The document outlines guidelines and rules for using the school district's telecommunications network and internet access, which is meant to expand learning opportunities but also may contain unsuitable material. Students are given privileges to use the internet for educational purposes only, and inappropriate use could result in losing privileges or disciplinary action due to issues like privacy violations, viruses, or vandalism. Proper conduct and adherence to the user guidelines are important to maintain a safe and effective network environment.

1. Please read & follow:
• You need a pen/pencil today – anything
except red or Sharpie.
• Put all of your things away.
• Please sit quietly in your seat. 
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2. Use of
Telecommunications
&
Network
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3. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAY COUNTY
(SDCC)TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
OVERVIEW
1. SDCC provides opportunity for students to expand
learning.
2. Opportunity =
3. Goal of school Internet
a. Resource sharing
b. Accessing outside information
c. Research
d. Encouraging technological innovation
e. Worldwide communication
•Question: Compared to other schools around the country and
the world, what do you think our school would be like if we did
not have access to the Internet?
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4. INTERNET RESOURCES
4. Students will have access to:
a. Worldwide electronic mail
communication.
b. Global information and news.
c. Public domain and shareware computer
software.
d. Educational discussion groups.
e. Access to many university libraries and
other libraries.
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5. INTERNET WARNING
5. Some materials on the Internet are not of educational value
while at school.
6. This material may not be suitable for students.
7. The instructor or Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant will
monitor student use of the Internet to prevent students from
accessing unsuitable material.
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6. USER GUIDELINES
8. Internet access is through an association of government,
regional & state networks.
9. School district wants the network to be used in a ,
efficient, ethical and legal manner.
10. Operation of Internet relies on proper conduct of the users.
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7. USER GUIDELINES Continued
11. If you violate guidelines, your account will be terminated.
12. Serious violations may result in school disciplinary action or
legal action.
13. A signature indicates that the user has read and understands.
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8. Acceptable Use
14. Internet use must support education and research.
15. Users are encouraged to take advantage of the network’s
functions:
a. electronic mail
b. conferences
c. bulletin boards
d. databases
e. access to the Internet
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9. Privileges
16. Use of Internet = privilege
17. Inappropriate use = no privilege
Question: Why do you think using the Internet at school is a
privilege?
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10. “Netiquette”
18. Abide by the rules of network etiquette (known as
“netiquette”).
19. Be polite.
20. Do not use vulgar or obscene language.
21. Do not reveal your address or phone number or those of
others.
22. Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.
23. Do not disrupt the network, the data, or other users.
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11. 24. Unacceptable Uses of Network
a. Violating student or staff rights to privacy.
b. Using the Internet without application of common sense.
c. Using profanity, obscenity, or other language which may be
offensive to another user.
d. Sending or accessing pornographic text and/or graphics.
e. Unauthorized games.
f. Sending or receiving copyrighted materials.
g. Reporting personal communications without the author’s prior
consent.
Question: What could happen to a person, whose private
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given out over the Internet without their permission?

12. Unacceptable Uses of Network (Continued)
h. Using for commercial activities, product advertisement, or
financial gain.
i. Knowingly transmitting viruses.
j. Spam.
k. Chain letters.
l. Unauthorized solicitations for goods and services.
m. Posting personal views .
n. Unauthorized streaming of video or music – this ties up the
bandwidth & slows down the network.
Question: What would happen to the school Internet if a virus was sent
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13. Warranties
25. SDCC makes no warranties.
26. SDCC will not be responsible for damages or loss of data.
27. SDCC will not be responsible for the accuracy or quality of
information obtained on network.
28. Inappropriate Internet sites should be reported to teacher
immediately.
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14. Security
29. Security is a high priority.
30. Do not show or identify the problem to others.
31. Do not use another individual’s account.
32. Attempts to log on as another user will result in cancellation of
your privileges.
33. Security risk users will be denied network access.
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15. Vandalism
34. Vandalism = privileges cancelled and/or disciplinary action.
35. Vandalism is a malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of
another user, Internet, or other networks.
36. Includes creating or uploading computer viruses on the
Internet or host site.
37. Degrading or disrupting system performance is a crime under
state and federal law.
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16. Sponsors
38. Teachers are to make sure students:
a. Know how to use the Internet correctly &
b. Know what happens if they don’t!
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17. Let’s Review
What is the main purpose and goal of having a school
Internet?
Why are there so many rules and guidelines for using the
school Internet?
What are some benefits of having Internet and network rules?
Why do you have your own personal user account when you
log onto the school Internet?
What are some benefits of having your own user account for
logging onto the school Internet?
What happens to the school Internet when you down load
unauthorized streaming videos and music?
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