Created a sample AUP for middle or high school

1. Created by Collette Knight Sample Acceptable Use Policy – Middle/High School
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Individual users of the Internet are expected to abide by the generally-accepted rules of network etiquette.
The following are not permitted:
1 . Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
2 . Using obscene language
3 . Harassing, insulting or attacking others
4 . Damaging computers, computer systems, software, or computer networks
5 . Violating copyright laws
6 . Using another’s id/password
7 . Illegal use of data in folders or work files
8 . Intentionally wasting limited resources
9 . Employing the network for commercial purposes
Remember:
 All users must sign in before sitting down to work. No food or drink at or near the computers!
 Users of the center are asked to remain in the labs, the hall ways connecting the labs and the
restrooms to avoid disturbing other classes.
 Only Center staff members are permitted to load software on computers.
 In the event a student engages in any of the above-referenced activities, his/her access privileges will
be revoked and other disciplinary measures may result.
I understand and will abide by this Acceptable Use Policy. I further understand that any violation of the
regulations above may cause my access privileges to be revoked and may result in appropriate legal action
against me.
User's Full Name: __________________________________
User Signature: ___________________________________Date: _______________
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