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Student Access to Kern High School District School Site Networks
The Kern High School District strongly believes in the educational value of technology and recognizes its potential to support curriculum. Two different kinds of
technology access are available: access to computers on the District network and Internet access. All students who abide by a set of basic rules will have access
to computers on the District network for appropriate class projects and for access to information resources.
Acceptable Use Policies
No students will be allowed to access the Internet unless the student and a responsible parent/guardian sign the Kern High School District Acceptable Use Policy for
Internet use. This form is posted below and is available for signature at each school site. This policy may be revised by Board action. Revisions to the student
AUP will be reviewed in the District summer information packet sent to parents. Parents have the right to withdraw their consent to the District AUP at any time by
informing their student’s school in writing. District expectations for student access to computers on the District network include the following:
Access and Security
All use of the Kern High School District system must be under the student’s own account. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the District
network system. Sharing network access (logon & password information) with others or accessing computers and the District network under a log-on and password other
than that assigned to the student by Kern High School District Information Systems will result in access being revoked or suspended as well as other consequences as
appropriate to the specific situation.
Appropriate Use and Electronic Vandalism
Students will use Kern High School District computers and network resources for school projects. Attempts to use school computers and networks for other purposes will
result in suspension or forfeiture of computer and network privileges. Students may not use District computers or networks to store or transmit any material protected by
copyright. Any attempt to harm, to destroy, or to gain access to the data of another user as well as the loading, uploading, downloading, or creation of computer viruses
will result in the loss of computer services, disciplinary action, and may result in legal referral.
Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access through the Kern High School District
Internet resources are available to students and teachers in Kern High School District in support of Kern High School District's curriculum mission. Student access at school
is provided under staff supervision for educational purposes supplemented by content and bandwidth management software.
Attempts to bypass or evade the District filter system will be grounds for loss of Internet privileges. Students are expected to abide by a code of conduct. If you and your
student agree to abide by the following, your student will be issued an Internet capable network account and password. Additionally, you will be asked for permission to post
your student's work and school contact information on Kern High School District web pages.
Student Code of Conduct for the Kern High School District Internet Access
1. Personal Responsibility: I will accept personal responsibility for reporting any misuse of the network to the staff. I understand that all school site and District rules
of conduct apply when I am on the District network or am connected to the Internet.
2. Acceptable Use: The use of my assigned account will be in support of education and research and will support the educational goals and objectives of the Kern High School
District. I am personally responsible for this provision at all times when using Internetservices. In addition, I will abide by the following:
a. I will not use Kern High School District Internet access to post any web pages to any site for commercial activities, product advertisement, or political advocacy.
I understand that any material posted must be reviewed and approved by a teacher prior to being posted. I will not use Kern High School District Internet access to post to
personal homepages.
b. I understand that Kern High School District has provided Internet access to students for academic purposes and that the bandwidth available for this access is limited.
I will only use Kern High School District Internet access for academic research and class projects.
c. I am aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state and federal laws and that I can be prosecuted for violating
those laws.
d. I understand that Kern High School District has the right to monitor all Internet access through their network.
3. Privileges: I understand that the use of the Kern High School District information system is a privilege, not a right, and that inappropriate use will result in a
cancellation of those privileges. The system administrator(s) may close an account at any time deemed necessary.
4. Network Etiquette and Privacy: I understand and will abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include (but are not limited to) the following:
A) BEING POLITE: Never sending or encouraging others to send abusive messages.
B) USING APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE: I understand that I am a representative of our school and district on the Internet and will use polite and appropriate language.
C) PRIVACY: I will not reveal my home address or personal phone number or the addresses and phone numbers of other students. While using Internet services
through the Kern High School District, I will not reveal my e-mail address or the e-mail address of others. I understand that I may include appropriate contact information on
i) college & scholarship applications.
ii) registration forms for curriculum related activities such as the State Science Fair.
iii) other school related contacts as approved by school site administration.
D) ELECTRONIC MAIL: Students with Kern High School District Internet privileges have available to them approved free Internet-based e-mail services for educational
purposes approved by their school site administration. Students with Kern High School District Internet access may receive a KernHighMail.com e-mail account if deemed necessary by their
school’s administration. Inappropriate language, harassment, or advocacy of illegal activity in e-mail messages using KernHighMail.com may result in loss of system privileges and/or other
disciplinary measures. By initiating the creation of an e-mail account, students affirm the following:
- I understand that e-mail sent via the Kern High School District Internet connection must be school related and must abide by the guidelines outlined here. I will
immediately report any threatening, obscene, or harassing e-mail to school staff.
- I understand that I will not share my KernHighMail.com password with others and am responsible for all e-mail sent through my account.
- I understand that e-mail sent through this account may be scanned for obscene or threatening language and that suspect e-mail may be reviewed.
- I understand that all e-mail may be permanently stored and reviewed.
- I understand that sending of any material in violation of any law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted, threatening, or obscene material.
5. Security: If I identify a security problem, I will notify school staff at once. I understand that all use of the Kern High School District system must be under my own account and that
any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the network. I understand that sharing my network access (logon & password information) with others will result in my access
being revoked as well as other consequences as appropriate to the specific situation.
6. Vandalism: Any attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system will result in the loss of computer services, disciplinary
action, and may result in legal referral.
Student AUP Form
Return this form to the administrative office at {SITE} High School if you want your student to use Kern High School District Internet services at school under professional supervision.
I want my student to have Internet access through the Kern High School District system and will support the above code of conduct.
Parent Signature:_______________________________________Date:________________
I have read and agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct for Kern High School District Internet Access.
Student Signature:______________________________________Date:_________________
Agreement to the following is not necessary to basic Internet access.
Kern High School District is proud of the work of its students and may wish to showcase this work on school web pages. Kern High School District and individual school sites may wish to highlight
individual achievement related to a posted project or to a report on an individual or team accomplishment and may wish to accompany such acknowledgement with a student picture. In some instances,
Kern High School District and individual school sites may wish to have students involved in on-line interactive projects; some of these projects may involve posting a student e-mail address.
Student home addresses & home phone numbers will NEVER be posted on Kern High School District web pages.
I agree that my student's name, picture, e-mail address, & work may be featured on Kern High School District Web pages.
Student Name:__________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ________________________________________________
Date:____________________________
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