INTERNET ACCESS

INTERNET ACCESS FROM THE DISTRICT 128 NETWORK
Every student should have a Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) on file, including signatures of the student and parent authorizing permission for the student to use the Internet at school.  AUPs are collected as part of school registration.  According to our school policy students are not allowed to participate in any Internet activity without parental permission.

INTERNET FILTERING
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information. Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors.  Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled or, in the case of minors, minimized only for research or other lawful purposes.

INTERNET SAFETY
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Community High School District 128 online computer network when using all forms of direct electronic communications.  Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.