Scott County School District 1

Internet Use and Agreement

2003

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

            Funded in the 1960's by the federal government, through the National Science Foundation in cooperation with several large research universities and defense industry corporation, as a means of sharing research data, the Internet is a worldwide network of large and small computers that make up a major artery on the "information highway."  The Internet is a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on a wide range of subjects.  Students access to Internet services offers exciting educational possibilities in the realm of research or communication for any subject area.  With access to computers and people all over the world also come the availability of materials that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting.  Scott County School District 1 has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials; however, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials.  Consequently, users may encounter materials they consider obscene, abusive, or otherwise offensive.  Scott County School District 1 firmly believes that information and the interaction available utilizing this resource network outweigh the possibility that users may access materials that are not consistent with the educational goals of Scott County School District 1.  Internet access is seen as a supplement to traditional sources, both print and non-print, not as a replacement for them.

            When Internet utilization is a part of a classroom activity the parent or guardian of a Scott County School District 1 student may request that an appropriate activity be substituted.  The request should be made in writing to the student's teachers and delivered to the teacher at least one day prior to the scheduled internet activity.

 

SERVICES

 

            As a part of the electronic information highway, Internet provides access to the following:

            1.         Electronic mail communication with people all over the world.

            2.         Information and news from NASA, as well as the opportunity to

                        correspond with scientists at NASA and other research

                        institutions.

            3.         Public domain software and shareware of all types.

            4.         Discussion groups on a variety of topics ranging from

                        "aardvarks" to "environment," to "music," to "politics" to

                        "zebras."

            5.         Many university library catalogs, the Library of Congress,

                        the Smithsonian and ERIC, the Educational Research Info. Center.