Aim+High+School+Student+ICT+Use+Agreement

Aim High School Student ICT Use Agreement to be signed by the student and parent. · be a safe user whenever and wherever I use that technology · be responsible whenever and wherever I use technology and support others by being respectful in how I talk to and work or socialise with them and never write or participate in online bullying (this includes forwarding messages and supporting others in harmful, inappropriate or hurtful online behaviour) · report to an adult if I feel uncomfortable or unsafe online or see others participating in unsafe, inappropriate or hurtful online behaviour  · behave according to my school’s Code of Conduct · protect my privacy rights and those of other students by not giving out personal details including full names, telephone numbers, addresses and images · use appropriate language when talking to and working with others online and never participate in hate mail or acts of harassment · use the internet at school for educational purposes and use the equipment properly · use social networking sites for educational purposes and only as directed by teachers · not deliberately enter or remain in any site that has obscene language or offensive content (e.g. racist material or violent images) · abide by copyright procedures when using content on websites (ask permission to use images, text, audio and video and cite references where necessary) · think about how I use content posted on the internet and not simply copy and paste information from websites · not interfere with network security, the data of another user or attempt to log into the network with a user name or password of another student · not reveal my password to anyone except the system administrator or classroom teachers · not bring or download unauthorised programs, including games, to the school or run them on school computers ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> talk to my teacher or another adult if: o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> I need help online o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> I feel that the welfare of other students at the school is being threatened o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> I come across sites which are not suitable for our school o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> someone writes something I don’t like, or makes me and my friends feel uncomfortable or asks me to provide information that I know is private. ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> use it for learning purposes as directed by my teacher ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> act responsibly and not use the device to find, create or send information that might be harmful, inappropriate or hurtful to me or anyone else. To this end, when using my mobile device as a phone, I will: ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> keep my phone on silent during class times and only make or answer calls and messages outside of lesson times – except for specified learning purposes ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> protect the privacy of others and never post private information about another person using SMS messages. When using my mobile device as a camera I will: ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> only take photos and record sound or video when it is part of a class or lesson ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> seek permission from individuals involved **before** taking photos, recording sound or videoing them (including teachers) ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> seek written permission from individuals involved **before** publishing or sending photos, recorded sound or video to anyone else or to any online space ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> respect others when I talk to and work with them online and never write or participate in online bullying ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> seek teacher permission before uploading any content to websites (e.g. blogs) This Acceptable Use Policy for Mobile Devices also applies to students during school excursions, camps and extra-curricula activities. I acknowledge and agree to follow these rules. I understand that my access to the internet and mobile technology at school will be renegotiated if I do not act responsibly. If as a parent or student you have any concerns about this agreement or internet safety in general, contact either the school or NetAlert Australia's internet safety advisory body on 1800 880 176 or visit [|http://www.netalert.gov.au/]
 * When I use technology, both at school and at home I have responsibilities and rules to follow. I agree to: **
 * When at school I agree to: **
 * When I use my mobile phone, iPod or other mobile device I agree to: **
 * I have read the Aim High School Student ICT Agreement carefully and understand the significance of the conditions and agree to abide by these conditions. I understand that any breach of these conditions will result in internet access privileges being suspended or revoked. **
 * Student Name **
 * Year Level **
 * Student Signature **
 * Parent Signature **
 * Date **