1.  The schedule for the following week is posted on the bulletin board near the door in the computer lab each Monday before that week.  (i.e. the schedule for December 8-14 is posted on December 1)

2.  Suggested time slots for the following grade levels are:

    K-5                    30 minutes each
    6-8                    42 minutes each

3.  The limit of sign ups in a given week is one.  However, exceptions may be made if a class is working on a special project and needs more time.  See Sue for guidance.  In addition, middle school teachers may sign up two or more times in a given day since they work with more than one group of students.

4.  The first choice for word processing should be the writing center (room 141).  The schedule is posted in front of the room by the door.  In addition, now that the writing center has Internet access, classes may also use that location for searches.

5.  Computer experiences which include drill and practice or higher order thinking skills are suggested in grades K-3 as the overwhelming majority of students do not know how to type.  Once keyboarding skills have been introduced in the fourth grade, word processing activities are strongly encouraged.

6.  In order to protect the software repertoire of each grade level, only use software that is listed under your grade level.  Refer to the software grids in Techie Tips notebook.
 

Acceptable Uses
1. The computer network at Park View School has been set up in order to allow Internet access for educational purposes.  This includes classroom activities, research activities, peer review of assigned work, and ideas, opinions and questions via e-mail.
2. Students will have access to the Internet via the classroom, library, computer lab and writing center computers.
3. Student use of the Internet is contingent upon parent/guardian permission.  Parents/guardians may revoke approval at any time.
4. Material created and/or stored on the system is not guaranteed to be private.  Network administrators may review the system from time to time to ensure that the system is being used properly.  For this reason, a third party may view students’ work that is created on the network.
5. Network users must keep their passwords private.  Accounts and/or passwords may not be shared.
6. Network users are expected to adhere to the safety guidelines listed below.

Unacceptable Uses
1. The network may not be used to download, copy, or store any software, shareware, or freeware without prior permission from the network administrator.
2. The network may not be used for commercial purposes.  Users may not buy or sell products or services through the system without prior permission from the network administrator.
3. Use of the network for advertising or political lobbying is prohibited.
4. The network may not be used for any activity, or used to transmit any material, that violates United States or local laws.  This includes, but is not limited to, illegal activities such as threatening the safety of another person or violating copyright laws.
5. Network users may not use the school’s computers to access personal e-mail or Instant Messaging.
6. Network users may not use vulgar, derogatory, or obscene language.  Users may not engage in personal attacks, harass another person, or post private information about another person.
7. Network users may not log on to someone else’s account or attempt to access another user’s files.  “Hacking” or otherwise trying to gain access to another person’s or organization’s computer system is prohibited.
8. Network users may not access Web sites, newsgroups, or chat areas that contain material that is obscene or that promotes illegal acts.  If a user accidentally accesses this type of information, he or she should immediately notify a teacher, librarian, and/or network administrator.

Safety Guidelines for Students
1. Never give out your last name, address, or phone number.
2. Never agree to meet in person with anyone you have met online unless you first have the approval of a parent or guardian.
3. Notify an adult immediately if you receive a message that may be inappropriate or if you encounter any material that violates this Acceptable Use Policy.
4. Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think would be inappropriate for you to access.  School District 70 expects you to follow your parents’ wishes in this matter.