Internet SafetyNorfolk Public Schools (NPS) takes seriously its responsibility to prepare all students with 21st century tools and skills. Like any educational process, parents and schools must work in partnership to assure students understand responsible and safe use of these tools. Student Internet use should be monitored at home as well as at school.
NPS provides a full range of electronic information systems, including Internet resources, for students and staff. NPS strongly believes in the educational value of such electronic information systems and recognizes their potential in support of our curriculum and student learning goals. For the safety of our students and staff, anyone using NPS equipment and network access must read, understand, and sign an Acceptable Use Procedure for Electronic Information Systems (AUP) form.
In compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), NPS allows users access to electronic information systems while safeguarding them from potential hazard by filtering objectionable sites. Students and staff are allowed access to Internet resources with the understanding that some material may be inaccurate or objectionable. The use of inappropriate resources is not permitted. NPS does not endorse and is not responsible for content associated with links outside of the NPS network. Individuals using NPS electronic information systems are subject to monitoring by district personnel.
This resource, as with any other public resource, demands that those entrusted with the privilege of its use be accountable. Along with rights comes responsibilities, all users of electronic information systems are responsible for obeying rules and procedures at all times. Users are held personally accountable for any and all activities logged to their computer identification “userid” and password. Any off campus activities that cause risk of disruption on campus are subject to school disciplinary action. NPS reserves the right to block downloading from specific file extensions and/or specific sites. NPS provides equitable access and encourages the use of electronic information systems, whenever and wherever possible and appropriate, to support the educational program.
Use of the electronic information systems provided by Norfolk Public Schools constitutes agreement to the standards and procedures set forth by this document. All users are required to read this procedure and sign the agreement statement prior to use. This AUP is in compliance with state and national telecommunications rules and regulations.
