Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) What does it actually say? Why is it necessary?

Acceptable Use Policy Called the “AUP” for short Signed by you and your parent District-wide policy

… responsibility for appropriate use expanding learning opportunityresponsibility for appropriate use With the use of electronic networks, including both the Internet and the Intranet, the Humble Independent School District is expanding learning access for students, staff, parents and the entire Humble ISD community. With this opportunity comes the responsibility for appropriate use.

…responsible, ethical and legal manner responsible, ethical and legal manner Humble ISD users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner, in accordance with the missions and purposes of the networks they use on the Internet and with the laws of Texas and the United States.

…authorized individuals only is subject to criminal and civil penalties. School computer systems are for use by authorized individuals only. Any unauthorized access to these systems is prohibited and is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Transmitting material in violation... is prohibited illegal activity violating software copyright degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance vandalizing the data of another user wastefully using finite resources gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities invading the privacy of individuals using an account owned by another user without authorization intentionally transmitting viruses installing software onto computers

... use moral and ethical guidelines... regarding network use. appropriate decisions cancellation of that privilege Students are expected to use moral and ethical guidelines in making appropriate decisions regarding network use. Use of the district network is not a right, but a privilege, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of that privilege. School and district administrators will decide what is inappropriate use on the network and their decision is final. Violations will be dealt with in accordance with the Humble ISD Student Code of Conduct policy.

… a security risk will be denied access... Attempts to log on as another user may result in cancellation of user privileges.user identified as a security risk will be denied access Security is a high priority due to the number of users. Identified security problems should be reported to a system administrator or appropriate teacher immediately and not shared with other users. Attempts to log on as another user may result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the system.

Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges creation of or the uploading of computer viruses Vandalism is defined as any deliberate attempt to harm or destroy data or property of another user, the Internet/Intranet, or other networks. This includes the creation of or the uploading of computer viruses to the Internet/Intranet or host site. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges.

installation of any program … must be approved... avoid copyright violations incompatible or corrupted software must be approved Use of computer software is governed by copyright laws and network configurations. Care must be taken to avoid copyright violations and disruptions of the network related to incompatible or corrupted software; therefore, installation of any program or application onto any computer with access to the Humble ISD electronic network must be approved by the Superintendent or his designees.

SPECIFIC RULES FOR MRS. BRADSHAW’S CLASSROOM Students are NOT ALLOWED to be on any web site other than those needed for Journalism research. Examples inlcude: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, personal e- mail, etc. Students are allowed AND are encouraged to check the KPHS web site and their grades online. Going to other web sites will result in one warning and a phone call home. The second instance will result in a referral to your principal.