The Provision School Student Acceptable Use Policy

This document contains the Acceptable Use Policy for your use of all computers, software and internet access while at The Provision School and Family Counseling Center, Inc. hereby referred to as The Provision School.

Student Internet Access

1. All students will have access to internet information resources through their classroom, library, or school computer lab when allowed.

2. Both students and parents must sign an Account Agreement to be granted access to the internet. This Agreement must be renewed on an annual basis. Parents can withdraw their approval at any time.

Unacceptable Uses

The following uses of The Provision School are considered unacceptable:

1. Posting Personal Information

a. You will not post personal contact information about yourself or other people. Personal contact information includes your address, telephone, school address, work address, etc.

b. You will not agree to meet with someone you have met online without your parent's approval. Your parent should accompany you to this meeting.

c. You will promptly disclose to your teacher or other school employee any message you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.

d. You will not set up or view personal email, instant messages, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc, YouTube, etc. School computers and internet usage are only for educational purposes as deemed appropriate by the teacher or administration.

2. Illegal Activities

a. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to The Provision School's network or to any other computer system through The Provision School network or go beyond your authorized access. This includes attempting to log in through another person's account or access another person's files. These actions are prohibited, even if only for the purposes of "browsing" or "fun."

b. You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal. 

c. You will not use The Provision School network to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of another person, etc.

3. System Security

a. You will immediately notify a teacher or the system administrator if you have identified a possible security problem. Do not go looking for security problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access.

b. You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by following the school virus protection procedures if you download software.

4. Inappropriate Language

a. Restrictions against Inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and material posted on Web pages.

b. You will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening or disrespectful language.

c. You will not post information that could cause damage or a danger of disruption.

d. You will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks.

e. You will not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If you are told by a person to stop sending them messages, you must stop immediately.

f. You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.

5. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

a. You will not plagiarize works that you find on the internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were yours.

b. You will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement occurs when you inappropriately

reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright owner. Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have questions, ask a teacher.

6. Inappropriate Access to Material

a.You will not use The Provision School network to access material that is profane or obscene (pornography), that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence or discrimination towards other people (hate literature A special exception may be made for hate literature if the purpose of your access is to conduct research and both your teacher and parent have approved.

b. If you mistakenly access inappropriate information, you should immediately tell your teacher or another school. This will protect you against a claim that you have intentionally violated this Policy.

c. Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think it would be inappropriate for you to access. The school fully expects that you will follow your parent's instructions in this matter.

Limitation of Liability

The School makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the School system will be error-free or without defect. The School will not be responsible for any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The School is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. The School will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system.

Personal Responsibility

When you are using The Provision School's network, it may feel like you can more easily break a rule and not get caught. This is not really true because whenever you do something on a network you leave "electronic footprints," SO the odds of getting caught are really about the same as they are in the real world. But the fact that you can do something or think you can do something without being caught does not make it right to do so. Even if you don't get caught, there is always one person who will know whether you have done wrong -- and that person is you. Your use of the internet can be a mirror that will show you what kind of person you are.

Student Account Agreement 

I acknowledge that I have read The Provision School Acceptable Use Policy and I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my account can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures.

Parent or Guardian Section I have read The Provision School Acceptable Use Policy. I hereby release The Provision School, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the Provision School system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing material that are in addition to the restrictions set forth in The Provision School Acceptable Use Policy. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety. I give permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained in this form is correct.