, safety and
security of minors when using communicative programs, unauthorized access,
unauthorized disclosure, and restricting access to materials that may be harmful to
minors. CIPA also notes that an administrator may unblock or remove filtering for
bona fide research purposes. Even though CIPA was created in 2000, it still
continues to guide and protect our children on the internet.

Acceptable Use Policy

We believe the internet and school network offer countless learning opportunities
for our students at Sunnyside High School. We cannot ignore the teaching
opportunities that internet usage offers SSHS. Subsequently, there are precautions
that must be taken when using a network. It is important that with such a powerful
learning tool, there are guidelines for usage that ensure the protection of all persons
connected. We must work together as a community to ensure that everyone has a
meaningful experience when using the schools network.
Section I. Privacy and Respect
I.
To ensure that sensitive need-to-know information does not fall
into the hands of people who would seek to do harm to our students and
faculty, as a general rule we must respect and protect the privacy of
others on our network. Specifically, the use and knowledge of usernames
and passwords is only intended for the recipient. Under no circumstance

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should users copy, distribute, or allow access to their account or receive
information from another user. Network administrators are the only faculty
members who have permission to unilaterally access all user accounts
and information as needed.
a. Ensuring privacy also includes careful attention to printing
documents with sensitive information
II.
It is the responsibly of all users to ensure the integrity, security
and availability of our network by respecting and protecting all network
resources (hardware, software, data). By signing this document you
acknowledge and agree that if you witness security violations by other
users on the network you will immediately report them to a network
administrator. It is solely the users (student, teacher or administrator) to
observe network policies and procedures. Also, albeit permission from an
administrator, no data, networks or other resources should be destroyed.
Not following this rule could lead to a discipline referral, loss of network
privileges, or termination. In addition to preserving resources, users
should share resources with other users on the network. More specifically,
using bandwidth-heavy applications could be restricted to ensure fair use.
Printing on school printers needs to be approved by a teacher.
III.
Sunnyside wants ensure that works created by our network
users are properly stored and protected. For this reason, it is forbidden to
plagiarize other students work that is created on the network. This
includes copying and pasting parts of others documents, using their
recorded audio files, or taking information from another source without
properly citing it. Additionally, students are not allowed to download illegal
copies of movies, games, eBooks, applications, or operating systems.
Sunnyside takes the downloading of pirated material as a serious offense.
Depending on the severity of the violation, consequences could result in a
verbal warning, discipline referral, suspension, or termination.
IV.
The practices of community should be practiced in relation to
network use. This includes:
a. Making socially appropriate comments on chat,
messenger and email conversations.
b. Avoiding and reporting cyberbullying or other
inappropriate behaviors
c. Refraining from the creation or sharing of material that
violates the schools code of conduct
d. Network resources may not be used to further any
unlawful activities
e. Do not send harassing emails or messages (spam)
f. Solicitation of products, buying unapproved items, or
advertising are not permitted
g. Internet safety advice and guidelines can be found on the
SPSS website under Forms
h. Do not connected unapproved devices to the network

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i. Personal devices may be connected to the
network if school software for safety is installed and is approved
by a network administrator.
Section II. Permissible Student Activities
Permissible Activities
V.
Student may use the network for a number of activities that
further their education
a. Social networking can be used to communicate school
work, collaborate on projects, and engage in scholarly discussion.
b. Students can design webpages that may be used for
educational purposes such as a WebQuest, portfolio, business plan,
etc.
c. Students will have the ability to download and install
software with teacher and administrator permission. The software
should be used for educational or work purposes.
d. Download eBooks.
e. Students can use web-based applications that are teacher
approved.
f. Students can save files to their folder that are for class
use
g. Students with special needs can use this as a learning tool
to supplement approved teacher instruction.
Section III. Administrative Responses
Consequences
VI.
Any unlawful actions on the network are subject to be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Network history is available for
investigation by law officials if necessary. Breaching the AUP could result
in disciplinary actions such as written warning, detention, suspension, loss
of network privileges, or termination.
a. Downloading of illegal materials could be prosecuted by
the law
b. Any handling of pornographic materials could result in
suspension or expulsion
c. Hacking network accounts or files will result in loss of
network privileges
d. Sharing of sensitive material will be dealt with on a caseby-case basis
e. Other violations of the rules and regulations are subject to
additional consequences through the school discipline code.
Note: Inappropriate Material- Any media, writing, or webpage that promotes
messages, images or actions that fall under categories of violence, sexual

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behavior, racist or sexist propaganda, solicitation, or offensive content.

Supervision and Monitoring

VII.
Administrators reserve the right to view materials created,
shared, or accessed on the Sunnysides network at any time. This access
is afforded to them for the necessary protection and security of all other
users on the network. All actions on the network are subject to the
Schools code of discipline.
a. Emails, files, messages and IMs are the property of Sunny
Side School District
b. The building principle is able to view student and teacher
files if necessary
c. Teachers are able to view student activity with a request
to administration

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By signing the line below you and your child acknowledge that you have read and
understood Sunnyside High Schools Acceptable Use Policy Document. Also, that
the student has agreed to abide by the rules and regulations set forth in this
document.

As a user of SSHS network and resources, I agree to abide by all rules and
regulations set forth in this document.

Students Signature _________________________________________

Date __________

Students Full Name (Printed) __________________________________

Date __________

As the legal parent or guardian of the student who this document has been
presented to, I hereby give permission for my child to use the SSHS network and I
also accept responsibility in guiding their network use by promoting practicing

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ethical internet use, respect of privacy and scholarship in good faith.

Guardians Signature __________________________________________Date __________

Guardians Full Name __________________________________________
Date __________